371. Use the formula the fact that ... to introduce a clause of reason used as the subject.
Wrong. Since you insist forces me to yield.
Right. The fact that you insist forces me to yield.
Revise. Because he looked so weak made me offer him a ride.
372. Use due to, owing to, and caused by only as adjectives, obviously modifying a noun. ([See 418.])
Wrong. This question is very difficult to answer due to the small amount of information available.
Right. The difficulty about answering this question is caused by the scarcity of information available.
Right. This question is very difficult to answer because little information is available.
Revise. Owing to the high wind Porter’s punts in the second half averaged only twenty-eight yards.
373. Use because of and on account of only as prepositions to introduce adverbial phrases attached to verbs.