“So that” means “in order to” which answers the question “Why?” We use it to begin adverb clauses of purpose. Let’s hear an example: It helps to lower blood sugar so that you feel less hungry. The adverb clause is “so that you feel less hungry.” It shows the purpose for the action in the main clause.
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What are the rules to use so that?
We use so that to say that one person does something and as a result someone else can do or doesn’t have to do something else: We built a pool in the garden so that the children can / could swim in hot weather. He bought his wife a car so that she doesn’t / didn’t have to take the bus so often.
Where can I use 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 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.
How do you teach so?
So (that) – The Subordinating Conjunction
It begins a subordinate clause (a clause that is dependent on a main clause). For example: The teacher spoke slowly so that his students would understand the lesson.
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 that so meaning?
Originally Answered: What’s the meaning of ‘Is that so’? Whenever someone says that, it means they have just acknowledged something that they didn’t know before. They weren’t sure about something or didn’t know about something and now they know.
Is so that formal or informal?
in order to and so as to are more formal and used before verbs like know, seem, understand:I asked in order to know…. so that is less formal – and often reduced to so in informal use.
What is another way to say so that?
What is another word for so that?
| that | in order that |
|---|---|
| in such a way that | with the intention that |
| with the purpose that | with the result that |
| with the intent that | because |
| with the result | in such a manner |
What to say when someone says is that so?
They can actually mean “You are an idiot”/ I understand/ I understand and agree”. “Is that so” really does not require a response unless you want to get into it with someone. One time I questioned a teacher trainer and her response was, “Well, that’s Your opinion”.
Why do we use 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 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 ).
Is so so correct?
Yes, people do say so-so, and they write it as well. You can find plenty of examples in the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA), like this: Bottom line: A governor with a so-so staff and so-so appointees will have a so-so governorship.
What do you mean by so?
: for that reason : and therefore. —used to say the reason for something. —used in speech to introduce a statement or question. so.
How do I teach so such?
Teach students to look for the noun, not the article, when deciding whether to use so or such. For singular count nouns, the pattern will be such + article + adjective + noun, but for non-count nouns and plural count nouns, the pattern will be such + adjective + noun.
How do you teach students to remember?
Strategies to Increase Learning Recall
- Assign students frequent practice tests or quizzes.
- Combine visual and verbal lessons.
- Encourage and help students to develop memory “cues.” Examples include acronyms like “Roy G.
- Encourage peer discussion and group-based learning.
Can I start a sentence with so?
In fact, starting a sentence with a conjunction such as so, for, but can actually be totally acceptable. Most people don’t care, but those who do, care a whole lot. So, why do many people hate seeing it? Well, the main reason is that it can result in fragmented sentences, which impede flow and readability.
Should so have a comma after it?
Let’s start by sorting out the confusion: in most cases, you really don’t need to use a comma after “so”, or even before it. The only times you will need a comma after or before is when “so” works as a parenthetical element or coordination conjunction in a sentence.
Do I need a comma after so at the beginning of a sentence?
In formal writing, in contrast to a casual style, a so that begins a sentence is not followed by a comma.
Is that right means?
A phrase used to confirm that something is correct. The total I got is $80.42. Is that right?
Is that true or is it true?
Remember the difference between “that is true” and “this is true?” The same rule goes with “it is true,” and “that is true.” You might often hear the words “it is true,” answered the question, “Is that true?” But the correct way to answer would be “that is true.”
Can I use so in email?
3 Answers. I try to avoid using “so” in formal / business writing. Someone suggested “therefore” as an alternative, but in some cases that may sound too strong, as it implies an indisputable logical conclusion.