Is this statement right?
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Is this statement right?
Is this statement right.." Sensible work practices are the cause to prevent muscular fatigues."
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Re: Is this statement right?
We normally say "the cause of" something.
So, your sentence would change to:
Sensible work practices are the cause of preventing muscular fatigue.
However, this is still not idiomatic. You could say:
Bad work practices are a cause of muscle fatigue.
But to have it start with "Sensible work..." I suggest:
Sensible work practices are one way to prevent muscle fatigue.
Sensible work practices help in preventing muscle fatigue.
Note that the term is "muscle fatigue" I believe.
So, your sentence would change to:
Sensible work practices are the cause of preventing muscular fatigue.
However, this is still not idiomatic. You could say:
Bad work practices are a cause of muscle fatigue.
But to have it start with "Sensible work..." I suggest:
Sensible work practices are one way to prevent muscle fatigue.
Sensible work practices help in preventing muscle fatigue.
Note that the term is "muscle fatigue" I believe.
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