So and because

How do you come to school?

I live near the MTR station so I come to school by MTR.

I come to school by MTR because I live near the MTR station.

How do you come to school?

Showing results

We use so to show the results of something.

e.g.

I missed the bus so I was late.

result

So and because We can’t put so at the

beginning of the sentence. e.g. I live near the MTR station so I come to

school by MTR.

So I come to school by MTR, I live near the MTR station.

Use so or because

She stays at home because it rains heavily.

It rains heavily so she stays at home.result

• Kelly studies hard.• She always gets good results in the exams.

the result

Kelly studies hard ________ she always gets good results in the exams.

so

Practice

• Andy runs very fast.• He wins a lot of prizes.

Andy runs very fast so he wins a lot of prizes.

Practice

• Betty woke up late this morning.• She went to school by taxi.

Betty woke up late this morning so she went to school by taxi.

• Travelling by MTR is fast.• I like travelling by it.

Travelling by MTR is fast so I like travelling by it.

1 I eat ________ I’m hungry.2 Mary was ill ________ she didn’t come

to school.3 I sleep ________ I’m tired.4 It’s cold _________ I close the window.5 He eats a lot ________ he’s

overweight.

6 I’m late _________ I missed the bus.7 I’m thirsty ________ I drink some

water.

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