Written by Chris Cotter

Written by Chris Cotter What are the conjunctions because and so? Both because and so are conjunctions which comment on actions. They appear quite similar at first. However, because provides the reason for an action, and so gives the result of or response... More

Written by Chris Cotter What are the conjunctions because and so? Both because and so are conjunctions which comment on actions. They appear quite similar at first. However, because provides the reason for an action, and so gives the result of or response to an action. For example, look at the following sentences: I went to America because I wanted to study English. Because I wanted to study English, I went to America. I wanted to study English, so I went to America. What is the sentence structure? Because is a subordinating conjunction, and should follow the structures below: main clause (S+V+O/C) | because | subordinate clause (S+V+O/C) Because | subordinate clause (S+V+O/C) | , | main clause (S+V+O/C) I didn t but the dress | because | it cost too much. Because | the dress cost too much | , | I didn t buy it. So is a coordinating conjunction, and shows the result of an action. Here is the structure: main clause (S+V+O/C) | , | so | coordinate clause (S+V+O/C) I didn t sleep Less