grammar · neutral
the reason for + V-ing / N
A phrase used to introduce the cause of something; followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
Examples
“The reason for the delay was the heavy snow.”
“One reason for moving to the city was better job opportunities.”
“The main reason for quitting was stress from long hours.”
Band 8 sentence
“One major reason for the drop in manufacturing jobs is automation and the relocation of production overseas.”
Collocations
- the main reason for
- a possible reason for
- the reason for + noun/V-ing
Common mistakes
the reason of + N→the reason for + N
the reason is because + clause→the reason is that + clause
the reason for to leave→the reason for leaving
Say it for a higher band
5because→6the reason why→7+the reason for + V-ing / N
Synonyms
the cause of
Easily confused
because
“Many students drop out because they cannot afford tuition.”
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