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Because

We use "because" to express a reason.

For example:

a. We didn’t go to picnic because it was rainy.


b. I need to go to bed early today because I have an early appointment
tomorrow.
c. Amber cannot come with us because she has an assignment to finish.
d. Daniel and his sister are successful because they work hard.

So
We use "so" to express a result.

For example:

a. Henderson is very clever so he doesn’t need to study much to


pass the class.
b. I was running late for my meeting so I had to take a cab.
c. Mr. Jefferson is a very good teacher so his classes are always
filled very quickly.
d. I was very hot so I opened the window.

Complete the following sentences using so or because.

1. ……………….. I loved him, I tried to save him.

2. I loved him, ……………….. I tried to save him.

3. I was not feeling well, ……………….. I decided to consult a doctor.

4. We lost the contract ………………… we couldn’t complete the project.

5. We came back ………………… dad fell ill

 Complete the sentences below with ‘because’ or ‘so’


(remember to use a comma before ‘so’).

1. My cat was hungry ________________ it ate a fish.

2. I’m tired ________________ I didn’t sleep well last night.

3. Stewart bought lunch ________________ he was hungry.

4. Mary was sick last week ________________ she saw a doctor.

5. I was late for work this morning ________________ I overslept.

6. Sweden is a cold country ________________ people wear warm clothes in winter.

7. He didn’t study ________________ he failed the history exam.

8. They weren’t busy ________________ they helped me.

9. I wasn’t careful ________________ I fell off my bicycle.

10. Catherine didn’t spend much money ________________ everything was on sale.

11. The room is still messy ________________ I didn’t clean it.

12. I was angry ________________ my neighbour had a noisy party.

13. Birds can fly ________________ they can travel long distances.

14. John has some more work to do ________________ he’ll be home late.

15. I’m afraid of bees ________________ they might sting me.

16. It was raining ________________ I took my umbrella.

17. Thomas is sleepy ________________ it’s ten o’clock.

18. I was lost ________________ I asked for directions.

19. Olivia was happy ________________ she had a great time at the park.

20. Patrick can drive ________________ he took driving lessons last month.

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