Difference between because and due to

[Svetlana]

Test No. errors/inter-2 "Between the lines", question 5

I often surf the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news due to it provides up to date information.

(a) surf
(b) to find out
(c) but
(d) due to

Test No. errors/inter-2 "Between the lines", answer 5

I often surf the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news because it provides up to date information.

Correct entry: because
The error was: (d) due to

You have not found the error.
I often use the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news due to it provides up to date information.
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Good day,

what is the difference between "because" and "due to".

Svetlana

[Torsten]

The word because is followed by a sentence and the combination due to is followed by a noun:

I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about computers.

Mike's failure was due to his poor study habits.

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[Lost_Soul]

to find out certain things?

IMHO, we can find out about certain things, or find certain things.

(I'm not sure though, ... If someone could clarify it for me...)

[Yankee]

Good question, LS.

You can find the answer to a question. That means you look for the answer and locate it.

You can find out (discover) what something means. After that you might find out more about it (learn).
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[Colonelcy]

Could I use "as" instead of "because" ?

[Khetu]

correct sentence:
I often surf the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news because it provides up to date information.

Correct entry: because
The error was: (d) due to

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
your sentence:
I often surf the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news as it provides up to date information.

Shouldn't my entry "as" be also correct?

[Nathanael86]

Hi,

although you didn't respond to the previous alternative suggestion, I'd like to post a suggestion myself. What about the sentence: "I often surf the Internet to find out certain things but I also use it to get the latest news since it provides up to date information.?" I'm no expert but it sounds correct to me. Any objections?

Thank you

[Samesame]

In my humble opinion, 'as' and 'since' are correct as well. Or am I mistaken?

[Oad]

I think a comma is necessary before "as" or "since", so "as" and "since" are not appropriate. Am I right?

[Beeesneees]

You're right that the comma is needed - but both 'as' and 'since' can be used.
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