Topic 29 BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF

1 We left early _____________ the rain. (A) because (B) because of

2 We left early __________ it was raining. (A) because (B) because of

3 The plane crashed __________ an engine malfunction. (A) because (B) because of

4 The plane crashed __________ there was an engine malfunction. (A) because (B) because of

5 He went bankrupt __________ the stock market crashed. (A) because (B) because of

6 He went bankrupt _________ the stock market crash. (A) because (B) because of

7 ___________ his position, he gets a company car. (A) Because (B) Because of

8 ___________ he has a senior position, he gets a company car. (A) Because (B) Because of

9 She thinks he's cute ___________ he has curly hair. (A) because (B) because of

10 She likes him ___________ his curly hair. (A) because (B) because of

11 These buildings can withstand an earthquake ___________ the way (A) because (B) because of
they are constructed.

12 _________ they are built so well, they can withstand an earthquake. (A) Because (B) Because of

13 ___________ health issues, Joe couldn’t be a pilot. (A) Because (B) Because of

14 Joe couldn’t be a pilot ___________ he had some health issues. (A) because (B) because of

15 We decided against holding the event this year ___________ the (A) because (B) because of
poor turnout at last year’s event.

16 ___________ the poor turnout at last year’s event, we decided (A) Because (B) Because of
against holding it again this year.

17 We’d better get going ___________ the show will be starting soon. (A) because (B) because of

18 Most people like the car ___________ its stylish design. (A) because (B) because of

19 _________ his father’s influence, he found it easy to get a good job. (A) Because (B) Because of
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20 Why didn’t I buy the collector’s edition? ___________ the price. (A) because (B) because of

21 ___________ my brother was listening, I had to be careful about (A) Because (B) Because of
what I said.

22 I had to be careful about what I said ___________ my brother. (A) because (B) because of

23 My husband loves this dish ___________ the cheesy taste. (A) because (B) because of

24 ___________ the appearance of the star, a large turnout is (A) Due (B) Due to
expected.

25 The shop will be closed tomorrow ___________ the Labor Day (A) due (B) Due to
holiday.

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Answer Key

1) B 2) A 3) B 4) A

5) A 6) B 7) B 8) A

9) A 10) B 11) B 12) A

13) B 14) A 15) B 16) B

17) A 18) B 19) B 20) B

21) A 22) B 23) B 24) B

25) B

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