单选题
______ recent changes in government small business regulations, we will be holding a series of practical workshops to assist owners and managers.
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】recent changes in government small business regulations(最近政府对于小企业监管制度的改变)是名词短语，因此横线处应填入介词或介词短语。答案是(D)because of。