so, but, because — Exercise 1 | English Grammar Exercises

Choose whether to use so, but, or because in the following sentences.

1.
My little brother is only six months old
he can’t walk.

so
2.
It's hard for me to get up early on Mondays
I usually go to bed late on Sundays.

because
3.
Chris was waiting for Melany
she didn't show up.

but
4.
I've been invited to my best friend's wedding
I need to buy a new dress.

so
5.
I was invited to my best friend's wedding
I couldn't come.

but
6.
Kevin failed the test
he didn't study hard enough.

because
7.
We are getting late
we need to hurry up.

so
8.
Some people feel depressed in winter
there is a lack of sunlight.

because
9.
I'm having a meeting on Wednesday
I have to cancel it.

but
10.
Kate suggested going to a new Japanese restaurant on Pond Street
I just wanted to stay home and read a book.

but
11.
It was cold outside
I put on my coat.

so
12.
Emma is making a chocolate cake
today is her son's birthday.

because
13.
Matthew asked Amilia out on a date
she refused.

but
14.
I have already had breakfast
I'm not hungry.

so
15.
The movie was on
nobody was watching it.

but

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