Which version of 'Due to the fact that it was raining, the game was cancelled' is the most concise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Because it was raining, the game was cancelled.
- Step 1: Wordy phrases such as 'due to the fact that' can be shortened. Step 2. 'Because' carries the same meaning in one word. Answer: Because it was raining.... Why not the others: the others keep the long phrases.
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