1. The flight was delayed ________ bad weather.

a) due to b) because of

2. The concert was canceled ________ the lead singer falling ill.
a) due to b) because of

3. He missed the bus ________ oversleeping.

a) due to b) because of

4. The party was a success ________ the careful planning of the hosts.
a) due to b) because to

5. She couldn't attend the meeting ________ a family emergency.

a) due to b) because of

6. The match was rescheduled ________ the heavy rain.

a) due to b) because

7. He got a promotion ________ his hard work and dedication.

a) due to b) because

8. The project failed ________ insufficient funding.

a) due to b) because

9. The shop was closed ________ a power outage.

a) due to b) because

10. The team lost the game ________ their poor performance.
a) due to b) because

11. The play was canceled ________ the lead actor getting injured.
a) due to b) because

12. They arrived late ________ heavy traffic.

a) due to b) because
13. The road was closed ________ a landslide.
a) due to b) because
14. The flight was delayed ________ technical issues.
a) due to b) because

15. She was absent from work ________ a contagious illness.

a) due to b) because