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本帖最后由 dampdancer 于 2018-5-10 00:06 编辑
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That book is a bit advanced, but the content is correct.
& r- u' z! T7 U3 z4 M" c* cTraditionally due to should be restricted to adjectival use; hence, it should usually be followed with a to be verb. In that sense due means attributable.
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# k- U3 {6 a$ a" g) D- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)3 X: K+ l* x" C7 W) t
- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)
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Generally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.
2 a% T) B, |2 OAlthough the language is changing and due to is widely used instead of because of, owing to, and caused by, I think it's easier to just avoid due to.! a5 W0 p; C% S1 q/ l) ]/ j& |5 U9 F
J3 r# P( w8 e% y4 {3 s; d6 [- K- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.
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Both above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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