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Mr. Tom Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

Phrase: "In order that..."

Hi

I am not aware of the use of "in order that". Could you please give me a few examples, and how is it different than "in order to"?

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As an American, I find that expression stilted and unnecessary. However, it seems to be a common British English expression.

95% of the time, if it's "In order to..." I change it to "to," and I would think that 95% of the time, "In order that" could be replaced by "So that."
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I use 'in order to" when the subject stays the same: I am studying hard in order to prepare for the big test coming up.

I use "in order that" when the subject changes: I am preparing this special meal in order that you might feel welcome.

I do not remember ever studyin
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Exactly. (It's not just French.) There are also structures in English which take somewhat different patterns depending on whether the subjects of two clauses are coreferential or not.

*I want me to travel to Mexico.
I want to travel to Mexico.
I want you to travel to Mexico.

*I'm eager for me to go.
I'm eager to go.
I'm eager for her to go.
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