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Due to + noun/phrase, + clause

Band 6-7task2speaking

Indicates cause and is followed by a noun phrase (not a full clause). Often used in formal writing: 'Due to + noun phrase, ...'.

Examples

“Due to a lack of funding, the project was postponed.”

“The cancellation was due to severe weather.”

“Due to the pandemic, many small businesses closed permanently.”

Band 8 sentence

“Due to the widespread adoption of remote working, many companies have revised their office needs.”

Collocations

  • Due to + noun phrase, + clause
  • be due to + noun phrase

Common mistakes

Due to he was sick, he stayed home.→Because he was sick, he stayed home. / Due to his illness, he stayed home.

The match was canceled due to that it rained.→The match was canceled because it rained. / The match was canceled due to rain.

Say it for a higher band

5because→6because of→7+Due to + noun/phrase, + clause

Synonyms

because of

Easily confused

Because / Because of

“Because of the heavy traffic, I arrived late.”

Related words

By the time + clause, clauseWhether + clause (or not)So + adjective + that + clauseEven if + clause, clauseSuch + (a/an) + noun + that + clauseIf + past perfect, would have + past participleOn the one hand + clause; on the other hand + clauseGiven that + clause, + clause

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