Dear teachers,
Could you explain the difference between these sentences please?
His headmaster agreed to act as his referee writing a recommendation letter.
His headmaster agreed to be his referee writing a recommendation letter.
Thank you.
Kitty
act as one's referee vs be one's referee
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Re: act as one's referee vs be one's referee
No significant difference whatsoever between 'be' and 'act as' in this context.