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Nsfs2 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Present or future
Hi,
I get confused when I read or use purpose clauses introduced by "so that' use either present simple or future simple in them-I don't know in what way this makes the meaning change.
What is the difference,if any, these pairs may provide?
'I take the shortcut so that it gives me some extra time.'
'I take the shortcut so that it will give me some extra time.'
'I study so that I pass.'
'I study so that I will pass.'
'I write my diaries so that my grandchildren read them.'
'I write my diaries so that my grandchildren will read them.
All the best.
I get confused when I read or use purpose clauses introduced by "so that' use either present simple or future simple in them-I don't know in what way this makes the meaning change.
What is the difference,if any, these pairs may provide?
'I take the shortcut so that it gives me some extra time.'
'I take the shortcut so that it will give me some extra time.'
'I study so that I pass.'
'I study so that I will pass.'
'I write my diaries so that my grandchildren read them.'
'I write my diaries so that my grandchildren will read them.
All the best.
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I see no difference in meaning. Simple present may carry more of an 'eternal' flavor, while future may seem to refer more to a particular coming instance.
- I see no difference in meaning.
- Simple present may carry more of an 'eternal' flavor, while future may seem to refer more to a particular coming instance.
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I see no difference in meaning. Simple present may carry more of an 'eternal' flavor, while future may seem to refer more to a particular coming instance.
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Mister MicawberI see no difference in meaning. Simple present may carry more of an 'eternal' flavor, while future may seem to refer more to a particular coming instance.Lots of thanks.
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