Because & because of

We went to the restaurant __________ we didn’t want to start cooking.

• because

• because of

Chris didn’t stay __________ Kevin’s arrival.

• because

• because of

They have some difficulties __________ me. This is entirely my fault.

• because

• because of

Peter left the party early __________ he had a morning class.

• because

• because of

Emma canceled her trip __________ bad weather conditions.

• because

• because of

People are losing their jobs __________ the recession.

• because

• because of

He hit the man __________ he was driving too fast.

• because

• because of

I felt lonely __________ nobody was talking to me.

• because

• because of

Nobody could understand what he was saying __________ his strong accent.

• because

• because of

Lilly didn’t pass the test __________ she hadn’t studied hard enough.

• because

• because of