Element FORM/USE: PURPOSE, RESULT
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat subordinated
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use a finite subordinate clause with conjunctions ('so (that), in order that') to introduce purpose and result, after a main clause.
Corrected Learner Example I think it is important to write about this topic so that young students and other people who are working with business, can get some inspiration. (Sweden; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Swedish; Pass)

Could you please give me some extra exercises so that I can cover the work I missed? (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Portuguese; Pass)

Please contact me if you need accommodation so I can book it for you. (Switzerland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; German; Pass)

If you come, please bring your camera in order that we can take some photos. (Vietnam; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments 'In order that' is not very frequent.

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