Linkers for reason
The following are linking expressions that we use to give reasons for why something has occurred.
Because / because of
The difference between these two words is that because is followed by a subject + verb, and because of is followed by a noun:
- I like Madrileños because they are fun.
- I like Madrileños because of their fun-loving nature.
- The flight was cancelled because the air-traffic controllers were on strike.
- The flight was cancelled because of the air-traffic controllers' strike.
People in 20s more likely to be out of work because of poor mental health than those in early 40s https://t.co/5FFbReEFfU
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 26, 2024
- I chose this school because is near where I work.😡
- I chose this school because it is near where I work.😍
Due to / owing to
Both due to (= because of) and owing to are followed by a noun. They are quite formal.
- Emergency services were overwhelmed with calls due to the severe storms.
- The PM resigned owing to lack of support from many of his ministers.
Due to the fact that
Due to the fact that is followed by subject + verb. It's not such a common expression.
- Many businesses have closed down due to the fact that rents have increased dramatically.
🗞️ Deepfakes accelerate cryptocurrency scams: ‘It is very easy to fall for them, they are becoming more and more sophisticated’
— El País English Edition (@elpaisinenglish) February 9, 2024
Online fraud has multiplied in recent months due to the lack of moderation on the social media platform X 👇https://t.co/vR3AXvZHPJ
Family missed Malaysia Airlines flight owing to lack seats http://t.co/TawqiLKASg
— Guardian Australia (@GuardianAus) July 18, 2014
Since / as ( = because)
- I'll give you a lift since your car is at the mechanic's.
- I phoned Helen yesterday as I hadn't heard from her for ages.
Since I’m up bright and early, let me give you the top 3 breakfast recipes on the site right now https://t.co/Xo5c8ZDyWD pic.twitter.com/u79jzxI7eZ
— Nigella Lawson (@Nigella_Lawson) March 8, 2020
Fury as headteacher dumps the names of two British naval heroes from school buildings as they don't 'represent the values and inclusive nature' at elite £17k-a-year institution in Exeter https://t.co/XgmU7uge9v pic.twitter.com/yWd7oQm5Y0
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 4, 2024
- Money. That's the reason why we had an argument.
- My ex. She's the reason because I'm not going to the party.😡
- My ex. She's the reason why I'm not going to the party.😍
“Nuclear weapons should not exist, they should not be built and that’s why we are raising our voice.”
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 20, 2023
Sadae, 90, and other Hiroshima survivors warn G7 world leaders about the use of nuclear bombs 👇 https://t.co/US8GiqCWfB
On account of
On account of is followed by noun / verb-ing.
- They moved house on account of their dispute with the neighbours.
- He got the job on account of being the son of a prominent businessman,
Spain is set to overtake French as the second language of choice in the United Kingdom by 2020: "There is a feeling that it is easier and of course it is a language that is used on account of the large number of tourists coming to Spain" https://t.co/A34X9yxfoB
— El País English Edition (@elpaisinenglish) July 20, 2019
Comments
I have read the article about the lion hugger. (I suppose hugger is the comparative of hug. In Spanish = abrazo). I have seen the video, it’s impressive. The lion gave him a so strong hut so that he didn´t need it eating him, because the lion almost kill him. I prefer that this lion doesn´t love me. This’s an example proves there are loves what kill. It’s not my cup of tea. It’s better get on with pigeons, for instance. I hope that other animals not imitate this behaviour with human beings. If a horse or a cow did it would be tragic.
See you.
Compared to humans, I think animals are far less likely to forget kindness shown to them. This story demonstrates that.
And it's not the first time a lion is so affectionate:
http://madteachergraham2.blogspot.com.es/2011/05/christian-lion.html
I have read the article about the lion hugger. (I suppose hugger is the comparative of hug. In Spanish = abrazo). Noooo! - a hugger is someone who hugs.
I have seen the video, it’s impressive. The lion gave him such a strong hug that he didn´t need to eat him, because the lion almost killed him. ... an example that proves there are loves which kill. It’s not my cup of tea. It’s better to get on with pigeons, for instance. I hope that other animals do not imitate this behaviour with human beings. If a horse or a cow did, it would be tragic.