| Element | FORM/USE: 'SO', SUMMARISING, INFORMAL |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DISCOURSE MARKERS |
| SubCat | discourse markers in writing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'so' as a discourse marker to summarise, usually in informal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | So, what do you think? (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Portuguese; Pass) [talking about not being able to make it to a party] I have got an appointment with my dentist. So, I'm really sorry about that and I'm getting so sad. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Farsi; Fail) I'll be free at 15.00. So, I'll be at your house at 15.30. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2001; Catalan; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Occurrences of 'so', as a topic changer, are much more common in spoken language, e.g. 'So, anyone interested in going for lunch?' |
