Match Wits With Our Word Wizards

(Text-only version of Word Wizards)

In each sentence, select the correct word:

• Due to/Because of lack of interest, the seminar was cancelled.
• The cracking is due to/ because of increased pressure on the exposed surface.
• The game was called due to/ because of rain.
• A furlough may be necessary due to/because of a stalemate between the President and Congress.
• Degradation is not primarily creep-related, but due to/because of stress-independent flaw growth.

For an explanation of due to and because of, see Quirks of English.

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