Because vs So

Because

We use "because" to express a reason.

For example:

a. We didn’t go to picnic because it was rainy.
b. I need to go to bed early today because I have an early appointment tomorrow.
c. Amber cannot come with us because she has an assignment to finish.
d. Daniel and his sister are successful because they work hard.

So

We use "so" to express a result.

For example:

a. Henderson is very clever so he doesn’t need to study much to pass the class.
b. I was running late for my meeting so I had to take a cab.
c. Mr. Jefferson is a very good teacher so his classes are always filled very quickly.
d. I was very hot so I opened the window.

Conjunctions Table
Also & Too & As Well Although In Spite Of Because Since As For Because vs So Besides Both and Both Of Both and Neither Contrast Conjunctions Despite / In Spite of Either...or	Except For / Apart From However In Addition In Case Neither...nor No Matter...(what) Notwithstanding Not only...but also Unless Other Conjunctions

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