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Sophianz Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Difference between 'so that' and 'in case'
Hi. Please help me understand the difference between 'so that' and 'in case'?
Are both sentences correct or either of them? If both, then what would be the difference?
1) She covered her face with her hands so that her parents would not see her tears.
2) She covered her face with her hands in case her parents should see her tears.
Hope your reply. Thanks.
Are both sentences correct or either of them? If both, then what would be the difference?
1) She covered her face with her hands so that her parents would not see her tears.
2) She covered her face with her hands in case her parents should see her tears.
Hope your reply. Thanks.
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sophianz Hi. Are both sentences correct or either of them? If both, then what would be the difference?
- sophianz Hi.
- Are both sentences correct or either of them?
- If both, then what would be the difference?
- 1) She covered her face with her hands so that her parents would not see her tears.
- -- This is correct.
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sophianzHi. Please help me understand the difference between 'so that' and 'in case'?Are both sentences correct or either of them? If both, then what would be the difference?
1) She covered her face with her hands so that her parents would not see her tears. -- This is correct.
2) She covered her face with her hands in case her parents should see her tears. -
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sophianzShe covered her face with her hands so that her parents would not see her tears.This is the correct sentence. She covered her face for a reason. The reason is revealed in the so that clause. She covered her face. The reason was that she did not want her parents to see her tears.
in case is a little different. It introduces
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Thank you for your quick reply.
I think I understand your examples.
In the first two sentences, in case clauses are followed by because clauses.
So you need a reason.
In the last one, "Make sure you bring that spread sheet with you, in case the boss asks for it, <because you should be prepared for your boss's request>. Because clause i
I think I understand your examples.
In the first two sentences, in case clauses are followed by because clauses.
So you need a reason.
In the last one, "Make sure you bring that spread sheet with you, in case the boss asks for it, <because you should be prepared for your boss's request>. Because clause i
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Thank you for your quick reply, CalifJim.
I think I understand the difference.
The above reply goes to Grammar Geek.
Thank you, both of you.
I think I understand the difference.
The above reply goes to Grammar Geek.
Thank you, both of you.
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