So as

Xinfu · #1 September 13, 2015, 03:13 AM

Is my sentence correct?

-Our __ has to match the sound __ the words in our memory, so as translators do.

Space 1: brain (not brains)
Space 2: with (not to)

What do you think about my choice?

**Rusty** · #2 September 13, 2015, 05:43 AM

Your choice for 'space 1' is correct, since it agrees with the verb.
I like your choice for 'space 2', as well (but some people like to use 'to').

The stuff you highlighted in red should not begin with 'so'.

Xinfu · #3 September 17, 2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The stuff you highlighted in red should not begin with 'so'.

Thank you, but then how should I rewrite it, if it's wrong?

MWoll · #4 September 17, 2015, 10:52 AM

I would write:
"Our brain has to match the sound to the words in our memory, like translators do."

But "with the words" and "as translators do" are also correct.

Xinfu · #5 October 07, 2015, 04:18 AM

Excellent answer. Thank you.

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