Key to success (II)

They mean the same, although since is more formal.

– Because and since are followed by a subject and verb:

subject + verb

I like the Dizzy Lizard because it’s always packed.

– Because or since can begin or end a sentence.

When the clause is at the beginning, it is followed by a comma.

Since it’s always so packed, there’s a long wait outside the club. OR

There’s a long wait outside the club since it’s always so packed.

– The clause with because or since is a subordinate clause, not a main clause.

They mean the same, although due to often has a negative connotation.

Because of and due to are followed by a noun or noun phrase. It’s popular because of the trendy people.

Because of or due to can begin a sentence. When the clause is at the beginning, it is followed by a comma.

-Due to the crowds, the Dizzy Lizard is difficult to get into. OR

-It’s difficult to get into the Dizzy Lizard due to the

crowds.

The clause with because of or due to is a subordinate clause, not a main clause.

for + noun (or noun phrase)

The Firefly is famous for its fantastic music.

The reason (that/why) people go there is just to be seen.