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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

so that you don't/won't tear

What's the difference between the two sentences? Would native speakers use either of them? Do they mean the same thing?
(a) Work slowly and carefully so that you don’t tear the wrapping paper.
(b) Work slowly and carefully so that you won’t tear the wrapping paper.

Hirashin from Kyoto, Japan
  

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Anonymous What's the difference between the two sentences? Nothing of any significance. Anonymous Would native speakers use either of them?

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous What's the difference between the two sentences?
  • Nothing of any significance.
  • Anonymous Would native speakers use either of them?
  • Yes, but more likely the first; we tend to use present for future in subordinate clauses.
  • Anonymous Do they mean the same thing?
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AnonymousWhat's the difference between the two sentences?
Nothing of any significance.
AnonymousWould native speakers use either of them?
Yes, but more likely the first; we tend to use present for future in subordinate clauses.
AnonymousDo they mean the same thing?
Yes.
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Thanks for the help, Mister Micawber. I appreciate it.
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