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It seemed appropriate that vs so It seemed appropriate that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "It seemed appropriate that" is a standalone phrase that can be used to express a judgment or decision, while "So it seemed appropriate that" adds emphasis and a sense of consequence to the judgment or decision.

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It seemed appropriate that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a judgment or decision.

This phrase is used to indicate that something appeared to be suitable or fitting in a particular situation.
  • And it seemed appropriate to honor those who are no longer with us.
  • It seemed appropriate to mark Armistice day with an act of solidarity with our soldiers.
  • And it seemed appropriate since her contributions helped save the glee club, or at least the auditorium way back when.
  • It seemed appropriate an American should be the first guinea pig... for an American product.
  • In order to clarify and consolidate the Rules with regard to reports dealing with rights of initiative conferred to Parliament by the Treaties, it seemed appropriate to introduce a new Rule 38a (amendment 1).
  • And waited in my car until it seemed appropriate -
  • Seemed appropriate on this auspicious day.
  • It therefore seemed appropriate to limit the scope of the simplified registration to traditional herbal medicinal products.
  • That was such a beautiful moment, I thought musical accompaniment seemed appropriate.
  • Making it in his own lab... seemed appropriate.
  • (5) It seemed appropriate to grant an extension of this period for an additional period of eight years starting on 1 January 1998 or until the date of Romania's accession to the European Union, whichever comes first.
  • It seemed appropriate to grant an extension of this period for an additional period of eight years starting on 1 January 1998 or until the date of Romania's accession to the European Union, whichever comes first.
  • In order to meet both objectives with a limited overall budget for rural development a certain targeting on private owners and municipalities seemed appropriate.
  • It seemed appropriate to put the above question to the Commission, as it acts as guardian of the Treaties.
  • It seemed more appropriate with it being Easter.
  • Therefore, the parties were informed that Japan was selected as analogue country because it was not subject to the investigation, there was representative production of the like product and the conditions of competition seemed appropriate.
  • Because when I started, it seemed very appropriate to me not to use motorized vehicles.
  • It seemed the most appropriate thing to do.
  • Seemed an appropriate way to celebrate our victory.
  • It has seldom seemed more appropriate.

Alternatives:

  • it appeared appropriate that
  • it felt appropriate that
  • it was appropriate that

so It seemed appropriate that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to add emphasis and consequence to a judgment or decision.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something appeared to be suitable or fitting in a particular situation, with a sense of consequence or result.
  • And it seemed appropriate to honor those who are no longer with us.
  • It seemed appropriate to mark Armistice day with an act of solidarity with our soldiers.
  • And it seemed appropriate since her contributions helped save the glee club, or at least the auditorium way back when.
  • It seemed appropriate an American should be the first guinea pig... for an American product.
  • In order to clarify and consolidate the Rules with regard to reports dealing with rights of initiative conferred to Parliament by the Treaties, it seemed appropriate to introduce a new Rule 38a (amendment 1).
  • And waited in my car until it seemed appropriate -
  • Seemed appropriate on this auspicious day.
  • It therefore seemed appropriate to limit the scope of the simplified registration to traditional herbal medicinal products.
  • That was such a beautiful moment, I thought musical accompaniment seemed appropriate.
  • Making it in his own lab... seemed appropriate.
  • (5) It seemed appropriate to grant an extension of this period for an additional period of eight years starting on 1 January 1998 or until the date of Romania's accession to the European Union, whichever comes first.
  • It seemed appropriate to grant an extension of this period for an additional period of eight years starting on 1 January 1998 or until the date of Romania's accession to the European Union, whichever comes first.
  • In order to meet both objectives with a limited overall budget for rural development a certain targeting on private owners and municipalities seemed appropriate.
  • It seemed appropriate to put the above question to the Commission, as it acts as guardian of the Treaties.
  • It seemed more appropriate with it being Easter.
  • Therefore, the parties were informed that Japan was selected as analogue country because it was not subject to the investigation, there was representative production of the like product and the conditions of competition seemed appropriate.
  • Because when I started, it seemed very appropriate to me not to use motorized vehicles.
  • It seemed the most appropriate thing to do.
  • Seemed an appropriate way to celebrate our victory.
  • It has seldom seemed more appropriate.

Alternatives:

  • so it appeared appropriate that
  • so it felt appropriate that
  • so it was appropriate that

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