Subjuntivo tras sin que, de modo que, a fin de que
Subjuntivo tras sin que, de modo que, a fin de que means “Certain conjunctions require the subjunctive; some switch by purpose vs result”. Some conjunctions always take the subjunctive: sin que (without), para que / a fin de que (so that), antes de que (before), en caso de que (in case). Formation: sin que + subj (without) · de modo/manera que + subj (purpose) / + ind (result)
Certain conjunctions require the subjunctive; some switch by purpose vs result
C2Formation
sin que + subj (without) · de modo/manera que + subj (purpose) / + ind (result)
Explanation
Some conjunctions always take the subjunctive: sin que (without), para que / a fin de que (so that), antes de que (before), en caso de que (in case). A few change mood by meaning: de modo que / de manera que take the subjunctive for intended purpose (Habla claro de modo que todos entiendan) but the indicative for an actual result (Habló claro, de modo que todos entendieron). Recognizing purpose vs consequence is the deciding factor.
Examples
Note
de modo que + subjunctive = intended purpose; + indicative = actual result.
FAQ
Subjuntivo tras sin que, de modo que, a fin de que — what does it mean and how is it used?
Certain conjunctions require the subjunctive; some switch by purpose vs result. Some conjunctions always take the subjunctive: sin que (without), para que / a fin de que (so that), antes de que (before), en caso de que (in case). A few change mood by meaning: de modo que / de manera que take the subjunctive for intended purpose (Habla claro de modo que todos entiendan) but the indicative for an actual result (Habló claro, de modo que todos entendieron). Recognizing purpose vs consequence is the deciding factor.
Subjuntivo tras sin que, de modo que, a fin de que — how do you form it?
sin que + subj (without) · de modo/manera que + subj (purpose) / + ind (result)
Subjuntivo tras sin que, de modo que, a fin de que — any usage notes?
de modo que + subjunctive = intended purpose; + indicative = actual result.