How to use “because of”?

Using “because of” clarifies that the phrase following it is the reason for the condition or action stated in the sentence. Because of can be used at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the cause

1. As an Adverbial Phrase: “Because of” functions as an adverbial phrase, meaning it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It explains the reason or cause behind an action, event, or condition.
2. To Indicate Reason or Cause: Use “because of” to specify the reason why something happens or the cause of a particular condition or event.
3. Before the Cause: Place “because of” directly before the factor or reason contributing to the effect mentioned in the sentence.
4. Suitable for Various Contexts: “Because of” can be used in both formal and informal writing, as well as in spoken English. It is versatile and widely accepted in a range of contexts.

Examples of Correct Use:

• Correct: “The game was postponed because of the rain.” Here, “because of the rain” explains why the game was postponed.
• Correct: “She was late because of heavy traffic.” In this sentence, “because of heavy traffic” provides the reason for her being late.

“Due to” and “Because of” are both used to indicate reasons or causes in English, but they are used in slightly different grammatical contexts and have subtle differences in meaning.

“Due to” means something happened as a direct result of something else and is often used in more formal contexts. “Because of” points out the cause of an action rather directly and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.