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Grammar: The Conjunction 'So'

A2 Lesson 18: Showing Results

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the conjunction 'so' to connect a reason with its result.

Showing the Result ➡️

We use the word so to show the result or consequence of something. It helps us connect a reason to what happens next. The structure is simple:

[The Reason], so [The Result].

'Because' vs. 'So'

'Because' and 'so' are opposites. 'Because' introduces a reason, while 'so' introduces a result. Look how we can express the same idea in two different ways.

Because (gives the REASON)

We go to the cafe because we are thirsty.

I am tired because I woke up early.

So (gives the RESULT)

We are thirsty, so we go to the cafe.

I woke up early, so I am tired.

In Conversation

Here's how you might hear 'so' in a conversation in Siem Reap.

Srey: Wow, it is very hot today!

Pov: I know. I don't want to walk.

Srey: Me too, so let's get a tuk-tuk.

Pov: Good idea. And I don't have any water, so we should buy some before we go to the temple.

Practice Your Grammar 🎯

Exercise: Choose 'because' or 'so'

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. It was raining, ___ we took an umbrella.
   → so
2. We took an umbrella ___ it was raining.
   → because
3. He is very kind, ___ everyone likes him.
   → so
4. Everyone likes him ___ he is very kind.
   → because
5. She didn't study, ___ she failed the exam.
   → so

Your Grammar Mission ⭐

Connect the Ideas

Connect the two ideas below in two different sentences: one using 'because' and one using 'so'.

Ideas: The restaurant was full. / We went to another place.

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1. Sentence with 'so': _________________________

2. Sentence with 'because': _________________________

(Answers are at the bottom of the vocabulary section)

Key Vocabulary

• Result (Noun) | លទ្ធផល
  A consequence or outcome of an action or event.
• Reason (Noun) | ហេតុផល
  A cause or explanation for an action or event.
• Consequence (Noun) | ផលវិបាក
  A result of an action, often one that is not good.

Mission Answers:
1. The restaurant was full, so we went to another place.
2. We went to another place because the restaurant was full.