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Rommel Posted 10 years ago
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Is 'because of the notion that' correctly used in this sentence?

Is 'because of the notion that' correctly used in this sentence? I think it is. If it's not OK, please help me correct it. Thank you.

Because of the notion that “boys don’t cry,” Andrew let his heartache turn into hatred. 
  

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You need to link the second part more clearly to the first part. eg Because of the notion that “boys don’t cry,” Andrew let his heartache turn into hatred instead of into tears.

  • You need to link the second part more clearly to the first part.
  • eg Because of the notion that “boys don’t cry,” Andrew let his heartache turn into hatred instead of into tears.
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You need to link the second part more clearly to the first part.

eg Because of the notion that“boys don’t cry,” Andrew let his heartache turn into hatred instead of into tears.

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