"due to" vs "because of"

[qwerfsad]

<p>I cannot go due to the rain.
i cannot go because of the rain.</p>

<p>it should be "due to" in this scenario right?</p>

<p>because "due to" can ONLY modify nouns while "because" can ONLY modify clauses, or else it will be gramattically incorrect right?</p>

[silverturtle]

<p>Following the distinction that “due to” should function as an adjective and “because of” should function as an adverb, “because of” must be used in that sentence. “because of the rain” is modifying “I cannot go,” not a noun.</p>

[oblivi0n]

<p>so when would “due to” be used where “because of” couldn’t?</p>

[314159265]

<p>Just so you know, this kind of thing (using “due to” or “because of”) is probably not tested on the SAT. CB knows that grammar rules (especially more obscure ones like this one) are rather finicky and have some exceptions that could lead to their being sued.</p>

<p>Still, it’s something good to know (if you can understand Silverturtle’s explanation; I really can’t seem to follow what he’s saying). You should be able to get by in life without ever understanding this rule.</p>

[oblivi0n]

<p>Never mind my question. I found Crazybandit’s explanation on it. </p>

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“One of a kind” is a phrase that means “unique.” The sentence has another error, “due to,” which should be “because of.” “Due” is an adjective so it can only modify a noun (“Raining is due to saturated air.”) “Because” is a conjunction so it refers to clauses, which are basically sentences: “It is raining because of saturated air.” “Raining is occurring because there is saturated air.”

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