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My textbook shows that 'for' is correct answer in this following sentence

but I think both are right.

The old lady does not go out in winter, (because / for) she feels the
cold a great deal.

Which one is correct?

[hitori2k6]

Hello.

"For" is the correct answer, but does NOT sound
natural!!

Using "because" in this sentence sounds more natural.
I think in daily usage, this example of "for" is not likely
to be used by most native speakers. its too formal.

I hope this helps.

Hitori2k6

[Jintii]

I agree with Hitori. Both words work here (although because does not need a comma before it). But for is old-fashioned as a conjunction. You may read it in some books, but no one really says it nowadays, at least in American English.