Question

In the following sentence, one word has been omitted. Pick the option that has the missing word along with the words that come after it and before it. Remember the conjunction we use should highlight result.

I went to buy a magnifying glass I wanted to study palmistry.

• A. Glass before I
• B. Glass because I
• C. Glass as I
• D. Glass since I

Answer 1

The correct option is C Glass as I

'As' and 'since' are used when we want to focus more on the result than on the reason and 'because' is used when we want to focus more on the reason than on the result. In the given sentence, the subject went to buy a magnifying glass (result) as he wanted to learn palmistry (reason). This means that in 'as' and 'since' usage, we already know the reason unlike in a 'because' usage sentence. Between 'since' and 'as' , 'as ' is used to indicate a simultaneous occurrence. So, the most appropriate snwer is option C) Glass as I.