The goal of this week's post is to help you become a better business writer. The better your writing, the greater your chances of success. It's just a fact of life. Sure, there are some exceptions to every rule. But why not better your chances by avoiding the following common confusions?
So; so that. So as a conjunction means "therefore"; so that means "in order that."
So; so that. So as a conjunction means "therefore"; so that means "in order that."
- The work is now finished, so you can all go home.
- Please finish what you are doing so that we can all go home.
- We wish to honor those individuals who had the courage to serve their country in its time of great need.
- All the parties to the original agreement must sign the attached amendment.
- Please tell me the name of the person in charge of your water ski tournament.
- If you like, I can send you a list of all the people in our club who will be skiing in the tournament.
- We do not doubt that she is capable. (Negative statement.)
- Does anyone doubt that the check was mailed? (Question.)
- I doubt whether I can go.
- You'll soon master the everyday (ordinary) routine of the job.
- He has skied every day (each day) this week.