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Advanced Causal Clauses — Proposizioni Causali B2·Advanced Causal Conjunctions: In Quanto, Giacché, Posto Che
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Rule reminder

'In quanto' (inasmuch as / since / as) introduces a reason that inherently characterises the subject: 'In quanto esperto, dovrebbe saperlo' (as an expert, he should know). It can also introduce a clause. 'Giacché' (since / seeing that) is a literary/formal causal conjunction, interchangeable with 'poiché' in high-register writing. 'Posto che' (given that) + indicative introduces an established or hypothetical premise; in legal contexts it can introduce a condition.

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What is the special feature of 'in quanto' compared to other causal conjunctions?

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→ Distinguishing Causal from Consecutive Clauses→ Register and Stylistic Choice in Causal Clauses→ Mixed Advanced Causal Constructions — Mastery Review→ Poiché and Giacché — Formal Causal Conjunctions
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