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Angus21feng Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Mood and Modality
Hi: the following lines were taken from F.R.Palmer, Mood and Modality, 2001. P136.
Alternatively, it can simply be argued that since the true function of the subjunctive is to mark subordination, it is precisely that that is exemplified here (see below). Hamp ( 1982: 118) comments 'The generalization of the subjunctive would be a Latin phenomenon.' This may be strictly correct, but is a little misleading, for the similarity between purpose and result clauses is found elsewhere. Even in English. so that introduces both types, though the purpose clause may also contain should:
1. He worked hard so that he became rich.
2. He worked hard so that he should become rich.
The first sentence is ambiguous between the two senses.
What does he mean exactly? Is the first sentence correct in present day English?
Alternatively, it can simply be argued that since the true function of the subjunctive is to mark subordination, it is precisely that that is exemplified here (see below). Hamp ( 1982: 118) comments 'The generalization of the subjunctive would be a Latin phenomenon.' This may be strictly correct, but is a little misleading, for the similarity between purpose and result clauses is found elsewhere. Even in English. so that introduces both types, though the purpose clause may also contain should:
1. He worked hard so that he became rich.
2. He worked hard so that he should become rich.
The first sentence is ambiguous between the two senses.
What does he mean exactly? Is the first sentence correct in present day English?
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Why are you studying this? It seems quite complex and something I have not come across. The first thing I would say is: He worked hard so that could become rich.
- Why are you studying this?
- It seems quite complex and something I have not come across.
- The first thing I would say is: He worked hard so that could become rich.
- or that he would become rich.
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Why are you studying this? It seems quite complex and something I have not come across.
The first thing I would say is:
He worked hard so that could become rich.
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that he would become rich.
The first thing I would say is:
He worked hard so that could become rich.
or
that he would become rich.
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angus21feng1. He worked hard so that he became rich.This can mean:
a. ... in order to become rich.
b. ... and (as a result) he became rich.
angus21feng2. He worked hard so that he should become rich.This can mean only; ... in order to become rich.
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