Are the words "as well" instead of "also", proper English?

Question

The newsies lately are quite fond of saying "as well" instead of "also". They use it so often, I believe they feel it's a sign of high intelligence.

Answer 1

I haven't noticed that. I'm not sure if it's grammatically incorrect, but it sure sounds awkward if you use it in the wrong place in a sentence. For example:

I ate soup for dinner, and a grilled cheese sandwich as well. *good

I ate soup for dinner, and also a grilled cheese sandwich. *good

I ate soup for dinner, and as well a grilled cheese sandwich. *bad

Of course you already know this. I was just being a nerd. Anyway, I think it's a case of a little knowledge being a bad thing, just like when people misuse "whom" it makes them look dumber than if they say "who" in the wrong place.

Answer 2

depends on the sentence and not necessarily a sign of intelligence since the newspapers write on the 6th grade level.

Answer 3

It depends on the context of the sentence.
Also you speak English not American, try learning History!

Answer 4

Sentence construction is better when using the active and not passive voice.

Answer 5

Depends on how you use it...

Summer is hot. As well, winter is cold. (X) WRONG

Summer is hot. Also, winter is cold. (*) RIGHT

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Chocolate is good, as well, vanilla, too. (*) RIGHT

Chocolate is good, also, vanilla, too. (*) RIGHT

Answer 6

We speak AMERICAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!