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Angelclaud Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

conjunctions: because, for, as, and since.

I have a question regarding the conjunctions: because, for, as, and since.

When we use those conjunctions in the sentences below, it is grammatically correct.
1. We can’t buy a new car because we have no money.
2. We can’t buy a new car, for we have no money.
3. As we have no money we can’t buy a new car.
4. Since we have no money we can’t buy a new car.

However when the sentences are as follow:
1. I like Sarah because she is kind.
2. I like Sarah, for she is kind.
3. I like Sarah as she is kind.
4. I like Sarah since she is kind.

Is sentence 3 and 4 acceptable? Is there any difference in meaning?

Thanks for helping out.
  

Top answer

Sentences 3 and 4 are acceptable, yes. There is no significant difference in meaning. Of the four the first (with "because") is the most usual, in my opinion.

— CalifJim

  • Sentences 3 and 4 are acceptable, yes.
  • There is no significant difference in meaning.
  • Of the four the first (with "because") is the most usual, in my opinion.
  • In my own everyday conversations I don't use "for" or "as" (illustrated in your Sentences 2 and 3).
  • CJ
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Sentences 3 and 4 are acceptable, yes. There is no significant difference in meaning. Of the four the first (with "because") is the most usual, in my opinion. In my own everyday conversations I don't use "for" or "as" (illustrated in your Sentences 2 and 3).

CJ
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