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hiromichi
Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 1380
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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 5:00 pm Post subject: usage: because |
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I wonder " because " blow should be changed into "though " ? In this context " because " seems odd to me.
This doesn’t mean repetitive words are never useful. When used appropriately, they can act as a way to emphasize a point, prevent misunderstanding, or convey a particular style. But there’s a difference between making a choice for stylistic or content reasons and overusing words because you haven’t thought through their meaning. f _________________ Hiromichi |
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SimpleEnglishBlogger
Joined: 01 Feb 2011 Posts: 50 Location: Japan
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:16 am Post subject: |
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There's a difference between (a) and (b).
(a) making a choice for stylistic or content reasons
(b) overusing words because you haven't thought through their meanings
"Because" is the appropriate term here because it introduces the reason for overusing words, which is that the hypothetical writer hasn't thought through their meanings. _________________ Visit www.sloweasyenglish.com for material to help you with your listening skills!
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hiromichi
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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:23 am Post subject: |
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SimpleEnglishBlogger:
I got it.First I had thought the because clause modifies "making a choice for stylistic or content reasons" .too. _________________ Hiromichi |
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