due to, owing to, because of
Because of, due to, and owing to express the reason for something. They are usually followed by a noun. On account of is very formal and can be used interchangeably with due to and owing to.
- “Don’t be fool; the dog’s dancing was … the extremely hot pavement.” (due to)
- “I came home earlier yesterday … I was too tired.” (because)
- “It can’t be played ... infringements.” (because of)
- "Royal Jelly is used … its natural healing properties". (because of)
- “ … all of this, their freezer would be filled with ice cream and joy for years!” (owing to)
- “… the storm, this Easter we won’t have our picnic.” (owing to)
- “The damage was … the lack of motor oil.” (due to)
- “Dialects in Italy vary …few kilometres of distance.” (because of)
- “It seems they lost the match … the quarterback’s illness.” (because of)
- “We can’t buy any ticket now … they’re sold out.” (because)
- “I didn’t buy the eggs … you forgot to write it on the list!” (because)
- “I’m not going on holiday… incoming taxes to pay.” (because of)
- “We didn’t go out … the strike.” (because of)
- “If I am still alive that is … him.” (because of)
- “ … the bad weather, they can’t deliver until Monday!” (owing to)
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