Use of ‘So’ and ‘Because’

  • We use ‘so’ to show the result of something and ‘because’ to show the reason for something. Look at the following examples: 
  1. It was a bright, sunny day, so we went for a picnic.
  2.  It was raining so we did not go out.
  3. Nimmi got a prize, so she gave a party.
  4. I was bored so I went for a movie.
  5. He was hungry so he ate the whole cake.
  6. I was tired so I went off to sleep.
  7. John was putting on a lot of weight so he started exercising.
  8. I did not have money to buy a book so I borrowed it from the library.
  9. Because he was not feeling well, Mark did not go to school.
  10. Harry switched on the light because it was very dark.
  11. The child is crying because he is hungry.
  12. Meera is happy because she is going to meet her grandmother.
  13. He cannot walk because he has hurt his leg.
  14. Because she tried hard, she succeeded.
  15. Because I have lost my purse I can’t buy anything today.
  16. Sam’s father left his job because he was transferred to a remote place.

At the park

This is the picture of playground. Look at the picture and describe the different activities the children are engaged in. Also answer the questions given below:

  1. How many children are there in the park?
  2. Name the different games the children are playing in the park?
  3. Who is holding the balloons?
  4. How many boys are there on the slide?
  5. Is it a cold day or a bright, sunny day?
  6. Can you see a sidewalk in the park?
  7. What are the children doing there?
  8. Do you have a park near your house?
  9. What games do you play there?
  10. With whom do you go to the park – with your friends or your parents or by yourself?
  11. Describe the park you go to and the games you play there?