What word or words could be eliminated from this sentence for a stronger effect The schools were closed in light of the fact that a tornado had struck?

Answer 1

The word or words that could be eliminated from this sentence include:

The schools were closed in light of the fact that a tornado had struck.

Rewrite 1: Schools were closed because a tornado struck.

Rewrite 2: A tornado caused schools to close. (gets rid of because; puts the tornado as the actor committing the action)

Rewrite 4: A tornado closed schools. (Simple, to the point.)

Answer 2

in light of the fact that

Answer 3

The nature