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Hi

Furthering your train of thought:

"Due to" is a noun modifier and provides the reason behind a noun.
"Because of" is a verb modifier and provides a reason behind a verb.

In the given sentence, "due to" is incorrectly providing the reason behind the verb "have been relaxed" - Why have the dress codes been relaxed?....Because of the summer heat.

"Due to" can be used in the following manner:
The relaxation of the dress codes has been due to....the summer heat - in this case "due to" is providing the reason behind the noun "relaxation".

Hope this helps

To know more about the usage of these two modifiers and how to check for their correct usage, click on the following link:
https://blog.gmatwhiz.com/2020/02/04/wh ... UC8dPQjmnM

Dear Friends,

Here is a detailed explanation to this question-


Choice A: This answer choice utilizes the unidiomatic construction "think of...to be", rather than the proper construction "think of...as". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice B: This answer choice utilizes the unidiomatic construction "think of...being". Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice C: This answer choice repeats the error seen in Option B. This answer choice also changes the meaning of the sentence by referring to "a resident" rather than "residents". Additionally, this answer choice uses the plural pronoun "their" to refer to a singular resident. Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Choice D: This answer choice maintains proper idiomatic construction throughout the sentence, preserves the intended meaning of the sentence, and is quite concise. Thus, this answer choice is correct.

Choice E: This answer choice is needlessly wordy due to the use of the passive voice. Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

Hence, D is the best answer choice.

To understand the concept of "Use of Being on GMAT", you may want to watch the following video (~1 minute):



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