3 so that 引导目的状语从句时可以不用情态动词吗

语法书上说,so that引导目的状语从句时通常要用情态动词。这里说“通常”,那就是有时也可以不用情态动词吧?

请问so that引导目的状语从句时可以不用情态动词吗?有这样的依据和例句吗?

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最佳答案 2022-05-31 17:32

1.《朗文英语语法》第一章511-2

Conjunctions in adverbial clauses of purpose

So that and in order that may also be followed by the present:

该书例句:

Let us spend a few moments in silence so that/in order that we remember those who died to preserve our freedom.

2.《牛津英语用法指南》p 533 例句:

I'll send the letter express so that she gets/she'll get it before Tuesday.

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黎反修   - 英语翻译 (已退休)
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       so that引导目的状语从句时通常要用情态动词。但是有时也可以不用情态动词。如:

    Why don't you start out early so that you don't have to hurry ? 你干吗不早点出发?这样就不用急匆匆的了。(《朗文当代高级英语辞典》第6版) 

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