Anonymous  +  198482 Sun, 19 Feb 06 05:43 AM "It is just 1 Jan. today which is as long as 20 days from the begining of the new semester. so you don't have to worry about your homework not being finished. " Can someone tell me if "as long as" in the above sentence is used correctly? thanks for your help. Anonymous

	Mister Micawber  +  198529 Sun, 19 Feb 06 09:37 AM It sounds very odd, because the speaker/listener should know the date of the beginning of the new semester.  As long as indicates that the speaker is unsure as to the precise length of time, and is giving '20 days' as an outside estimate only. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,780 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Dates