11 Form, Meaning and Function
Because versus So
The subordinate conjunction because introduces a reason—it tells why.
The conjunction so introduces a consequence or a result.
Most accidents happen because people don’t pay attention.
He didn’t see the stop sign, so he caused an accident.
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So and Neither
So… and Neither both show agreement with the speaker.
So… shows agreement with an affirmative statement.
Neither… shows agreement with a negative statement.
A: I’m a careful driver. A: I’m not tired right now.
B: So am I. B: Neither am I.
A: I have some good news. A: I never lose my cool.
B: So do I. B: Neither do I.
A: I just heard a crash. A: I didn’t watch the news last night.
B: So did I. B: Neither did I.
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