Say it Right in English
Because, Because of, Due to
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The words “because,” “because of,” and “due to” are all used to express cause and effect relationships, but they have some differences in usage:
1. “Because”: This word is a conjunction that is used to introduce the reason or cause for something. It directly connects the cause to the effect and is typically used in a sentence structure where the cause comes before the effect. For example: “I couldn’t go to the party because I was feeling sick.”
2. “Because of”: This phrase is a prepositional phrase that is used to indicate the cause or reason for something. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase. Unlike “because,” “because of” can be used in various sentence structures. For example: “He couldn’t attend the meeting because of his busy schedule.”
3. “Due to”: This phrase is also a prepositional phrase that is used to indicate the cause or reason for something. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase. However, “due to” is more formal and is often used to provide a more official or technical explanation. For example: “The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.”
In summary, “because” is a conjunction used to directly connect the cause and effect, “because of” is a prepositional phrase that indicates the cause or reason, and “due to” is also a prepositional phrase used to indicate the cause or reason, but with a more formal tone.
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