Which should you use, because of, due to or owing to? Due to, meaning attributable to, is
adjectival. Use due to after the linking verb
be.
| Correct: |
The accident was due to poor
weather conditions. |
Use because of or owing
to to explain why something happens.
| Incorrect: |
The games have been cancelled due
to poor weather conditions. |
| Correct: |
The games have been cancelled because
of poor weather conditions. |
| Correct: |
The games have been cancelled owing
to poor weather conditions. |
