Rephrasing

Example
: Due to the fact that they cannot work, the government pays for the treatment.

Due to the fact that is wordy, and Writing from A to Z (Fourth Edition, page 252) recommends replacing it with the single word because. Also, there is no clear connection between the two parts of the sentence.

Correction: Because disability recipients cannot work, the government pays for their treatment.

Check the following resources for useful practice material: 1) Guide to Grammar and Writing, 2) Colleen Hildebrand's UCI Correction Symbols with hyperlinks.

For further advise on conciseness, consult the LARC Electronic Writing Center Grammar Checklist.

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