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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Since/because that happened

John hasn't come since/because that happened.

Hi,
Do both since and because fit in the above? Thanks.
  

Top answer

No, because since is ambiguous.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, because since is ambiguous.
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No, because since is ambiguous.
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Thanks, Mister.

Sorry to bother you with another similar question below! Do both "after" and "because" fit in the following? Thanks again in advance.

John didn't come any more _____ that happened.
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No-- different meanings.
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Mister Micawber.
No-- different meanings.
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Thanks, Mister.

To make sure, do you mean that they both fit but with different meanings?
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Yes, that's right. One is causal and the other is temporal.
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