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How to express consequence

1)  Consequences can be expressed using 'So that+ V'  or 'so that+ modal auxiliary+ V':

     1) To express consequences, in sentences referring to the past, ‘so that' or ‘in order that' can be followed by  should/ could/ would depending on the context and the nuance you want to convey.

- I spoke very clearly so that everyone could understand me.

- It was raining cats and dogs, so that the concert was cancelled.

- He refused to give an explanation so that I should/would be punished. 

- He forgot to give an explanation,  so that I was punished. 

2) If the first part of the sentence, (expressing a cause) contains  an adjective or an adverb, then a subordinate introduced by 'so (that)' or an infinitive proposition can be used.

- The entrance to that Park is very expensive, so that few people can afford it!

- My neighbour was so talkative as to repeat all your precious secrets. He was talkative enough to repeat all your precious secrets ... (He did it on purpose!)

- Your explanation is too complicated for me to understand. (mere statement)

3) If the cause is expressed with a noun, it is often preceded by such :

- He's such a star that every passer-by stares at him. 

4) Many link words are used too in order to express consequences quite easily: that's why... / consequently.../ as a consequence.../ as a result.../therefore.../ If... then...

- He didn't pay his taxes in time, as a result, he was given a penalty!

(Shall expresses a necessity)

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