Prajwalkr Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Cause of/for
Hi
Which would be a reasonable choice in this case:
AIDS is a dangerous disease, the cause of / for which is not known.
Also, can you please explain me the general difference these two phrases?
Thanks.
Prajwal
Which would be a reasonable choice in this case:
AIDS is a dangerous disease, the cause of / for which is not known.
Also, can you please explain me the general difference these two phrases?
Thanks.
Prajwal
Top answer
I say of. Here is my interpretation. AIDS is a dangerous disease, the cause of which is not known.
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I say of. Here is my interpretation.
AIDS is a dangerous disease, the cause of which is not known. (The cause of the disease is not unknown.)
The difference between the two phrases is usually a little subtle. You could use cause for in your example, but that would change the meaning.
AIDS is a dangerous d
AIDS is a dangerous disease, the cause of which is not known. (The cause of the disease is not unknown.)
The difference between the two phrases is usually a little subtle. You could use cause for in your example, but that would change the meaning.
AIDS is a dangerous d
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