Causal Linking (Owing to, In View of)

These phrases are called causal linkers. They introduce the reason for something. Most importantly, they act like prepositions. This means they are followed by a noun. They are never followed by a full sentence with a verb. This is a very common trap.

Think of owing to and in view of as pointers. They point directly at the cause.

• Owing to focuses on the source of a problem or situation.
• In view of suggests you have thought about the situation. You are making a decision based on facts.

Imagine you are at an airport. The screen says: Owing to heavy rain, your flight is late. The rain is the cause. The delay is the result. Simple, right? You are just connecting two pieces of a puzzle. It feels a bit like being a detective. You find the cause and show the effect.

1. 1To use these phrases correctly, follow these simple steps.
2. 2Start with your linker: Owing to or In view of.
3. 3Add a noun or a noun phrase: the weather or my busy schedule.
4. 4Add a comma: This is very important for clarity!
5. 5Add the result: the shop is closed.
6. 6You can also flip the order. If you put the result first, you don't need a comma.
7. 7The shop is closed owing to the weather.
8. 8Owing to the weather, the shop is closed.
9. 9Think of it like building a LEGO tower. You have the base (the reason) and the top (the result). You just need the right block (the linker) to connect them. Do not add words like is or was right after the linker. Just keep it simple with a noun. It might feel strange to stop after a noun. But that is the secret to formal English.

Use these phrases when you want to be polite. They are perfect for formal situations.

• Writing a letter to a teacher or boss.
• Explaining a delay in a professional meeting.
• Reading or writing a formal announcement.
• Applying for a new job in an interview.

Imagine you are in a job interview. You say: In view of my experience, I am ready. This sounds much better than Because I have experience. It shows you are serious. It shows you have a high level of respect. You are treating the conversation like a professional event.

Using these in casual chats might be too much. If you say Owing to my hunger, I want pizza to a friend, they might laugh. It’s like wearing a tuxedo to a beach party. Use them where they fit best!

Avoid these phrases in very casual settings. Do not use them in a quick text to your best friend. It will sound like a robot wrote it.

Most importantly, do not use them before a verb.

• ✗ Owing to I was tired...
• ✓ Owing to my tiredness...

Also, do not use in view of if there is no clear situation to consider. It needs a context. If you just want to say 'why' simply, stick to because. These phrases are for specific reasons. They are not for every sentence. If you use them too much, your writing becomes heavy. It’s like adding too much salt to your dinner. A little bit is perfect. Too much ruins the meal. Keep them for your most important points.

One big mistake is mixing up owing to and due to. In modern English, they are very similar. But some people think due to should only follow the verb to be. To stay safe, use owing to at the start of a sentence.

Another mistake is forgetting the noun. Many learners try to put a whole sentence after owing to.

• ✗ Owing to the bus was late.
• ✓ Owing to the late bus.

Don't forget the comma! If the reason comes first, the comma helps the reader breathe. Without it, the sentence feels like one long run.

Finally, avoid saying owing to the fact that. It is very long and wordy. Native speakers do it, but it's often better to just use a noun. Keep your sentences lean and strong. Think of your words like athletes. They should be powerful, not carrying extra weight.

Let’s compare these to because and because of.

• Because is followed by a subject and a verb. Because it rained...
• Because of is followed by a noun. Because of the rain...
• Owing to is just like because of but more formal.

In view of is slightly different. It means "considering these facts."

• Because of the rain, I stayed home. (Simple cause).
• In view of the rain, I stayed home. (I looked at the clouds, thought about it, and decided).

It adds a layer of thinking. It shows you are making a logical choice. It is a very "adult" way to speak. It shows you have control over your actions. While because of is a hammer, in view of is a surgical tool. Both are useful, but they do different jobs.