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本帖最后由 dampdancer 于 2018-5-10 00:06 编辑 " j9 L- l6 f9 h3 H1 l8 O
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That book is a bit advanced, but the content is correct.
. a, U- r( S) Q1 y3 z3 Y/ xTraditionally 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. 6 f& [/ t' `8 u4 z7 c
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- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)
1 Q) t. |5 _ Q2 m- 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.
% n! H8 m. K& X; q6 P" B% c7 fAlthough 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.
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- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.: f7 X$ n9 _) \6 c7 d
- I passed the exam because of my diligence.' {9 H, h6 ]2 {5 n0 T
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Both above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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