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BASIC PATTERNS
Because + SVO
Since + SVO
As + SVO
Because of the fact that + SVO
Due to the fact that + SVO
Because of + N
Due to + N
Examples:
SINCE
What about the wordy expressions because of the fact that and due to the
fact that? Should we use them?
These expressions are best avoided nowadays. In terms of plain language
principles, the extra words the fact that are unnecessary to the meaning of the
sentence and should be dropped. In their entry for due to the fact that, The
Chicago Manual of Style (16th ed.) states clearly, “Use because instead.” If you
wish, you could tell advanced students that they may want to use these terms
(sparingly) in their formal, academic essays for variety (instead of using because
and since repeatedly).
BECAUSE + NOUN