Grammar game
因为 or 所以?
因为 (yīnwèi) introduces the reason, 所以 (suǒyǐ) introduces the result. Look at which half of the sentence is missing the link word.
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How to play
- You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide whether it needs 因为 or 所以.
- Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
- A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
- Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.
Chinese sentences you'll practice
Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.
- 我没去上学，因为我生病了。 I did not go to school because I was ill.
- 我生病了，所以没去上学。 I was ill, so I did not go to school.
- 他迟到了，因为下雨了。 He was late because it was raining.
- 今天下雨了，所以他迟到了。 It rained today, so he was late.
- 她很高兴，因为她考试通过了。 She is happy because she passed the exam.
- 我很累，所以早点儿睡了。 I was tired, so I went to bed early.
- 我们待在家里，因为太热了。 We stay at home because it is too hot.
- 天气太热了，所以我们待在家里。 It was too hot, so we stayed at home.
- 我学中文，因为我喜欢中国。 I study Chinese because I like China.
- 我喜欢中国，所以我学中文。 I like China, so I study Chinese.
- 他不能来，因为他很忙。 He cannot come because he is busy.
- 他很忙，所以他不能来。 He is busy, so he cannot come.
Questions
Is this Chinese grammar game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.
Do I need to read hanzi?
The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.
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