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Linking words

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Look at how these sentences are linked:

1 Because it was raining, we stayed at home.
2 Because of the rain, we stayed at home.
3 Due to the rain, we stayed at home.
(Because + clause) – (Because of + noun) (Due + to + noun)

4 He often felt cold because he had lived in India.
5 He often felt cold because of having lived in India.
6 He often felt cold due to having lived in India.
(because of or due to + gerund)

7 In spite of the cost, we bought it.
8 Despite the cost, we bought it.
9 Although it was expensive, we bought it.
(In spite of or Despite + noun/gerund) In spite of has the same meaning as Despite.

10 In spite of being ill, she came to work.
11 Despite being ill, she came to work.
12 Although she was ill, she came to work.

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