Topic: Which conjunction: BECAUSE or SO? 1 |
level: Beginner (A1/A2)
Choose whether each of the following sentences requires SO or BECAUSE.
1. James didn't do his homework ___________ he was tired.
Answer because
2. My friend had to cancel our lunch date, ___________ I ate alone.
Answer so
3. He was already pretty upset, ___________ I didn't tell him the bad news.
Answer so
4. He was hired ___________ he spoke German.
Answer because
5. I really liked his last book, ___________ I'm going to buy his new one.
Answer so
6. Robert didn't complain ___________ he knew that it wouldn't change anything.
Answer because
7. He fell in love with her ___________ she was a good person.
Answer because
8. He fell in love with her, ___________ he bought her flowers every day.
Answer so
9. She stopped eating meat ___________ she loved animals.
Answer because
10. He was expecting to fail the test, ___________ he was surprised when he passed.
Answer so
11. I didn't call my brother ___________ I was working.
Answer because
12. We stopped ___________ my mom could buy some water.
Answer so
13. Charlotte found out, ___________ she got really upset.
Answer so
14. Peter failed his exam ___________ he didn't study.
Answer because
15. David was planning to travel to Germany, ___________ he decided to take German lessons.
Answer so
16. It was really hot outside, ___________ we went swimming in a nearby lake.
Answer so
17. I stayed at home ___________ my mom made me.
Answer because
18. Q: Did you move to Denver because of the weather? A: No, I moved to Denver ___________ I got a job there.
Answer because
19. Amelia couldn't tolerate her loud neighbors, ___________ she moved out.
Answer so
20. I'm going on a diet, ___________ I'll probably be grumpy for the next two weeks.
Answer so BACK TO LIST OF EXERCISES
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