Result Clauses
Result clauses are dependent clauses (so they won't stand alone in the sentence). Result clauses are used to express the result of the main clause in the statement. They are similar to "Yo-Mama" jokes in that they are read like "this is SO ____".
Formation
signal word* + ut + subjunctive
*such as tam, tantus, sic, or ita |
Translation
"The *noun* was SO ____ THAT __________."
"The *noun* _____ SO MANY ____ THAT ______." |
Examples
barbari tot hastas coniecerunt UT PLURIMI EQUITES VULNERARENTUR.
"The barbarians threw so many spears THAT MOST HORSEMEN WERE WOUNDED."
"The barbarians threw so many spears THAT MOST HORSEMEN WERE WOUNDED."