B2 Writing - Giving Examples and Reason

Sarah wants to go to the salon today (because / because of) her hair needs a trim.

• because

• because of

(Because / Because of) the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade

• Because

• Because of

Diane missed her flight (due to / because) a traffic delay on her way to the airport.

• due to

• because

(Due to / Because) my car was stolen; I will have to rent a car for the next few days.

• Due to

• Because

The doctors said that the man’s death was (due to / because) heart failure.

• due to

• because

The teacher thinks the students didn’t learn the lesson well enough (because / because of) they weren’t listening to her.

• because

• because of

(Because / Because of) the lights don’t work, you’ll need a flashlight when you go down into the basement.

• Because

• Because of

The company won’t hire him (due to / because) he tested positive for drugs.

• due to

• because

The door doesn’t close properly (because / because of) it’s broken.

• because

• because of

School was cancelled (due to / because) the weather.

• due to

• because