1. We delayed our trip _____ the heavy rain.

2. _____ he was tired, he went to bed early.

3. The flight was cancelled _____ the thick fog.

4. She passed the exam _____ her hard work.

5. I can't go out _____ I have too much homework.

6. The accident happened _____ the driver's carelessness.

7. He was very hungry, _____ he ate a large meal.

8. _____ I've already seen this movie, I don't want to watch it again.

9. The shop was closed _____ it was a public holiday.

10. Everything is fine now _____ your timely help.

11. _____ the traffic jam, I was late for the meeting.

12. He is very busy, _____ he can't join us tonight.

13. The crop was ruined _____ the drought.

14. _____ you are here, you might as well help me.

15. He failed the test _____ he didn't study at all.

16. We had to stay at home _____ the storm.

17. I didn't go to work _____ I was feeling ill.

18. The price of oil has risen, _____ everything is more expensive.

19. _____ her illness, she couldn't attend the wedding.

20. I'm going to sleep _____ I'm exhausted.

21. The project was successful _____ the team's effort.

22. _____ it was raining, we took an umbrella.

23. The match was postponed _____ the bad weather.

24. He didn't have enough money, _____ he didn't buy the laptop.

25. _____ his bravery, the child was saved.