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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
So that vs in order to
Hi,
1.He trained every day in order to improve his performance.
2.He trained every day so that he could improve his performance.
Are 'in order to' and 'so that' interchangeable and do they mean exactly the same here?
Thanks.
1.He trained every day in order to improve his performance.
2.He trained every day so that he could improve his performance.
Are 'in order to' and 'so that' interchangeable and do they mean exactly the same here?
Thanks.
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They're both fine and mean the same, but you can also say simply "to" instead of "in order to" -- and that's what I would suggest if you wanted to keep this basic sentence structure.
- They're both fine and mean the same, but you can also say simply "to" instead of "in order to" -- and that's what I would suggest if you wanted to keep this basic sentence structure.
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They're both fine and mean the same, but you can also say simply "to" instead of "in order to" -- and that's what I would suggest if you wanted to keep this basic sentence structure.
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Thank you GG for your answer.
Can I omit 'that' in 'in order that'? For example:
He trained every day in order (that) he could improve his performance.
Can I omit 'that' in 'in order that'? For example:
He trained every day in order (that) he could improve his performance.
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No - you can't say "He trained every day that the could..." but you CAN say (and it's preferable to "in order to") "He trained every day to improve his performance."
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In addition Grammar Geek said, this is my pinch:
in order that/so that/so + clause, expressing purpose (often with modal)
He took his coat off in order that/so that/so he could feel more comfortable.
so as (not) to/in order (not) to + verb (verbal phrase) (expresses purpose of an action)
He goes jogging so as to/in order
in order that/so that/so + clause, expressing purpose (often with modal)
He took his coat off in order that/so that/so he could feel more comfortable.
so as (not) to/in order (not) to + verb (verbal phrase) (expresses purpose of an action)
He goes jogging so as to/in order
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i agree with what Fandorin said.about. But, in order that/ so that etc can express the result of something.
E.g There are no buses, so that you will have to walk.
but,maybe i am wrong here.
E.g There are no buses, so that you will have to walk.
but,maybe i am wrong here.
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No, I would never say it with the "that."
There are no buses, so you'll have to talk.
I find "in order that" to be unnecessarily wordy. Just say "so."
I find "in order to" to be unncessarily wordy. Just say "to."
There are no buses, so you'll have to talk.
I find "in order that" to be unnecessarily wordy. Just say "so."
I find "in order to" to be unncessarily wordy. Just say "to."
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Just a typo?0
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