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Allouie
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 Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject: How to use the noun,'cause'? |
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Does the sentence below sound natural?
-Watching TV is a cause of enjoyment.
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lotus
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Hi Allouie,
No. It sounds kind of dry.
You might try:
Watching TV is enjoyable.
If you must use "cause", try:
Television is the cause of my daily enjoyment.
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Allouie
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| Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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lotus,
Thank you for your advice.
So the word, 'cause' can be used in a somehow positive meaning as well.
Is that right?
Actually, I thought 'cause' is used basically with negative words, such as
'problems,' 'trouble,' and so on.
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pinenut
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lotus,
Thank you for your advice.
So the word, 'cause' can be used in a somehow positive meaning as well.
Is that right?
Actually, I thought 'cause' is used basically with negative words, such as
'problems,' 'trouble,' and so on. |
You are probably thinking of 'cause for' instead of 'cause of'.
There is no cause for concern.
His remarks give some cause for hope.
There is no cause for alarm.
The patient's condition is giving cause for concern.
Only a few people can find any cause for celebration.
The present political climate gives little cause for optimism.
I feel sure the Emcur flask was the cause of my success, and I offer you my best wishes and warmest thanks.
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An autopsy revealed the cause of death as the cancer, but it was noted that had she not died, a total hip replacement would have been necessary as a result of the radiation overexposure. |
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