A. Complete the following sentences by choosing from the words available in the box!

1. We didn’t go to the beach because ………..

2. The car crashed into the traffic light because of ……………
3. Due to ……………………. , the store was forced to close
4. They can’t have any more candy because ……………
5. Jimmy can’t reach the ring because ……………
6. My car won’t start because of …………….
7. Due to ………., Cindy had trouble finding a job
8. The forest fire started because of ……………
9. Because …………………, they have decided to get married
10. She’s frustrated because of ……………. In the delivery of the package

- He’s too short - the poor economy

- The delay - the cold
- It was too cold outside - bad brakes
- A lightning strike on some dead trees - they are in love
- Her lack of experience - they’ve eaten too much of it

B. Complete the sentences by using Because or Because of!

1. …. the cold weather, we stayed home.
2. …… his hard work, he is now a very successful businessman.
3. ……. his lack of courage, Nathan didn’t participate in the competition.
4. ……. my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next few days.
5. ……. the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade.
6. ……. the lights don’t work, you’ll need a flashlight when you go down into the
basement.
7. ……. I lost mine, I am going to ask my friend if I can borrow his calculator for
the tomorrows exam.
8. ……. its facilities serve the public very well, this hotel is highly rated.
9. ….. her sickness, She didn’t go to the supermarket
10. All the flights were cancelled …….the harsh weather conditions.