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by Onell » Wed Dec 15, 2010 6:05 pm
Although she had signed a pledge of abstinence while being an adolescent. Frances Willard was 35 years old before she chose to become a temperance activist.
(A) while being an adolescent
(B) while in adolescence
(C) at the time of her being adolescent
(D) as being in adolescence
(E) as an adolescent

OA e Can anyone explain why its correct... "As" is generally used to introduce a Clause.. I dont see any it here...

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by Isaac@EconomistGMAT » Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:31 pm
It is true that as may start a clause but as can be used for other purposes too:

- an equivalent to 'since' /seeing that
He wore a snorkel, as his abilities to hold his breath are not great.

-'as' can also be used for the word 'like' but be careful!; as is usually before a noun followed by a verb whereas 'like' compares just nouns. In some cases as in the one you brought up 'as' is similar to 'like' but with a bit of a different meaning. 'As' an adolescent means she is an adolescent.

Example:
I worked like a slave I worked very hard but am free)
I worked as a slave (I was a slave)
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by EducationAisle » Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:21 pm
"as" is also used as a synonym of 'in the capacity of'. So, following would be correct:

As teachers, we have responsibility towards students.
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