My colleague told me there is no placing "so that" at the sentence-initial position. She said the pharse can only appear in the middle or near the end of a sentence. But I am sure I have seen examples somewhere in which "so that" was given the sentence-initial position. I'd appreciate it if anyone could explain this to me and quote me some classic examples. Thanks in advance.
2007-05-21 23:35:14 · 7 answers · asked by heymacarena e 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It depends on that kind of sentences which you are using.
for example is this one. ( So that I could tell you clearly of what I want to say, I used simple words to say that I care for you..)
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2007-05-21 23:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes:
Some examples:
"So that I can buy the car I want, I have been working overtime"
"So that you know what is happening, I need to explain the procedure"
"So that everyone is aware, Fred and Mary are getting married".
Frankly, however, I am surprised thought that anyone prepared to use a hideous neologism like "sentence-initially" would worry about correct use of English.
2007-05-21 23:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by GrahamH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reponse to a why question: EG: "Why did you go to the bank? So that I could withdraw some money. etc etc As language is organic and evolving there are no hard and fast rules of grammar that are immutable as phrases and expressions that become part of 'common usage' become to be accepted into main stream language.........If this was/were not the case, we would all be talking like characters from a shakespear play and not using subjuntive clauses...etc etc
2007-05-22 00:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you can relax so deeply and accept things to such an extent that you feel love in everything. you will still react to oppose things which seem out of harmony with the circumstances, but there is what i guess is 'unconditional love' for life itself which goes beyond all circumstances and forms. i think letting go of the ideas which make us tense and consciously relaxing into every moment can take you to a love that is unconquerable. while i think this will give you great 'power' in the world, this love conquers the fear inside, rather than obstacles outside, which may still persist.
2016-04-01 02:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you would consider another phrase? To ensure, maybe?
Depends on the formality of what you are writing....if this is a personal piece, there are less rules
2007-05-21 23:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that I can go to the store, I must first acquire money.
2007-05-21 23:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by leventhirtyeight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that it is clear to you all i will now demonstrate how to
2007-05-21 23:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋