Mercury vs Other Chemicals

**DaCastle** · 02-01-2002, 04:57 AM

Mercury is different from other chemicals _______ it's a liquid at room temperatures.

a) because
b) since
c) as
d) in that

HELP ME OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!

Thanks TestMagic.

**Erin** · 02-02-2002, 05:27 AM

Where did you get this question from? It's not a TOEFL question.

The answer is D), and I'll explain soon... TestMagic is in admissions season right now, and we are working till midnight, every night...

Erin

**DaCastle** · 02-14-2002, 02:48 AM

came across it on the internet...
and now...could U please give me more detailed information on this Q?

I'd really appreciate it:O))

**Erin** · 02-14-2002, 03:15 AM

As I said, this is NOT a TOEFL question; it's more of a GMAT question.

Anyway, here's the rundown:

because = because (We all knew that one, right?)

since = because or after

as = because

Are you with me? So far, they all mean the same thing, right? Right! However, look here:

in that = but only in the sense that

in that is what we call a qualifier or limiter. In other words, it connects the general statement that came before it with the more specific statement that comes after it.

Yeah, yeah, I know, you want some more examples, right?

Here you go:

(this is the one I use in class) America is a great country in that it is relatively easy to find a job and get an education.

Basically, I make a very general statement, America is a great country, but in my mind, I'm thinking, 'yeah, but not in every way; I want to specify how it's a great country.' So, we use in that.

Make sense? Hope so!! Please post here if you have any other questions!!

Erin