Understanding 'So' and 'Because'

The video tutorial from SandJ English explains the difference between the conjunctions 'so' and 'because'. It begins with a personal story to set the context, followed by a detailed explanation of each conjunction's structure and usage, supported by examples. The tutorial includes practice sentences to reinforce learning and concludes with a dialogue that illustrates the practical application of these conjunctions.

What was the reason the narrator opened the window?

• It was too cold.

• It was too hot.

• There was a noise outside.

• The window was broken.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is the correct structure for using 'So'?

• Reason because Result

• Result because Reason

• Result, so Reason

• Reason, so Result

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

In the sentence 'I was tired, so I took a break', what is the reason?

• I was late

• I took a break

• I was tired

• I was hungry

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is the correct structure for using 'Because'?

• Result because Reason

• Reason, so Result

• Result, so Reason

• Reason because Result

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

In the sentence 'Lucy is hungry because she didn’t eat breakfast', what is the result?

• Lucy didn’t eat breakfast

• Lucy is hungry

• Lucy went to work

• Lucy is tired

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why was Amy late according to the practice sentences?

• She was stuck in traffic

• She missed her train

• She overslept

• She forgot her keys

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

What is the reason given for not going to class in the practice sentences?

• I was sick

• I was busy

• I was tired

• I was late

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

In the dialogue, why did the speaker need to borrow money?

• They lost their wallet

• They had to pay rent

• They bought a new phone

• It was Mike’s birthday

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

What was the reason for going to the Japanese restaurant in the dialogue?

• It was nearby

• It was recommended

• It was cheap

• They love sushi

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Why couldn’t they play tennis according to the dialogue?

• It was too late

• It started raining

• The court was closed

• They forgot the rackets

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B