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"Because Sainsbury’s is so important for Fairtrade, the company’s move could be the beginning of the end of the scheme, and lead to lower social and labour standards, more hardship in developing countries and deep confusion among consumers, say some development and ethical trading groups." (The Guardian.)
Is "lower" a verb or adjective in the sentence above?
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anonymous Is "lower" a verb or adjective in the sentence above? It's an adjective. 'Lead to' does not take the infinitive but a gerund: That move will lead to lowering taxes by 10 percent.
- anonymous Is "lower" a verb or adjective in the sentence above?
- It's an adjective.
- 'Lead to' does not take the infinitive but a gerund: That move will lead to lowering taxes by 10 percent.
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anonymousIs "lower" a verb or adjective in the sentence above?
It's an adjective. 'Lead to' does not take the infinitive but a gerund:
That move will lead to lowering taxes by 10 percent.
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