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Ussage note[edit]

The subordinators which signal an action taken to secure an outcome need verb forms which imply the action was taken. Often this is accomplished via the use of a non-finite infinitive form so we allow, e.g.:

I hurried in order not to be late
I hurried so as not to be late

but not

   I hurried in order that I wasn't late

https://www.eltconcourse.com/training/inservice/functions/cause_effect.html JMGN (talk) 11:45, 11 August 2023 (UTC)Reply