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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.
0 e N6 p) r7 B% U8 V4 MTraditionally 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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5 [" ?# x. y& `# L# k- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)2 s$ S) b1 J2 \0 O! ~& g
- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)2 t3 h6 ]# b% x
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Generally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.6 @% }2 u% d: P7 w7 y
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.- [: O1 v5 b6 c) e
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- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.1 n, s+ v, A/ T& 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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