Are because and so similar?
The conjunctions “because” and “so” are closely related.
Because expresses the cause/reason. It connects the effect phrase to the cause/reason phrase.
I couldn’t play outside because it was raining.
(effect) (conjunction) (cause/reason)
Whereas So expresses the effect. It connects the cause/reason phrase to the effect phrase.
It was raining, so I couldn’t play outside.
(cause/reason) (conjunction) (effect)
The first example can be converted to the second example by interchanging the position of the clauses, changing the conjunction, and adding a comma, and vice versa.
This simple trick can help the students understand the concept faster. This method stresses on identifying the cause/reason and its effect in a sentence which is, skill-wise, good practice for the students.
Nicely said
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