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Jesusengland Posted 18 years ago
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He should come so that I can see him
Hello.
"When the main clause refers to the present, you usually use 'can', 'may' or 'shall' in the purpose clause (so that)." (Collins Cobuild Grammar).
- He should come so that I can see him.
But in this sentence, does "should" refer to the present? Is it correct?
Thanks.
"When the main clause refers to the present, you usually use 'can', 'may' or 'shall' in the purpose clause (so that)." (Collins Cobuild Grammar).
- He should come so that I can see him.
But in this sentence, does "should" refer to the present? Is it correct?
Thanks.
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Jesusengland does "should" refer to the present? It refers to a hypothetical future, hence the use of this subjunctive construction. Jesusengland Is it correct?
- Jesusengland does "should" refer to the present?
- It refers to a hypothetical future, hence the use of this subjunctive construction.
- Jesusengland Is it correct?
- Yes.
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Jesusenglanddoes "should" refer to the present?It refers to a hypothetical future, hence the use of this subjunctive construction.
JesusenglandIs it correct?Yes.
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