Adverbial Clauses

of
Reason

Adverbial Clauses of Reasons

As
Since
Because
Due to the fact that

Because of
Due to

Adverbial Clauses of Reasons

As
Since
Because
Due to the fact that

A clause
(containing a
finite verb)

Examples:
Everyone should see that film as it is very famous.
Since I have not see King Kong yet, I will try to
get a video of it.
We like horror films because we enjoy being scared
a little.
The increase in divorce may be partly due to the
fact that people live longer.

Adverbial Clauses of Reasons

Because of
Due to

A noun or
noun phrase
(with no
verb)

Adverbial Clauses of Reasons

Examples:
The Alien films are frightening because of
the terrible monsters.
The Phantom is frightening due to the
terrible defects in his face.

Adverbial Clauses of Reasons

As, since,
because,
due to the
fact that

Because of, due to

E.g. I dont like summer because it is hot.

I dont like summer because of the heat.

A clause

A noun or
noun phrase