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Introduce Causes with "Due to" and "Owing to"

This set contains 11 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024

SThe delay stPastwas p2due to heavy traffic.

Explanation

The delay was due to heavy traffic.

Due to rain, S*the event st*Pastwas v2Pastpostponed.

Explanation

Due to rain, the event was postponed.

SThe success of the project stPastwas due to the team's hard work.

Explanation

The success of the project was due to the team's hard work.

Patternsthe team's hard work

pAOwing to his expertise, Swe VPastcompleted the task on time.

Explanation

Owing to his expertise, we completed the task on time.

SThe flight cancellation stPastwas due to technical problems.

Explanation

The flight cancellation was due to technical problems.

Patternsthe flight cancellation

pAOwing to unforeseen circumstances, Sour plans VPastchanged.

Explanation

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, our plans changed.

Due to the holiday, S*our office Hfwill st*be v2Pastclosed tomorrow.

Explanation

Due to the holiday, our office will be closed tomorrow.

pAOwing to the doctor’s advice, She HPresis pAPrestaking a break from work.

Explanation

Owing to the doctor’s advice, he is taking a break from work.

Patternstake — took — taken^the doctor’s advice

SThe increase in sales stPresis due to the new marketing strategy.

Explanation

The increase in sales is due to the new marketing strategy.

Patternsthe new marketing strategy

pAOwing to her quick thinking, S*the crisis st*Pastwas v2Pastaverted.

Explanation

Owing to her quick thinking, the crisis was averted.

Patternsher quick thinking

Due to high demand, Swe HPresare pAPresextending our hours this weekend.

Explanation

Due to high demand, we are extending our hours this weekend.