GIVING REASONS

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The following words are used to present a reason or cause.

• Because
• Since
• As
• Due to
• Owing to
It is the word most frequently used to give reason or cause.
It is translated as “por que”.
It can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence,
although it ir more frequently in the middle.
If it is going to be followed by a noun, we have to use “of”

“Learning English is important because it is an international language”

It is used in the same way as “because” It is translated as “ya que”

“Since it is an international language, learning English is important”

It is used in the same way as “because” It is translated as “como”

“As it is an international language, learning English is important”

The Word must be followed by a noun. If it is to be followed by a clause, we
must use due to to the fact that.

It is translated as “debido a”.

“Observation: This message was interrupted here, due to an incident.”

The rules of the use of this Word are the same as those of “Due to”

It is translated as “debido a”.

“Our life and destiny was changed owing to this precious concert.”