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.
: ?0 c& f  R0 Y2 T4 j( vThe 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。
1 u5 I5 {1 m4 h0 j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！

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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.

4 Q6 l( R2 h; A% A3 _- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)
4 B5 |* \8 z5 E- z5 [9 A& q$ L/ p- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)

0 f4 }8 c" j2 n# k: DGenerally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.
4 M$ e( S% |5 ~  P* `) mAlthough 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.
; r0 W; e5 b# |2 C- 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.