TOEFL Test: Section 2 - Part A

LOS CURSOS DE INGLES GRATIS PREFERIDOS POR LOS HISPANOHABLANTES

 

SECTION 2: STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
 PART A: STRUCTURE

LESSON # 74

Purpose connectors

 S           V                  so that   S         V

He  is studying  hard  so that  he  can pass  his exams

Remember that although the form so is commonly used instead of so that in spoken English, it is not considered correct in written English.

Avoid using so instead of so that as a purpose connector in written English.

EXAMPLE:

Incorrect:

He borrowed the money so he could finish his education.

Correct:

He borrowed the money so that he could finish his education.

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