I would suggest that the reason for the fault is/was/would have been lack of attention
Which of the above three options sounds more natural?
If I wanted to distance myself from the statement to a greater extent than implied by "would suggest", should I keep "would have been lack of attention"?
Secondly, of the two options is/was, does it make sense to choose "is", even though the error in question occurred a long time ago?
Thanks.
Top answer
Mechanical / electrical faults have causes. (I would suggest that) The cause of the electrical fault was the lack of attention to following the maintenance schedule. The failings of people have reasons: The reason that the maintenance schedule was not followed was the lack of funds in the maintenance account.
- Mechanical / electrical faults have causes.
- (I would suggest that) The cause of the electrical fault was the lack of attention to following the maintenance schedule.
- The failings of people have reasons: The reason that the maintenance schedule was not followed was the lack of funds in the maintenance account.
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Mechanical / electrical faults have causes.
(I would suggest that) The cause of the electrical fault was the lack of attention to following the maintenance schedule.
The failings of people have reasons:
The reason that the maintenance schedule was not followed was the lack of funds in the maintenance account.
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