This card explains that 'since' can be used to introduce a reason when followed by a clause, indicating why Mark decided to learn French.
This flashcard explains that 'since' can be used to introduce a reason when followed by a clause, similar to 'because'.
| Task | ________ Mark was going to find a new job, he decided to learn French to get a higher position. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 3 |
| a | As well as |
| b | Moreover |
| c | Since |
| d | Firstly |
| comment | Mark was going to find a new job is the reason why he decided to learn French. To give a reason for a certain situation we use 'seeing that, seeing as, as, because, since' + clause. Other given linking words do not relate to the meaning of the sentence. |
| topic | linking words |
| level | 2 |
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