reason of/for a Noun phrase

Hi all,

I have a simple question!

How can I use a preposition after 'a reason'?

for instance:

(a) a reason for the environmental pollution

(B) a reason of the environmental pollution

As far as I'm concerned, I think (a) is probably correct because 'for' usually comes after a noun, reason.

Could you please tell me the correct explanation?

Thanks a million!

SPoon

of would mean,

EX: the environmental pollution's reason :cross:

Hope that helps. :-D

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Originally Posted by Casiopea

of would mean,
EX: the environmental pollution's reason :cross:
Hope that helps. :-D

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Would you then write
"The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error" OR
"The reason of the disaster was engine failure, not human error"?

Nyggus 8-)

The reason for ... ;-)

Casiopea! Thank you again!

Hope you have a nice day~

Spoon