Fill in the blank with “because” or”because of” 1. It was difficult to deliver the letter.... the wrong address 2. We have to drive around the bay... the bridge was destroyed in the storm 3. Mary couldn’t go to the party... her illness 4. We have to cut down on our driving ... there is an oil shortage 5. The chickens have died ... the intense heat

1. It was difficult to deliver the letter.because of... the wrong address

2. We have to drive around the bay..because. the bridge was destroyed in the storm

3. Mary couldn’t go to the party..because of. her illness

4. We have to cut down on our driving ..because. there is an oil shortage

5. The chickens have died ..because of. the intense heat