BECAUSE AND BECAUSE OF

We stayed home _________ the rain.

• BECAUSE

• BECAUSE OF

Steven went to the library ________ he needed to borrow a book.

• because

• because of

• due to

• as a result of

Some students don't want to answer questions in class ______ they're afraid of making mistakes.

• because

• because of

• due to

• as a result of

I couldn't sleep last night ________ all the mosquitoes.

• because

• because of

The teacher was angry with the students ______ their laziness and untidiness.

• as a result of

• so

• because

We couldn't watch the movie ______ the tickets were all sold out.

• because

• due to

• as a result of

We had to return home early _______ we didn't budget properly.

• because of

• because

• due to

• as a result of

I suggest you visit the South Island ________ the beautiful scenery.

• because

• because of

Melissa has no voice _________ she's sick.

• because of

• because

• as a result of

People were late for work __________ the bad traffic.

• because

• due to

• so