Cụm từ chỉ nguyên nhân và kết quả rất hữu ích để làm rõ lý do và tác động của một hành động hoặc tình huống.

1. Because of

• Cấu trúc: because of + danh từ / cụm danh từ
• Cách sử dụng: Dùng để chỉ nguyên nhân dẫn đến một kết quả hoặc tình trạng.

Ví dụ:

• The flight was delayed because of the bad weather. (Chuyến bay bị trì hoãn vì thời tiết xấu.)
• She was late because of a traffic jam. (Cô ấy đến muộn vì tắc đường.)

2. Due to

• Cấu trúc: due to + danh từ / cụm danh từ
• Cách sử dụng: Thường dùng trong các câu trang trọng hơn và thường đi kèm với động từ “to be” (is, are, was, were).

Ví dụ:

• The cancellation of the event was due to the unexpected illness of the speaker. (Việc hủy bỏ sự kiện là do sự ốm đau bất ngờ của diễn giả.)
• The school closed early due to the snowstorm. (Trường học đóng cửa sớm vì bão tuyết.)

Sự khác biệt giữa “because of” và “due to”:

• “Because of” thường được sử dụng trong câu đơn giản và không trang trọng.
• “Due to” thường được sử dụng trong câu có liên quan đến động từ “to be” và trong các tình huống trang trọng hơn.

Một số lưu ý:

• Khi dùng “due to”, phải chắc chắn rằng nó đứng sau động từ “to be” hoặc được nối với một mệnh đề có động từ. Ví dụ:
  • The cancellation was due to the snowstorm. (Việc hủy bỏ là do bão tuyết.)

Bài tập

1. The game was postponed _____ the heavy rain.
2. Her success is _____ her hard work.
3. The roads are slippery _____ the ice.
4. The meeting was canceled _____ the director’s sudden illness.
5. He missed the train _____ the traffic jam.
6. The event was rescheduled _____ the venue being double-booked.
7. We had to leave early _____ the unexpected storm.
8. The company closed early _____ the power outage.
9. The flight was delayed _____ the foggy weather.
10. They had to walk _____ the car breaking down.
11. The exam was moved to another day _____ the strike.
12. The concert was called off _____ the singer’s health issues.
13. The product launch was delayed _____ the shipping issues.
14. She was promoted _____ her dedication and skills.
15. The match was canceled _____ the unsafe pitch conditions.
16. The project deadline was extended _____ unforeseen complications.
17. The festival was postponed _____ the organizers’ emergency.
18. They were late _____ the road construction.
19. The restaurant was closed _____ the renovation.
20. The report was not submitted _____ the technical problems.
21. The class was shortened _____ the teacher’s late arrival.
22. The wedding was postponed _____ the bride’s family emergency.
23. The delivery was delayed _____ the supplier’s error.
24. The park was closed _____ the maintenance work.
25. The flight was rerouted _____ the air traffic control issues.
26. The team won the championship _____ their teamwork.
27. The game was interrupted _____ the sudden downpour.
28. The workshop was canceled _____ the speaker’s schedule conflict.
29. The store was out of stock _____ the high demand.
30. The patient was admitted to the hospital _____ the severe symptoms.
31. The new policy was implemented _____ the recent changes in law.
32. The festival was held in a different location _____ the original site being unavailable.
33. The appointment was rescheduled _____ the doctor’s delay.
34. The shipment was returned _____ the incorrect address.
35. The customer service representative was not available _____ the high call volume.
36. The decision was made _____ the results of the survey.
37. The product recall was issued _____ the safety concerns.
38. The construction project was delayed _____ the bad weather conditions.
39. The workshop was conducted online _____ the travel restrictions.
40. The conference was moved to another city _____ the venue being fully booked.
41. The seminar was postponed _____ the unexpected travel ban.
42. The job interview was canceled _____ the candidate’s illness.
43. The software update was delayed _____ technical difficulties.
44. The book launch was delayed _____ the author being unavailable.
45. The repair was postponed _____ the parts not arriving on time.
46. The performance was rescheduled _____ the actor’s scheduling conflict.
47. The vacation was canceled _____ the sudden work obligation.
48. The research was delayed _____ the data collection issues.
49. The school trip was postponed _____ the safety concerns.
50. The magazine issue was delayed _____ the printing problem.
51. The event was relocated _____ the initial venue being under construction.
52. The contract was not signed _____ the negotiation process taking longer.
53. The customer’s order was delayed _____ the high volume of requests.
54. The festival was relocated _____ the initial location being flooded.
55. The show was canceled _____ the power failure.
56. The delivery was late _____ the driver’s unexpected illness.
57. The restaurant was temporarily closed _____ the health inspection.
58. The payment was delayed _____ the banking system errors.
59. The book review was postponed _____ the reviewer’s unavailability.
60. The job offer was withdrawn _____ the background check results.
61. The flight was redirected _____ the stormy weather.
62. The video call was disrupted _____ the internet connection issues.
63. The project was completed on time _____ the team’s efficiency.
64. The package was lost _____ the incorrect labeling.
65. The meeting room was unavailable _____ the prior booking.
66. The holiday plans were changed _____ the travel restrictions.
67. The assignment was not graded _____ the teacher’s absence.
68. The repair work was delayed _____ the lack of skilled workers.
69. The event was postponed _____ the organizer’s personal emergency.
70. The restaurant was shut down _____ the safety violations.
71. The package was damaged _____ the rough handling during transit.
72. The concert was rescheduled _____ the artist’s sudden illness.
73. The webinar was moved online _____ the venue’s sudden closure.
74. The equipment malfunctioned _____ the power surge.
75. The job training was postponed _____ the trainer’s scheduling conflict.
76. The reservation was canceled _____ the system error.
77. The documentary release was delayed _____ the editing issues.
78. The customer’s complaint was addressed _____ the high volume of feedback.
79. The tour was canceled _____ the guide’s unavailability.
80. The exam was rescheduled _____ the school’s unexpected closure.
81. The supply chain issue was resolved _____ the vendor’s prompt response.
82. The construction was halted _____ the permit issues.
83. The package was delivered late _____ the courier’s mistake.
84. The hotel reservation was changed _____ the overbooking.
85. The study was interrupted _____ the power outage.
86. The launch event was delayed _____ the promotional material not arriving on time.
87. The project was halted _____ the funding not being approved.
88. The magazine article was delayed _____ the writer’s health issues.
89. The appointment was moved _____ the doctor’s scheduling conflict.
90. The car repair was delayed _____ the mechanic’s busy schedule.
91. The email was not sent _____ the technical difficulties.
92. The class was canceled _____ the instructor’s emergency.
93. The tour was changed _____ the weather forecast.
94. The repair was not completed _____ the missing parts.
95. The lunch break was extended _____ the delay in food delivery.
96. The flight was delayed _____ the airport’s technical issues.
97. The event was moved indoors _____ the bad weather.
98. The procedure was delayed _____ the missing equipment.
99. The service was interrupted _____ the server malfunction.
100. The shipment was delayed _____ the customs clearance issues.

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