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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject: so that or in case |
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Jack saved some money ______ he might travel abroad.
A. in case
B. so that
The answer given is "so that", which I can understand.
I think A is also right in this case.
Am I right?
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IanT
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Location: Spain
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| Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Not really! 
In case is for things that may or may not happen, out of our control at the moment.
Take your umbrella in case it rains.
In the sentence given, it would sound strange, especially with might.
Hope helps,
Ian
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