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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.

Slumdog Millionaire

After three attempts I was finally able to see the complete movie – Slumdog Millionaire. The movie initially turned me off with its portrayal of stark reality but it turns out to be an incredible love story. This is the redeeming feature of the film apart from the rags to riches story. The first part appalls you – makes your hair stand on end. It is perhaps the reality of India but it nauseates – it is outrageous, it is frightening. Is this really happening in our country? Are the children going through such inhumane brutality? Is someone doing anything to save orphaned, street children or are they left uncared for to become victims of criminals/ underworld? The movie is a celebration of India’s sordidness.

The 3 idiots

The Three Idiots – First Impression

The Three Idiots is a blast – breathlessly exhilarating. Hat’s off to Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and the cast. Amir Khan is a magician, a puppeteer. He holds the strings to people’s heart or let me say he puts his heart and soul in what he does. And it shows. After a long time I have come across a movie which I’d like to see again. Besides entertaining in a superb way, the movie playfully conveys a lot of messages – Be Optimistic; Trust your intuitions; Follow your heart; Do not succumb to pressure; Voice yourself; Education, Knowledge, Learning is more important than marks and degrees; Don’t run after success, it will run after you if you have the ability and most importantly Make others happy; Be kind and compassionate.

Well, do not get a wrong impression by this list. Go and watch the movie – it makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you think. You roll with laughter when Chattur gives the welcome speech on teacher’s day, you cry when the boys discover their attitude, you sit on the edge of the chair during the delivery and marvel when everything turns out well and you come out of the cinema hall thinking on a lot of matters.

All in all – The Three Idiots is a must watch – excellent, contemporary story, direction, cinematography, music and acting.