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.


  1. “Don’t be fool; the dog’s dancing was … the extremely hot pavement.” (due to)
  2. “I came home earlier yesterday … I was too tired.” (because)
  3. “It can’t be played ... infringements.” (because of)
  4. "Royal Jelly is used … its natural healing properties". (because of)
  5. “ … all of this, their freezer would be filled with ice cream and joy for years!” (owing to)
  6. “… the storm, this Easter we won’t have our picnic.” (owing to)
  7. “The damage was … the lack of motor oil.” (due to)
  8. “Dialects in Italy vary …few kilometres of distance.” (because of)
  9. “It seems they lost the match … the quarterback’s illness.” (because of)
  10. “We can’t buy any ticket now … they’re sold out.” (because)
  11. “I didn’t buy the eggs … you forgot to write it on the list!” (because)
  12. “I’m not going on holiday… incoming taxes to pay.” (because of)
  13. “We didn’t go out … the strike.” (because of)
  14. “If I am still alive that is … him.” (because of)
  15. “ … the bad weather, they can’t deliver until Monday!” (owing to)

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