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by anshulagarwal12 » Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:08 am
Seeming to be the only organization fighting for the rights of poor people in the South, Hosea Hudson, a laborer in Alabama, joined the Communist party in 1931

a. Seeming to be
b. As
c. Since it seemed
d. Because it seemed to be

Here I am confused between c and d.
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by kartikshah » Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:19 am
Thanks for such a great question. however, please post all options for the benefit of all members.
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by henryjejo » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:28 pm
Between C&D, I will go with D.

Reason: Since is usually used along with some specific time - Say, "I am working since 2010". Because is used in a "cause and effect" context. In this case, using "because" is appropriate.
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