Violet Level Quiz #4 – because, because of, and due to (ANSWERS) | ||
Part A. Directions: Complete each sentence by underlining either “because,” “because of,” or “due to.” Example: They bought the couch (because / because of) it was on sale. 1. Sarah wants to go to the salon today (because / because of) her hair needs a trim. 2. (Because / Because of) the change in the weather, we have decided not to go to the parade. 3. Diane missed her flight (due to / because) a traffic delay on her way to the airport. 4. (Due to / Because) my car was stolen, I will have to rent a car for the next few days. 5. The doctors said that the man’s death was (due to / because) heart failure. 6. The teacher thinks the students didn’t learn the lesson well enough (because / because of) they weren’t listening to her. 7. (Because / Because of) the lights don’t work, you’ll need a flashlight when you go down into the basement. 8. The company won’t hire him (due to / because) he tested positive for drugs. 9. The door doesn’t close properly (because / because of) it’s broken. 10. School was cancelled (due to / because) the weather. | ||
Part B. Directions: Complete each sentence by choosing from the clauses, phrases, and words that are available to the right 1. We didn’t go to the beach because ______________c_________________. 2. The car crashed into the traffic light because of _____________h_____________. 3. Due to ___________f______________, the store was forced to close. 4. They can’t have any more candy because ______________j_____________. 5. Jimmy can’t reach the ball because ___________a______________. 6. My car won’t start because of _____________g_____________. 7. Due to __________e____________, Cindy had trouble finding a job. 8. The forest fire started because of _____________d____________. 9. Because ____________i_____________, they have decided to get married. 10. She’s frustrated because of ____________b___________ in the delivery of the package.
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