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Big dream Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Is it correct to say?

Hi,

Please is it correct to say?

It is caused by one main cause, and this cause subdivides into many sub-causes.

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I t's correct grammar, but a native speaker would avoid so much repetition. I suggest eg It has one main cause, consisting of many sub-causes. Clive

  • I t's correct grammar, but a native speaker would avoid so much repetition.
  • I suggest eg It has one main cause, consisting of many sub-causes.
  • Clive
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It's correct grammar, but a native speaker would avoid so much repetition.

I suggest
eg It has one main cause, consisting of many sub-causes.

Clive
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Thanks.

What if I wanted to identify the main cause?

Is this correct?

It has one main cause, which is economic change, consisting of many sub-causes.

Thanks.

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