So!
If you listen carefully, you will find that many people start every sentence with the word so because they like it so much . . . but, actually, that’s not the best use for the word so! Here we will look at how to use it properly.
1.) Use “so” to express a lot of something. Used this way, it is a little like the word “very”.
She was so happy she cried.
Everyone loves him because he is so kind.
2.) “So” also means “to a large degree”.
She talked so fast I could not understand her.
Don’t look so worried.
3.) You can use “so” to say “yes”.
Is it going to rain today? I think so.
Did she pass her test? I think so.
4.) You can use “so” to mean “true”.
I heard that you are a writer. Is that so?
So is also used to join parts of a sentence.
5.) So: “in order that”.
Will you hold my books so I can put on my coat?
They whisper to each other so no one else can hear.
6.) So: “for this reason,” or “therefore”.
I need to learn English and so I started taking lessons.
I was tired and so I didn’t go out with my friends.
7.) “So” can be used to begin a sentence if you want to know the answer to something.
My brother failed his math exam! ….……………………………………………………………………….. …….So does that mean he won’t get into college?