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/ p3 Z0 z4 C1 [* L5 V" \That book is a bit advanced, but the content is correct." Y' `3 T' c) S+ E
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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- due to modifies a noun (you will probably need a to be verb for it)# O9 I4 N5 y& s5 z! }! L! D4 _
- because of modifies a verb (you have already a verb in the sentence for it)
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2 ^+ \5 T8 T0 [Generally speaking, you will learn that it is better to write actively and avoid to be verbs.+ [" a/ x4 J+ \; \( Y! `4 O) a
Although 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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p# m/ H/ c4 d5 M4 o9 x8 F- My success in the exam was due to my diligence.
1 j- u* w8 ^3 F) l E8 \9 Q. I- I passed the exam because of my diligence.
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1 x5 ^3 [2 C' c4 f: I( f& q7 Z: SBoth above sentences are correct, but you better practice using the second one. |
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