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BECAUSE or SO? EXERCISE 1 |
level: Beginner (A1/A2)
Choose whether each of the following sentences requires SO or BECAUSE. Click on "ANSWER" to see the correct response.
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
