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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Since or for?

I need to fill a gap in one sentence. I think that it could be since or for. Otherwise, it can be any other word.

The sentence is
However, experts say that is essential to acquiare the habit of reading extensively ...... a small child, while the brain is still developing
  

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I need to fill a gap in one sentence. I think that it could be since or for. No.

  • I need to fill a gap in one sentence.
  • I think that it could be since or for.
  • No.
  • Otherwise, it can be any other word.
  • ' No.
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I need to fill a gap in one sentence. I think that it could be since or for. No.

Otherwise, it can be any other word.You mean like 'cucumber' or 'elephant?' No.

The sentence is
However, experts say that it is essential to acquire the habit of reading extensively .as..... a small child, while the brain is still developing.
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I don't think as is the correct one. It doesn't seem to be right. I think that the sentence means that you need that habit since you are a little child, so try to use a similar word. However, I don't think since is the correct one.
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And also, the it that he or she added is unnecessary.
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That's wrong – it's essential.

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