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Maelstrom Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

"hence" vs "thus"

Which word should be more applicable/appropriate in the following sentence:
"The liquid released a distinctive scent, hence made all the farmer in the nearby area flock over to the spot."

Any suggestions? Thanks:)
  

Top answer

The liquid released a distinctive scent, which made all the farmer s in the nearby area flock to the spot.

  • The liquid released a distinctive scent, which made all the farmer s in the nearby area flock to the spot.
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The liquid released a distinctive scent, which made all the farmers in the nearby area flock to the spot.
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teechr flock to the spot.
Yes that's why I said, teechr. But thanks anyway!:)
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maelstrom teechr flock to the spot.Yes that's why I said, teechr. But thanks anyway!:)
"Flock over to" is incorrect!
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The liquid released a distinctive scent, hence making all the farmers in the nearby area flock to the spot.
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tamguatlayThe liquid released a distinctive scent, hence making all the farmers in the nearby area flock to the spot.The liquid released a distinctive scent, thus making all the farmers in the nearby area flock to the spot.
I'd be more comfortable with "thus making" than "hence making."

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