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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.4 b& d1 {: s5 B; U$ g; F. ~. F
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. 8 o3 A5 }$ b& V5 L+ H3 T+ [- A% C
9 W8 Y5 ]# J8 z& |5 F# V- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it); y2 m( y# ^' \) R7 C8 V. W
- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it); m% r3 r1 A: x- f+ F, x% o5 i* T
8 e$ n+ N# |2 k+ X U. d1 `9 wGenerally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.
}; i% B% t% I0 gAlthough 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.
% R* i1 x% V% x, m3 \; O: s- I passed the exam because of my diligence.( ?& i3 w5 V- D* L, h* Q8 I
6 i+ s' e } \3 N- vBoth above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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