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。
能否请精通这方面的，解释一下，谢谢。
如果可以，请少用术语，谢谢！

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.
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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( k* C  v; b) m. L- KAlthough 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.