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Which word is the most formal for explaining a reason?
Which word is the most formal for explaining a reason?
- Due to (correct)
- Since
- Because
- As
What is the structure used with 'due to'?
What is the structure used with 'due to'?
- Due to + verb
- Due to + noun (correct)
- Due to + adjective
- Due to + adverb
Which word is described as more conversational and less formal than 'due to'?
Which word is described as more conversational and less formal than 'due to'?
- Since
- As
- Due to
- Because (correct)
Which word is used to explain a reason and is also described as more conversational and less formal than 'due to'?
Which word is used to explain a reason and is also described as more conversational and less formal than 'due to'?
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What structure is used with 'because'?
What structure is used with 'because'?
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Study Notes
Formal and Conversational Language
- The most formal word for explaining a reason is 'due to'.
Phrase Structure
- The structure used with 'due to' is: [Noun] + is + [adjective] + due to + [reason].
Conversational Language
- The word 'because' is more conversational and less formal than 'due to'.
- The word 'since' is also more conversational and less formal than 'due to', and is used to explain a reason.
Phrase Structure with 'Because'
- The structure used with 'because' is: [Independent Clause] + because + [Dependent Clause].
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