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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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thus, hence

He couldn't live without her and therefore/thus/whence/hence he proposed to her.

He beggar had eaten for days and needed money to buy food. Therefore/thus/whence/hence he robbed a store.

Which is correct? They are interchangeable to me. What do you think?
Thanks.
  

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New2grammar He couldn't live without her and therefore/thus/whence/hence he proposed to her. He beggar had eaten for days and needed money to buy food. Therefore/thus/whence/hence he robbed a store.

  • New2grammar He couldn't live without her and therefore/thus/whence/hence he proposed to her.
  • He beggar had eaten for days and needed money to buy food.
  • Therefore/thus/whence/hence he robbed a store.
  • Which is correct?
  • They are interchangeable to me.
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New2grammarHe couldn't live without her and therefore/thus/whence/hence he proposed to her.

He beggar had eaten for days and needed money to buy food. Therefore/thus/whence/hence he robbed a store.

Which is correct? They are interchangeable to me. What do you think?
Thanks.

Therefore = for that reason, accordingly, consequently
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Hi New2grammar
optilangHe beggar had eaten for days and needed money to buy food. Therefore/thus/whence/hence he robbed a store.

Did you miss out 'not'?
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I keep making seriuos mistakes like this. Thanks Yoong Liat.

Optilang. Thanks. I need to think about it. I'll get back to you if I have more questions.

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