Writing Transitions - Page 5: Because of / Due to / Owing to

Because of [noun], [sentence].

Due to [noun], [sentence].

Owing to [noun], sentence].

(**These three patterns are all used in about the same way.**)

· Because of the rain, I didn't go outside.

· Due to my grades, I didn't get into the good school.

· Owing to my interest in the law, I plan to become a lawyer.

· Because of the price of gas, I had to stop driving my car.

· Due to the war, it's not safe to travel in that country.

· Owing to the poor economy, many people are starving.

· Due to his injury, Mark cannot compete in the race tomorrow.

· Because of his dirty mouth, Jacob has to stay after school.

· Owing to her hard work and persistence, Angela got into Harvard.

· Because of my respect for him, I always listen to what he has to say.

Because of / Due to / Owing to

Rewrite each of the following sentences twice, using two of the transitions above.

1. Chris got in trouble because he has a bad temper.

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2. Many people have died because it’s too hot.

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3. I want to go to MIT because I am greatly interested in engineering.

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4. I can’t go to college because I don’t have enough money.

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5. Jane started to scream because she was very frustrated.

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6. My teacher inspired me to study English in college.

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