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本帖最后由 dampdancer 于 2018-5-10 00:06 编辑 " I3 h9 w h5 M/ m. ^
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That book is a bit advanced, but the content is correct.' ?4 Y6 n5 G8 {7 C ]+ D
Traditionally 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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( |4 [; X ~; W( E! x' M- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)
7 r7 g' R: U8 |$ |8 W3 z- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)' a m# D7 z5 i; j% V4 T5 v0 b+ ~1 a# N, I
5 X: j5 }! H9 C! y1 }Generally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.! G+ b; J, J7 c3 ~, N
Although 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.- s0 ]. _/ W/ I: @2 \
% g( Y& b, y4 i$ e- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.! @) t3 ~ T) G. B( I
- I passed the exam because of my diligence.
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Both above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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