Is it correct to say so that?
We use so that and in order that to talk about purpose. We often use them with modal verbs (can, would, will, etc.). So that is far more common than in order that, and in order that is more formal: I’ll go by car so that I can take more luggage.
How do you use so that in a sentence?
So that Examples
- She is too young so that she cannot smoke.
- It is too late so that we cannot go to cinema.
- I will go to France so that I can learn French.
- Let’s go to the cinema early so that we can get good seats.
- I’m putting the dish in the oven now so that it’ll be ready by eight o’clock.
What is the rule of so that?
So that (in order to) allows us to express an aim, and is often followed by a modal auxiliary like can, will, may or could, would, might: Horatio left the Amazon so that he could work with Bruno Delavigne. Horatio left the Amazon in order to work with Bruno Delavigne.
Where do we use so and so that?
So that provides the reason or intent of an action. So indicates the next step taken. In other words, a reason is stated and so shows what is done to satisfy that reason. Remember to put a comma before so.
What can I say instead of so that?
synonyms for so that
- in case.
- in order to avoid.
- to prevent.
What type of conjunction is so that?
Another reason to believe that purpose-“so” is a subordinating conjunction is that it can be replaced by “so that,” which is definitely a subordinating conjunction. We know this the same way as we do for “because” and “in order that”: We can put a “so that” clause before or after the main clause.
What is the difference so that and such that?
So that denotes the purpose or the effect of something or it carries the idea ‘in order that’ while such that emphasizes on the manner or the way to which extent something is described.
What kind of conjunction is so that?
subordinating conjunction
Another reason to believe that purpose-“so” is a subordinating conjunction is that it can be replaced by “so that,” which is definitely a subordinating conjunction. We know this the same way as we do for “because” and “in order that”: We can put a “so that” clause before or after the main clause.
Do we use comma before so that?
If you are unsure if you should place a comma before so in the middle of your sentence, try replacing so with “therefore” or “so that.” If your sentence seems to work with a replacement of “therefore” without changing the meaning of the sentence, then so is a coordinating conjunction and should have a comma before it.
Is using so informal?
In your example, “so” is not informal. It’s a perfectly good word. “So” may be informal in other contexts. For example, “So, what do you think?” where it is probably just a filler word (depending on context).
Is so that a compound conjunction?
The phrases which are used as conjunctions are called compound conjunctions. Examples are: so that, provided that, as well as, as soon as, as long as, such that, in order that etc. A compound conjunction may have two or three parts and they always go together.
Can so that be a conjunction?
Is so that a coordinating or subordinating conjunction?
As a coordinating conjunction, so can link two independent clauses in a manner similar to therefore, and as a subordinating conjunction, it can link two unequal clauses (one independent clause and one dependent clause) in the sense of so that.
Which type of conjunction is so that?
As a coordinating conjunction, so can link two independent clauses in a manner similar to therefore, and as a subordinating conjunction, it can link two unequal clauses (one independent clause and one dependent clause) in the sense of so that.
How do you say so in a formal way?
so
- accordingly,
- consequently,
- ergo,
- hence,
- therefore,
- thereupon,
- thus,
- wherefore.
What can I use instead of so that?
Is that so mean?
1 used for telling somebody that you are not frightened by their actions or threats: ‘If you don’t shut your mouth I’ll kick you out of the house. ‘ ‘Is that so? You just try it!
How do you reply to that so?
- Yes of course, yes it is so ,yes (approval)
- Certainly no, no way, no it isn’t.
What does “so that” mean in grammar?
“so that”is a conjunction which is used to join two clauses. ( one of them expresses an action, the other expresses the purpose ) “so that”is used before the clause which indicates the purpose. The clause after “so that”generally includes a modal ( like can, could, may, might, will or would ).
Do you use so before an adjective + a noun?
We don’t use so before an adjective + a noun (attributive adjective). We use s uch: She emailed us such lovely pictures of her and Enzo.
Why do we use “so that” as a conjunction?
There are various ways to express the purpose or reason in English. One of them is “So That”. We use “so + that” as a conjunction to introduce clauses of reason and explanation. We can say that it is used to explain why an action is done. “so that” is a conjunction which is used to join two clauses.
What is the meaning of the adverb so?
So + adjective (so difficult), so + adverb (so slowly) We often use so when we mean ‘to such a great extent’. With this meaning, so is a degree adverb that modifies adjectives and other adverbs: Using that camera is easy.