Because of or due to. Choose the correct one.

1. Her dismissal was __________ constant lateness.

2. His absence was __________ injury.

3. The cancellation of the game was __________ rain.

4. She arrived late __________ the heavy traffic.

5. They dismissed her __________ her constant lateness.

6. He didn’t play __________ an injury.

7. His suspension was __________ the consumption of banned substances.

8. They cancelled the game __________ the rain.