1. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the space.

We were late for the plane ______ the traffic. (because of / because)

2. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the space.

_____ it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat. (for / as)

3. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the space.

She couldn’t come ______ she had to work. (due to / because)

4. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the space.

______ its high price, we didn’t rent the flat. (owing to / because)

5. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the space.

________ his great cooking, we love going to dinner at Taka’s house. (because of / since)