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Andy155 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"For" as conjunction


Hi!

I didn't tell him anything, for we haven't been getting along with each other lately.
You should've pulled over, for the cop told you to do that.

I'd like to know if the word "for" can be used with no problems as a conjunction, since I'm not sure if this usage is too formal, or old-fashioned. In short, is it suitable for nowadays' language?

Thanks in advance!

  

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andy155 is it suitable for nowadays' language? No. I never hear it in everyday conversation.

— CalifJim

  • andy155 is it suitable for nowadays' language?
  • No.
  • I never hear it in everyday conversation.
  • In my opinion, it is far too old-fashioned.
  • CJ
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andy155is it suitable for nowadays' language?
No. I never hear it in everyday conversation. In my opinion, it is far too old-fashioned.

CJ
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The word FOR is most often used as a preposition, of course, but it does serve, on rare occasions, as a coordinating conjunction. Some people regard the conjunction for as rather highfalutin and literary, and it does tend to add a bit of weightiness to the text. Beginning a sentence with the conjunction "for" is probably not a good idea, except when you're singing "For he's a jolly good fellow. "
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Yes, you can use that as a conjunction. It may not be up-to-date sounding; however, it is correct!
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