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and so vs and so,

Both "and so" and "and so," are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "And so" is used to connect ideas or actions, while "and so," is used to introduce a consequence or conclusion.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 777 views

and so

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to connect ideas or actions.

Use "and so" to indicate a logical consequence or to connect related ideas or actions.

Examples:

  • She studied hard, and so she passed the exam.
  • He saved enough money, and so he could buy a new car.
  • You listened to Clarkson and so should I have done.
  • Internet marketing can promise this and so much more.
  • Parliament has spoken and so has the Commission.
  • This will cause lateral instability and so side-to-side movement.
  • Our relationships have suffered and so has our health.
  • And so and so and so.
  • You're always so polite and so proper.
  • There are so and so many prisoners.
  • It all seems so massive and so random.
  • He even wrote certain politicians and so called features of the...
  • We're ruined and so are you.
  • Katarina has been unfaithful, and so have l.
  • No you're not and so concludes our deal.
  • From the other side, and so was he.
  • Sookie need to keeper mouth shut, and so do you.
  • You leave this place and so do l.
  • In Dr. Montgomery's judgment, and so have I.
  • No, I saw her, and so did the murderer.
  • The kids prefer the substitute, and so do I.
  • It feels comfortable, and so therefore, she often shows up without calling.

Alternatives:

  • therefore
  • consequently
  • as a result

and so,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a consequence or conclusion.

Use "and so," to introduce a consequence or conclusion following a series of events or actions.

Examples:

  • He missed the train, and so, he arrived late for the meeting.
  • She forgot her umbrella, and so, she got wet in the rain.
  • You were passed over for a promotion and so, to get back at Lachlan, you set your sights on me.
  • This made James and Richard very angry, and so, on the last lap, they exacted their revenge.
  • Cancelling cards, and so, thanks.
  • He suffered what our doctor diagnosed as a psychotic break, and so, occasionally, Mr. Baxter makes crazy accusations.
  • Unfortunately, the ultimate objective of a European Constitution would be precisely the opposite, and so, of course, we cannot vote for it.
  • Will, courage, emotion, enthusiasm - all are wanting, and so, therefore, are credibility and confidence.
  • It's just I was very excited because we found the dress, and so, you know, stuff happened, and it didn't mean anything at all.
  • It's basically talking like you write, and so, for example, we're thinking so much these days about Lincoln because of the movie.
  • I said I'd do that and so, here I am.
  • And I mistook it for banana pudding, and so, obviously, I...
  • We were transformed that morning into a different nation, more fearful and so, of course, more hostile.
  • That cannot be our objective, and so, Commissioner, I do not believe that you will find a majority in Parliament in favour of this scheme.
  • So Milhouse got the redemption he deserved, and so, in a way, did Bart.
  • I am a beggar and so, as the proverb tells us, I cannot be a chooser.
  • The sunrise would have killed her, but one of the men had gouged out her eyes with his pitchfork, and so, she survived.
  • The problem should therefore be considered as a foreign and security policy issue and so, besides Commissioner Piebalgs, I would willingly address Mr Solana and Mrs Ferrero-Waldner.
  • I am under an obligation to act in accordance with the Group's vote, and so, good democrat that I am, I am in favour...
  • In the three stated areas, Europe purchases four times as much from the Americans, and so, to that extent, we already have a very intensive mutual 'partnership'.
  • Cervarix is not infectious and so, it cannot cause HPV related diseases.
  • We need to make our position absolutely clear here, and so, too, must the Commission.

Alternatives:

  • thus,
  • hence,
  • therefore,

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