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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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"Why" and "so"

Is it correct to use "so" to answer "why" questions if I want don't want to use "because" as usual.

e.g. Why are you late?

I missed the bus, so I am late.
  

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Hi, Is it correct to use "so" to answer "why" questions if I want don't want to use "because" as usual. g. Why are you late?

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  • Hi, Is it correct to use "so" to answer "why" questions if I want don't want to use "because" as usual.
  • g.
  • Why are you late?
  • I missed the bus, so I am late.
  • The most natural reply is simply ' I missed the bus '.
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Hi,

Is it correct to use "so" to answer "why" questions if I want don't want to use "because" as usual.

e.g. Why are you late?

I missed the bus, so I am late.

It's not a natural reply.The most natural reply is simply 'I missed the bus'. You don't need to say 'because'.

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