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Can “so” express a reason not a result?
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Going through customs to leave a country can sometimes be very
frustrating. First she was asked why she was not rolling her carryon.
The handle got stuck when she got off the car so she had been
forced to open the suitcase to maneuver the handle back to the
suitcase.
Can so express a reason and used as "because". In this passage first she had been forced to open the suit case (past perfect) and then the handle got stuck (past simple). The handle got stuck because or after she had been forced to open suitcase.
I really thought and still think that so express(ed) always a result!
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
meaning so of
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Going through customs to leave a country can sometimes be very
frustrating. First she was asked why she was not rolling her carryon.
The handle got stuck when she got off the car so she had been
forced to open the suitcase to maneuver the handle back to the
suitcase.
Can so express a reason and used as "because". In this passage first she had been forced to open the suit case (past perfect) and then the handle got stuck (past simple). The handle got stuck because or after she had been forced to open suitcase.
I really thought and still think that so express(ed) always a result!
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
meaning so of
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
asked 6 hours ago
user5577user5577
2,55531743
add a comment |
Going through customs to leave a country can sometimes be very
frustrating. First she was asked why she was not rolling her carryon.
The handle got stuck when she got off the car so she had been
forced to open the suitcase to maneuver the handle back to the
suitcase.
Can so express a reason and used as "because". In this passage first she had been forced to open the suit case (past perfect) and then the handle got stuck (past simple). The handle got stuck because or after she had been forced to open suitcase.
I really thought and still think that so express(ed) always a result!
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
meaning so of
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
asked 6 hours ago
user5577user5577
2,55531743
Going through customs to leave a country can sometimes be very
frustrating. First she was asked why she was not rolling her carryon.
The handle got stuck when she got off the car so she had been
forced to open the suitcase to maneuver the handle back to the
suitcase.
Can so express a reason and used as "because". In this passage first she had been forced to open the suit case (past perfect) and then the handle got stuck (past simple). The handle got stuck because or after she had been forced to open suitcase.
I really thought and still think that so express(ed) always a result!
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
meaning so of
meaning so of
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
asked 6 hours ago
user5577user5577
2,55531743
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
asked 6 hours ago
user5577user5577
2,55531743
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
4,81811034
edited 4 hours ago
RubioRic
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4,81811034
asked 6 hours ago
user5577user5577
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asked 6 hours ago
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No, the two words are not interchangeable as they have different meaning and usage. Both are used as a conjunction to join clauses which could include an action and related statement, but it depends on whether you are stating a reason or a cause.
"Because" is used when you are specifying a cause for something. There is even a clue in the word - "be-cause". "So" is a little different because it literally means "therefore". It joins two clauses that follow on from one another logically and that could include a reason for the action, for example:
I am going to the garage so I can get my car repaired.
Getting your car repaired is the reason you are going to the garage, but it is not the cause. The cause is that your car is broken. One logically follows from the other.
A cause would usually be something that has happened in the past or is inevitable, for example:
I went to the hospital because I broke my leg. (past cause)
I have to renew my passport because it expires next month. (future cause)
But a reason is more your motivation for doing something rather than something inevitable.
I have to renew my passport so I can go abroad next year.
answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
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No, so is not interchangeable with because in those sentences.
Their meanings are related and they both serve to mark a reason but let's look at your example.
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
I am going to the
garage because my car is broken
Both sentences express exactly the same meaning but notice where is the reason located in each one.
REASON so ACTION
ACTION because REASON
In the quoted text, first the handle got stuck and that's the reason why later she was forced to open the suitcase.
She was forced to open the suitcase because previously the handle
got stuck
The handle got stock previously so she was force to
open the suitcase
[previously = when she got off the car]
Additional information about the use of so in the Cambridge Dictionary.
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
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No, the two words are not interchangeable as they have different meaning and usage. Both are used as a conjunction to join clauses which could include an action and related statement, but it depends on whether you are stating a reason or a cause.
"Because" is used when you are specifying a cause for something. There is even a clue in the word - "be-cause". "So" is a little different because it literally means "therefore". It joins two clauses that follow on from one another logically and that could include a reason for the action, for example:
I am going to the garage so I can get my car repaired.
Getting your car repaired is the reason you are going to the garage, but it is not the cause. The cause is that your car is broken. One logically follows from the other.
A cause would usually be something that has happened in the past or is inevitable, for example:
I went to the hospital because I broke my leg. (past cause)
I have to renew my passport because it expires next month. (future cause)
But a reason is more your motivation for doing something rather than something inevitable.
I have to renew my passport so I can go abroad next year.
answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
11.7k1045
add a comment |
No, the two words are not interchangeable as they have different meaning and usage. Both are used as a conjunction to join clauses which could include an action and related statement, but it depends on whether you are stating a reason or a cause.
"Because" is used when you are specifying a cause for something. There is even a clue in the word - "be-cause". "So" is a little different because it literally means "therefore". It joins two clauses that follow on from one another logically and that could include a reason for the action, for example:
I am going to the garage so I can get my car repaired.
Getting your car repaired is the reason you are going to the garage, but it is not the cause. The cause is that your car is broken. One logically follows from the other.
A cause would usually be something that has happened in the past or is inevitable, for example:
I went to the hospital because I broke my leg. (past cause)
I have to renew my passport because it expires next month. (future cause)
But a reason is more your motivation for doing something rather than something inevitable.
I have to renew my passport so I can go abroad next year.
answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
11.7k1045
add a comment |
No, the two words are not interchangeable as they have different meaning and usage. Both are used as a conjunction to join clauses which could include an action and related statement, but it depends on whether you are stating a reason or a cause.
"Because" is used when you are specifying a cause for something. There is even a clue in the word - "be-cause". "So" is a little different because it literally means "therefore". It joins two clauses that follow on from one another logically and that could include a reason for the action, for example:
I am going to the garage so I can get my car repaired.
Getting your car repaired is the reason you are going to the garage, but it is not the cause. The cause is that your car is broken. One logically follows from the other.
A cause would usually be something that has happened in the past or is inevitable, for example:
I went to the hospital because I broke my leg. (past cause)
I have to renew my passport because it expires next month. (future cause)
But a reason is more your motivation for doing something rather than something inevitable.
I have to renew my passport so I can go abroad next year.
answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
11.7k1045
No, the two words are not interchangeable as they have different meaning and usage. Both are used as a conjunction to join clauses which could include an action and related statement, but it depends on whether you are stating a reason or a cause.
"Because" is used when you are specifying a cause for something. There is even a clue in the word - "be-cause". "So" is a little different because it literally means "therefore". It joins two clauses that follow on from one another logically and that could include a reason for the action, for example:
I am going to the garage so I can get my car repaired.
Getting your car repaired is the reason you are going to the garage, but it is not the cause. The cause is that your car is broken. One logically follows from the other.
A cause would usually be something that has happened in the past or is inevitable, for example:
I went to the hospital because I broke my leg. (past cause)
I have to renew my passport because it expires next month. (future cause)
But a reason is more your motivation for doing something rather than something inevitable.
I have to renew my passport so I can go abroad next year.
answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
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answered 5 hours ago
AstralbeeAstralbee
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No, so is not interchangeable with because in those sentences.
Their meanings are related and they both serve to mark a reason but let's look at your example.
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
I am going to the
garage because my car is broken
Both sentences express exactly the same meaning but notice where is the reason located in each one.
REASON so ACTION
ACTION because REASON
In the quoted text, first the handle got stuck and that's the reason why later she was forced to open the suitcase.
She was forced to open the suitcase because previously the handle
got stuck
The handle got stock previously so she was force to
open the suitcase
[previously = when she got off the car]
Additional information about the use of so in the Cambridge Dictionary.
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
No, so is not interchangeable with because in those sentences.
Their meanings are related and they both serve to mark a reason but let's look at your example.
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
I am going to the
garage because my car is broken
Both sentences express exactly the same meaning but notice where is the reason located in each one.
REASON so ACTION
ACTION because REASON
In the quoted text, first the handle got stuck and that's the reason why later she was forced to open the suitcase.
She was forced to open the suitcase because previously the handle
got stuck
The handle got stock previously so she was force to
open the suitcase
[previously = when she got off the car]
Additional information about the use of so in the Cambridge Dictionary.
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
No, so is not interchangeable with because in those sentences.
Their meanings are related and they both serve to mark a reason but let's look at your example.
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
I am going to the
garage because my car is broken
Both sentences express exactly the same meaning but notice where is the reason located in each one.
REASON so ACTION
ACTION because REASON
In the quoted text, first the handle got stuck and that's the reason why later she was forced to open the suitcase.
She was forced to open the suitcase because previously the handle
got stuck
The handle got stock previously so she was force to
open the suitcase
[previously = when she got off the car]
Additional information about the use of so in the Cambridge Dictionary.
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
No, so is not interchangeable with because in those sentences.
Their meanings are related and they both serve to mark a reason but let's look at your example.
My car is broken so I am going to the garage
I am going to the
garage because my car is broken
Both sentences express exactly the same meaning but notice where is the reason located in each one.
REASON so ACTION
ACTION because REASON
In the quoted text, first the handle got stuck and that's the reason why later she was forced to open the suitcase.
She was forced to open the suitcase because previously the handle
got stuck
The handle got stock previously so she was force to
open the suitcase
[previously = when she got off the car]
Additional information about the use of so in the Cambridge Dictionary.
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
edited 5 hours ago
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
answered 6 hours ago
RubioRicRubioRic
4,81811034
4,81811034
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
In that case why past perfect is used for had been forced, i see no reel reason if it happened after
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
all the sentence must be in past perfect because it is used as a flashback
– user5577
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
@user5577 I've just written examples to answer this specific question about "so vs. because". I think that you have another question with the same text in relation with the use of past perfect.
– RubioRic
6 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
yes but I ve deleted this question because i thought had been forced was the first action as past perfect was used but now I am completly lost why past perfect was used if it came after
– user5577
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
But past perfect does not point always the first action, you got to see the whole context. I think that in your context, you can use "was forced" to express exactly the same that "had been forced". Maybe you should ask again simplifying a bit "was forced vs had been forced"
– RubioRic
5 hours ago
|
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