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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.

Use of Let

Use of Let
  • When we want to do something, or we want to be allowed to do something, we may start the sentence with Let me……
Example:
1.  Tina wants to carry her mother’s purse.
Tina: Let me carry your purse.
2.  Jack wants to go for a picnic with his friends.
Jack: Let me go for a picnic with my friends.
3.  Sheena wants to learn music.  
Sheena: Let me learn music.
4.  Ron is bored with his toys and wants to play outside.
Ron: Let me play outside.
  • We use Let to offer to do something for others.
Example:
5.  Mark to his teacher: Let me carry your books.
6.  A blind man is trying to cross the road. Ruth comes to his aid: Let me help you cross the road.
7.  Mark’s friend has a bad cold. He offers to take her to the doctor: Let me take you to the doctor.
8.  Rita’s grandmother is looking for her  knitting needles. She offers to find them: Let me find your needles.
  • We use let’s to suggest an idea or a plan that includes the speaker. Let’s is a short form of Let us.
1.  I am tired. Let’s rest for sometime.
2.  I am hot. Let’s have a cool drink.
3.  I am hungry. Let’s have some cookies.
4.  The car is very dirty. Let’s clean the car.