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Noname 8048 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
mass noun and proceeding noun.
If I say causes for your strain, I meant to use strain as general and abstract idea.
but stating the causes are countable, I'm not sure if these nouns should
agree with each other.
also, not certain that any other word connecting and describing two nouns in between makes it necessary for nouns to agree.
but stating the causes are countable, I'm not sure if these nouns should
agree with each other.
also, not certain that any other word connecting and describing two nouns in between makes it necessary for nouns to agree.
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Normally we say "causes of " something, not "causes for". "causes of your strain" is possible, but if you are talking about mental strain then "causes of your stress" may be better.
- Normally we say "causes of " something, not "causes for".
- "causes of your strain" is possible, but if you are talking about mental strain then "causes of your stress" may be better.
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Normally we say "causes of" something, not "causes for".
"causes of your strain" is possible, but if you are talking about mental strain then "causes of your stress" may be better.
"causes of your strain" is possible, but if you are talking about mental strain then "causes of your stress" may be better.
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Noname 8048If I say causes for your strain, I meant to use strain as general and abstract idea.but stating the causes are countable, I'm not sure if these nouns should agree with each other.Agreement is not necessary. You can have several causes for one strain.
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Ah, I see. The satisfaction from both of your replie's'.
plus, I always appreciate the further tips. thanks.
plus, I always appreciate the further tips. thanks.
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