So as Connector and So as Intensifier

We use “so” to connect to statements (sentences) together. The second sentences is the result of what  is or was expressed when the speaker uttered the first statement.

  • I am tired. 
  • I am going to bed. 
  • I am tired, so I am going to bed. 
  • The baby is hungry. 
  • We have to feed him. 
  • The baby is hungry, so we have to feed him. 
  • I am running late. 
  • I am going to take a taxi. 
  • I am running late, so I am going to take a taxi. 
  • He is tired of waiting.
  • He is going home. 
  • He is tired of waiting, so he is going home. 
  • The movie was sold out. 
  • We went to the play instead. 
  • The movie was sold out, so we went to the play instead. 
  • I have a really bad cold. 
  • I decided to stay home from work today. 
  • I have a really bad cold, so I decided to stay home from work today. 
  • We have all we need. 
  • We are going to start the project immediately. 
  • We have all we need , so we are going to start the project immediately. 
  • They said they have been dating for a long time. 
  • They decided to get married. 
  • They said they have been dating for a long time, so they decided to get married. 
  • The book that I just read is really interesting. 
  • I am going to recommend it to my friend. 
  • The book that I just read is really interesting, so I am going to recommend it to my friend. 

We also use “so” as an intensifier. When used this way, “so” emphasizes the adjective.
In this case, “so” has the same meaning as “very”. However, “so” is used in a more informal way. As a rule we could say that “so” is used in informal speech and “very” is used in formal speech. so = very.

  • Thanks so much for the favor. 
  • It is so cold that I don’t want to go out. 
  • He is so kind to people. 
  • I am so tired! I can’t walk anymore.
  • This drink is so good. I am going to have another one. 
  • This soup is so delicious! How did you make it?. 
  • It is so hot in here! Turn on the air conditioner, please. 
  • I am so happy to see you! Where have you been?
  • The movie was so exiting, that is why we are going to watch it again. 
  • The conference was so interesting and informative! Everybody had good comments about it.