English Grammar: Reflexive Pronouns, Because/So

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Which sentence correctly uses 'so' or 'neither' to show agreement?

  • A: I haven't had an accident. B: So have I.
  • A: I don't like traffic. B: So do I.
  • A: I love driving fast. B: Neither do I.
  • A: I am always careful. B: So am I. (correct)

The word 'because' introduces a consequence or result, while 'so' introduces a reason.

False (B)

They completed the project all by _________ without any external help.

themselves

Rewrite the following two sentences as one sentence using either 'because' or 'so': 'He was speeding. He got a ticket.'

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Match the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun.

<p>I accidentally cut ______ while chopping vegetables. = myself Did you build that shed by __________? = yourself The dog scratched _________ on the fence. = itself We saw __________ in the funhouse mirror. = ourselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Reflexive Pronouns

Pronouns referring back to the subject of the sentence (e.g., myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves).

Because

Connects a reason; it explains 'why'.

So

Connects a result or consequence.

So...

Indicates agreement with a positive statement.

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Neither...

Indicates agreement with a negative statement.

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Study Notes

Reflexive Pronouns

  • Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person.
  • Examples of reflexive pronouns include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
  • Reflexive pronouns can also be used to indicate completing something without assistance.
  • In the example, "I fixed the hair dryer myself," the speaker highlights they completed the task alone.

Because versus So

  • "Because" introduces a reason.
  • "So" introduces a consequence or a result.
  • Most accidents happen because people do not pay attention.
  • He did not turn off the electricity, so he got a shock.

So and Neither

  • "So" and "Neither" indicate agreement with the speaker.
  • "So" shows agreement with an affirmative statement.
  • "Neither" shows agreement with a negative statement.
  • When someone says, "I'm a careful driver," the appropriate response showing agreement is, "So am I."
  • When someone says, "I'm not an aggressive driver," the appropriate response showing agreement is, "Neither am I."

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