Which version of the underlined portion is most concise and correct: "due to the fact that it was raining"?
- A. because it was raining ✓
- B. due to it was raining
- C. being that it was raining
- D. on account of the fact it was raining
Correct answer
A. because it was raining
Explanation
The ACT English section rewards concision. 'Because it was raining' expresses the same meaning far more efficiently than the wordy original phrase.
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