reason/cause

Status
Not open for further replies.

Tan Elaine

Key Member
Joined
Jun 29, 2008
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
English
Home Country
Hong Kong
Current Location
Hong Kong
Unexplained bruises that occur for no apparent reason/cause may indicate a bleeding disorder. Bruises in old people frequently occur because their skin has become thinner with age.

Can either word in bold be used?

Thanks in advance.
 

bhaisahab

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 12, 2008
Member Type
Retired English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
England
Current Location
Ireland
Unexplained bruises that occur for no apparent reason/cause may indicate a bleeding disorder. Bruises in old people frequently occur because their skin has become thinner with age.

Can either word in bold be used?

Thanks in advance.
I would use "reason".
 

emsr2d2

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jul 28, 2009
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
UK
Unexplained bruises that occur for no apparent reason/cause may indicate a bleeding disorder. Bruises in old people frequently occur because their skin has become thinner with age.

Can either word in bold be used?

Thanks in advance.

"Reason" fits here.

In order to use "cause", the preposition before it would have to be changed:

Bruises that occur with no apparent cause ...
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top