Thread: choice of modals
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Old 26-Nov-2004, 10:52
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Default Re: choice of modals
1) I arrived early so that I could (was able to) get a good view of the procession.
2) I arrived early so that I wouldn't miss anything.

Simple Past tense
3) He arranged the timetable so that the afternoons were free.
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