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• Due to:

  • "Due to" is an adjective phrase that should modify a noun. It is often used after a form of the verb "to be" (e.g., "is," "was," "were").
  • Example: "The cancellation was due to bad weather." Here, "due to bad weather" modifies the noun "cancellation."
  • Correct usage often aligns with "attributable to" or "caused by":
    • Example: "The delay was due to traffic."

• Because of:

  • "Because of" is a prepositional phrase that should modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It explains the reason or cause of an action or condition.
  • Example: "We canceled the picnic because of the rain." Here, "because of the rain" explains the reason for the action "canceled."
  • Correct usage aligns with "on account of" or "as a result of":
    • Example: "She was late because of the heavy traffic."