Because vs Because of

I'm asking you _______ I want to know your opinion.

• because

• because of

I was late this morning ______ the traffic.

• because

• because of

She can't drive _____ her blindness.

• because

• because of

The bank closed down _____ the recession.

• because

• because of

I came back _____ I had forgotten my briefcase.

• because

• because of

We stopped playing basketball _____ the rain.

• because

• because of

Aljohara is a good student ____ she is always prepared for class.

• because

• because of

Li Zhou moved to Paris ___ her job.

• because

• because of

Jay earns good grades ___ he works hard.

• because

• because of

I have to reschedule my vacation ___ COVID-19.

• because

• because of