Part A.

Directions: Complete each sentence by underlining either “because,” “because of,” or

“due to.”
1. Sarah wants to go to the salon today (because / because of) her hair needs a trim.
2. (Because / Because of) the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade.
3. Diane missed her flight (due to / because) a traffic delay on her way to the airport.
4. (Due to / Because) my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next few days.
5. The doctors said that the man’s death was (due to / because) heart failure.
6. The teacher thinks the students didn’t learn the lesson well enough (because / because of) they
weren’t listening to her.
7. (Because / Because of) the lights don’t work, you’ll need a flashlight when you go down into
the basement.
8. The company won’t hire him (due to / because) he tested positive for drugs.
9. The door doesn’t close properly (because / because of) it’s broken.
10. School was cancelled (due to / because) the weather.

Part B. Directions: Complete each sentence by choosing from the clauses, phrases, and words
that are available to the right

1. We didn’t go to the beach because ____. a. it’s too high

2. The car crashed into the traffic light b. the delay
because of ____.
3. Due to ____, the store was forced to close. c. it was too cold outside
4. They can’t have any more candy because d. a lightning strike on some dead trees
_____.
5. Jimmy can’t reach the ball because _____. e. her lack of experience

6. My car won’t start because of _____. f. the poor economy

7. Due to ____, Cindy had trouble finding a g. the cold

job.
8. The forest fire started because of ___. h. bad brakes

9. Because ___, they have decided to get

 married. i. they are in love
10. She’s frustrated because of ___ in the
delivery of the package. j. they’ve eaten too much of it

1) He opened the window. He wanted to let fresh air in. (in order to)
He opened the window …
2) I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos.(so that)
I took my camera …
3) He studied really hard. He wanted to get better marks. (in order to)
He studied really hard …
4) Jason learns Chinese. His aim is to work in China. (to)
Jason learns Chinese …
5) I’ve collected money. I will buy a new car. (so that)
I’ve collected money …
6) Many people left Turkey in 1960s.They wanted to find jobs in Germany. (in order to)
Many people left Turkey in 1960s …
7) She attends to a course. She wants to learn chess. (to)
She attends to a course
8) Linda turned on the lights. She wanted to see better. (so that)
Linda turned on the lights …
9) I will come with you. I want to help you. (in order to)
I will come with you ….
10) We are going to cinema. We will watch a horror film. (to)
We are going to cinema...
11) You must take your umbrella. You won’t get wet. (in order)
You must take your umbrella …
12) He waited at the counter. He wanted to see her. (in order)
He waited at the counter...
13) We all put on our coats. We were feeling cold. (so that)
We all put on our coats … keep warm.
14) We stayed inside. There was a tropical storm.
15) Tracy failed the exam. She didn’t study.
16) My flight was delayed. I didn’t make it home in time for the wedding.
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