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Question by June
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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Should "so" be used as a conjunction joining two independent clauses? Would a subordinate construction, using "since" or "because" be a better choice?

Answer by thomasmilsom
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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"So" has a history as a coordinating conjunction, but it is frowned upon in this capacity in formal writing. "Since" sounds almost familiar, but it is still better than the "so" construction. "Because" is the safest bet.

Answer by Drdar
Submitted on 9/24/2005
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In 2005 is "so" still considered a conjunction. My understanding is that it was considered a conjunction in the past but that this has changed.

Answer by Orange
Submitted on 3/6/2006
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I think so should be uses as a conjunction because I'm always right!

Answer by yeahhhhhh
Submitted on 10/9/2006
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let ya shoulda lean and just let yeah shoulda lean

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