Because of or due to. Choose the correct one.

1. He didn’t play __________ an injury.

2. She arrived late __________ the heavy traffic.

3. They dismissed her __________ her constant lateness.

4. They cancelled the game __________ the rain.

5. His absence was __________ injury.

6. Her dismissal was __________ constant lateness.

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

8. The cancellation of the game was __________ rain.