Because and So

Lesson 2 : "She was happy because she passed the test".

USE “BECAUSE” TO EXPRESS A REASON:

 He is the best student because he studies a lot.

        (result)   <———-  (reason)

Use because to connect two sentences, when the second sentence is the reason for the action in to the first sentence. This is the opposite of so.

•Take a look at these two sentences:

1.I brought my umbrella.

2.It was raining.

                  “I brought my umbrella because it was raining.”

Examples :

• He was tired because he went to bed late. 

• She was confused because she didn’t understand the lesson.

• Ms. Lina was happy because she got presents. 

• I was angry because my neighbor had a noisy party.  

• My brother was embarrassed because he slipped on the ice. 

USE “SO” TO EXPRESS A RESULT:

He studies a lot, so he is the best student.

  (reason)  ——–> (result) 

use so to connect two sentences, when the first sentence is the reason for the action in the second sentence. 

Take a look at these two sentences:

1.It was raining.

2.I brought my umbrella.

                 “It was raining, so I brought my umbrella.”

Examples :

• Yesterday was a holiday, so we were so happy. 

• She got the flu, so she had to stay in bed

• Jane didn’t like the movie, so she turned off the TV.

• My cat was hungry, so it ate a fish. 

• •I was lost, so I asked for directions.