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What does Mrs. Bretton ask Paulina to do?
What does Mrs. Bretton ask Paulina to do?
- Count the number of ladies passing by on the street (correct)
- Count the number of gentlemen passing by on the street
- Fetch something from the market
- Run out of the house
What does Mrs. Bretton ask Paulina to do?
What does Mrs. Bretton ask Paulina to do?
- Count the number of horses passing by on the street.
- Count the number of children playing on the street.
- Count the number of ladies passing by on the street. (correct)
- Count the number of gentlemen passing by on the street.
Which of the following is true about the use of "since"?
Which of the following is true about the use of "since"?
- It is used to indicate a specific point in the future
- It indicates the reason for something.
- It explains a cause-effect relationship.
- It indicates something happening continuously from a specific point in the past. (correct)
Who catches Paulina when she runs out of the house?
Who catches Paulina when she runs out of the house?
Who catches Paulina when she suddenly runs out of the house?
Who catches Paulina when she suddenly runs out of the house?
What is the difference between "because" and "since"?
What is the difference between "because" and "since"?
Which of the following is a correct use of "because"?
Which of the following is a correct use of "because"?
Who is the gentleman that catches Paulina and brings her back to the house?
Who is the gentleman that catches Paulina and brings her back to the house?
Who is the gentleman that catches Paulina?
Who is the gentleman that catches Paulina?
What does Paulina ask Mr. Home to do?
What does Paulina ask Mr. Home to do?
What does Paulina ask Mr. Home to do?
What does Paulina ask Mr. Home to do?
How is Mr. Home described?
How is Mr. Home described?
How is Mr. Home described?
How is Mr. Home described?
How is Paulina described when she is asked to count the ladies passing by?
How is Paulina described when she is asked to count the ladies passing by?
How is Paulina described when Mrs. Bretton asks her to count the ladies passing by on the street?
How is Paulina described when Mrs. Bretton asks her to count the ladies passing by on the street?
What does the narrator wish for Paulina to do?
What does the narrator wish for Paulina to do?
What is the scene described as?
What is the scene described as?
Study Notes
- "Because" explains a cause-effect relationship while "since" indicates a timeline or observation.
- "Because" is used to explain the reason for something while "since" is used to indicate something happening continuously from a specific point in the past.
- "Because" establishes a cause-effect relationship while "since" doesn't.
- "Since" is used to indicate an observation in the present.
- "Because" is used to explain why something can't happen.
- "Since" is used to indicate a specific point in the past.
- "Since" implies a logical response to a situation.
- "Because" implies a reason for a situation.
- "Because" is used to explain why someone can't do something.
- "Since" is used to indicate a situation that has been ongoing.
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Description
Do you know the difference between "because" and "since"? These two words may seem interchangeable, but they actually have distinct meanings and uses. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about how to use these words correctly in your writing and speech. With questions designed to challenge and inform you, this quiz will help you become a master of the cause-effect relationship and timeline.
