RESULT CLAUSES

 

 

Latin uses a subordinate subjunctive clause to express result.

 

 

Positive results are expressed using ut + SUBJUNCTIVE

 

Negative results are expressed using ut non + SUBJUNCTIVE

 

 

The main clause of a sentence commonly contains an adjective or adverb that sets up the result.  These adjectives and adverbs include:

 

            tam  =  so

            talis  =  such

            tantus  =  so great

            ita  =  so

            sic  =  so

            adeo  =  so far/much

            usque (eo)  =  as far as

 

The presence of one of these words will make it SOOO obvious that it is a result clause.

 

The subordinate subjunctive clause will follow the sequence of tenses.

 

 

EXAMPLES:

 

 

            Tantum est periculum ut omnes fugiant.

 

                        The danger is so great that all flee (will flee).

 

            Tantum erat periculum ut omnes fugerent.

 

                        The danger was so great that all were fleeing.

 

            Tam timeo ut fugiam.

 

                        I am so afraid that I am fleeing (that I shall flee).

 

            Tam timebat ut non fugere posset.

 

                        He was so afraid that he was not able to flee.

 

 

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