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A. because, since, as, for, due to the fact that, because of the fact that + subject and a verb
- Since/As it was raining, we didn’t go out.
- It’s no good thinking about going abroad, for we have no money.
Note 1:
As and since can begin the sentence, they are relatively formal. For cannot begin the sentence and we use it in very formal, and often literary context.
As also means also when.
- I burnt myself as I was taking the cake out of the oven.
Since also has another meaning.
- He hasn’t appeared since I lent him some money.
B. because of, due to, owing to, thanks to, on account of, on the grounds of + a noun
- Because of the rain, we didn’t go out.
- Thanks to the interesting plot, the film was exciting.
- Thanks to his help, I was able to finish the report.
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