Thursday, October 25, 2012

Confused Nouns


Cause and Reason

Rule: Cause is that which produces a result; Reason is the cause to do something, it justifies the result.

Incorrect Usage: (a) You need to have a good cause to come here.
                                  (b) What was the reason of that accident?

Correct Usage: (a) You need to have a good reason to come here.
                                        (b) What was the cause of that accident?

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