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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Factor
The lack of a balanced diet is a factor for cancer.
The lack of a balanced diet is a factor in the development of cancer.
Are they both acceptable? Can I use 'in' instead of 'for' in the first sentence?
The lack of a balanced diet is a factor in the development of cancer.
Are they both acceptable? Can I use 'in' instead of 'for' in the first sentence?
Top answer
Your second sentence is much more natural.
- Your second sentence is much more natural.
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michaeltingThe lack of a balanced diet is a factor in the development of cancer.I agree with Philip that this one is better, but I just want to add that it is also quite common to say 'risk factor' instead of just 'factor'.
CJ
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Thank you,Philip and CalifJim.
I just have a minor confusion with the word factor. When you say,
Success factor of business Or
Success factor for business?
Same thing with cancer.
Can they be used interchangeably?
I just have a minor confusion with the word factor. When you say,
Success factor of business Or
Success factor for business?
Same thing with cancer.
Can they be used interchangeably?
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ifJim.Success factor of business OrWe don't say either one of these. I'm not familiar with 'success factor', and certainly not with 'success factor for cancer'.
Success factor for business?
CJ
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