tense in clause of purpose

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Tung Quoc

#282898 Thu, 19 Oct 06 06:43 AM

Hi,

Normally, we use the present simple in a clause of time instead of the future.

Ex: We say Call me as soon as you have any news.

But we don't say: Call me as soon as you will have any news.

My question is: Do the same thing happen with clause of purpose?

If not, please give me an example.

Thanks

Quoc

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CalifJim

#282918 Thu, 19 Oct 06 07:48 AM

I'm assuming you're referring to so that clauses.
No. The use of future is not restricted in those situations the way it is in time clauses. In fact, it's extremely common to see so that with will.

Put the picture higher, so that everyone will be able to see it.
You need to hurry so that you'll be there on time.
I'm going to lock the car so that nobody will steal these packages.

CJ

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