Para Que + _____

Question

Hello! I have just learned the use of "para que" as "so that." Do the verbs following need to be in any particular tense or form, or is it different for each sentence? Here are some off the top of my head examples:

Necesito el papel para que puedo estudiar. Dime si encuentres el CD para que lo uso.

I see in the dictionary subjunctive and infinitive verbs following "para que," and what I have above is based off of not-so-educated guesses. Any clarification of how it is used would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi sara, before you continue using it incorrectly, a fast answer.

para que + different subject!!!

Compro manzanas para que mi madre pueda hacer una tarta.

Hago los ejercicios para que la profesora no me eche la charla.

PERO:

Compro manzanas para comérmelas.

Hago los ejercicios para conseguir buenas notas.

You're the best. - Sara-Beth, May 22, 2011

Answer 2

And don't forget , sara, you have to use subjunctive here.