Because of or due to. Choose the correct one.

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

2. She arrived late __________ the heavy traffic.

3. They cancelled the game __________ the rain.

4. His absence was __________ injury.

5. He didn’t play __________ an injury.

6. The cancellation of the game was __________ rain.

7. Her dismissal was __________ constant lateness.

8. They dismissed her __________ her constant lateness.