“Since it was raining, I left.”
Grammar Entry 677 / 1605 60-second read
Since (because) vs. Because
Avoid if time-ambiguous.
The comparisoni
“Because it was raining, I left.”
The ruleii
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BECAUSE for cause. SINCE if time is clear.
SINCE can mean "from then on" or "because." Use BECAUSE when time would be ambiguous.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Cause only = BECAUSE.