1. She was fired ___ she leaked her company’s secret.
because
2. I was tired ___ sleeping too late last night.
because of
3. ___ I hate her, I still help her.
Although / Even though
4. ___ of the heat of the sun, we choose not to go outside.
Because of
5. ___ my mistake, Mom forgave me.
Despite / In spite of
6. She didn’t listen to my explanation ___ I tried a lot.
although / even though
7. ___ the fact that she woke up early, she still missed the school bus.
In spite of / Despite
8. I need to let my friends go ___ I want them to stay one more week.
although / even though
9. A lot of problems occur ___ climate change.
because of
10. I must buy a new helmet ___ the old one is lost.
because
11. ___ I don’t want to receive new messages from him, I block him.
Because
12. My patient needs to be carefully supervised ____the side effects of the vaccine.
because of
13. ___ walking every day and eating a healthy diet, many people still have strokes.
Despite / In spite of
14. ___ my carelessness, I had to pay the price.
Because of
15. Maria must sign the form now ___ tomorrow is due.
because
16. I slept with the lights on ___ I am mature now.
although / even though
