Grammar Quiz- Because And So Exercises

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1. The weather is hot, _____________ the children are swimming.

The word "so" is used in this sentence to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. It suggests that the reason the children are swimming is because the weather is hot. The conjunction "so" is commonly used to connect two clauses and show the reason or result of something. In this case, it explains why the children are engaging in the activity of swimming.

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Grammar Quiz- Because And So Exercises - Quiz

How good are you at using conjunctions in the English language? Do you know where to use 'because' and 'so' in sentences? Complete the exercises given in this... see morequiz and see if you really know the difference between these two.'Because' is a subordinating conjunction used to show the cause of an action, whereas 'so' is a coordinating conjunction used to show an action's result or effect. You must complete the fill-in-the-blanks by choosing either of the two conjunctions in this quiz. Good luck! see less

2. We aren't going to the bank ______ it is closed.

The word "because" is used to explain the reason or cause of something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to explain why the speaker is not going to the bank - because it is closed.

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The word "because" is used to explain the reason or cause of something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to explain why the speaker is not going to the bank - because it is closed.

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3. We are too busy ____ we can't go to the movies today.

The word "so" is used here to indicate a reason or cause. The sentence suggests that the speaker and/or the people they are referring to are too busy to go to the cinema today. The word "so" is used to connect the cause (being too busy) with the effect (not being able to go to the cinema).

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4. I am staying in bed today__________I am very tired.

The word "because" is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. In this case, the person is staying in bed today because they are very tired.

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The word "because" is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. In this case, the person is staying in bed today because they are very tired.

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5. We didn't go to their party _____________ they didn't invite us.

The word "because" is used to provide a reason or explanation for an action or event. In this context, the sentence is expressing that the reason for not going to their party is because they didn't invite us. The word "because" connects the cause (not being invited) to the effect (not attending the party).

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6. She is late, ___ she will have to take a taxi.

The word "so" is used in this context to indicate a result or consequence. The sentence suggests that because she is late, she will have to take a taxi. The conjunction "so" helps to connect the cause (being late) with the effect (taking a taxi).

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7. He is tired _____ he just finished walking ten miles.

The word "because" is used to explain the reason or cause of something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to show that the person is tired as a result of walking ten miles.

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The word "because" is used to explain the reason or cause of something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to show that the person is tired as a result of walking ten miles.

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8. She is studying Italian ___________ she loves languages.

The word "because" is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to show that the reason she is studying Italian is that she loves languages.

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The word "because" is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. In this sentence, the word "because" is used to show that the reason she is studying Italian is that she loves languages.

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9. She has a lot of money, ____________ she can buy that expensive coat.

The word "so" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence. The speaker is stating that since the person has a lot of money, they are able to buy the expensive coat.

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The word "so" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence. The speaker is stating that since the person has a lot of money, they are able to buy the expensive coat.

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10. I was lost ________________ I asked for directions.

The word "so" is used to indicate the reason or cause of an action. In this sentence, the speaker was lost, and as a result, they asked for directions. The word "so" connects the two clauses and shows the cause-and-effect relationship between being lost and seeking directions.

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