Because vs. Because Of

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1. We cancelled the trip because of the rain.
2. Because of you, we are in trouble now.
3. We rushed indoors because it started raining.
4. I was late because my car broke down on the way.
5. I help him because I like him.
6. Because of his hard work, he achieved great success in life.
7. He failed because of his laziness.
8. She didn’t go to work because she was ill.
9. Because of her illness, she could not go to work.
10. He can’t walk because of his injury.
11. Because he has broken his leg, he cannot walk now.
12. She works hard because she wants to succeed.