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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.
9 n* X( ~2 }) d" C% zTraditionally 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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* ], x6 [' b5 K& M- j/ U$ a- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)
: @1 b+ v0 Z0 T3 E+ p- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)* @, G( Q& F/ c2 A }
) g* h5 L9 z$ _+ ~Generally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.
( O" Y: \5 T* P$ }; i3 l" N; I7 _; oAlthough 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.3 [: X k3 I2 u0 r8 ^) J
- I passed the exam because of my diligence.! w; z# q$ w. k2 u
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Both above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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