And, But, So, Because MCQ Grammar Quiz – Test – Exercise

We use because to give a reason. Why was I late? Because the bus was late.

We use and to add the next action. Here and then shows what happens next.

We use so to show a result. She studies hard, so she gets good grades.

We use because to give a reason. Why was Thomas hungry at lunchtime? Because he didn’t eat breakfast.

We use but to show a surprise or a problem. We went to the airport, but we forgot our suitcases.

We use and to join two similar ideas. Cathy ordered spaghetti, and Gary ordered pizza.

We use so to show a result. I was sick, so I didn’t go to work.

We use because to give a reason. Why did I fall? Because I wasn’t careful.

We use because to give a reason. Why was the room cold? Because the window was open.

We use and to add the next action. First … and then … shows the order.

We use so to show a result. It’s raining, so take your umbrella.

We use so to show a result. I feel ill, so I’ll see a doctor.

We use but for something we don’t expect. She called, but nobody answered.

We use and to add the next action. I saw my teacher, and I asked him a question.

We use so to show a result. They were bored, so they watched a movie.

We use but for something we don’t expect. I fell off my bike, but I didn’t get hurt.