and generally it acts vs and generally it acts as

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'And generally it acts' is a complete phrase that can be used when the following information is implied or understood. On the other hand, 'and generally it acts as' is used when you want to specify what the subject is acting as.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 432 views

and generally it acts

This phrase is correct and can be used when the following information is implied or understood.

This phrase can be used when the action or behavior of the subject is clear from the context and does not need further explanation.

Examples:

The machine is well-designed, and generally it acts efficiently.
The team is experienced, and generally it acts professionally.

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Dec 1, 2011 ... ... that drives the game forward, then players post their actions in the comments section of the blog, and generally it acts a lot like play-by-forum.
A differential Reynolds stress and heat flux closure is adopted for modelling the turbulent transport of heat and momentum in vertical buoyant free plumes.
Dec 1, 2002 ... ... is the counterpart of the pressure–strain term in the uiuj equation and, generally, it acts to reduce uiθ. It is modelled as the sum of two terms.

Alternatives:

and generally it behaves
and generally it functions
and generally it performs

and generally it acts as

This phrase is correct and is used when you want to specify what the subject is acting as.

This phrase is used when you want to provide additional information about the role or function of the subject.

Examples:

The enzyme acts as a catalyst in the reaction.
The manager acts as a mentor to the new employees.

Alternatives:

and generally it functions as
and generally it serves as
and generally it plays the role of

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and generally it acts vs and generally it acts as