请问，due to用在这里为什么是错的？

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原句是，He lost the first game, due to carelessness.
The elements of style的作者说这里用得不对，但是，即便是许多native speakers也这么用。
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3 D6 x5 O6 E" ~+ }# z5 u: L, ~如果可以，请少用术语，谢谢！

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afreeelf

从严格的语法学角度上讲，due是个形容词，不能用作介词。这都是过时的语法规则了

dampdancer

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That book is a bit advanced, but the content is correct.
; m) J/ q4 z7 O8 tTraditionally 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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- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)
- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)
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' v; [: W( g4 Z" v7 F8 RGenerally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.
0 q2 b% w0 s, PAlthough 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.

- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.
- I passed the exam because of my diligence.

Both above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one.