Use to , so as to, and in
order to to express purpose in the affirmative form.
Examples:
Examples:
ü He is looking for a part time job to save some pocket
money.
ü She wakes up early in order to be on time to work.
ü They visited him so as to offer their condolences for the
death of his wife.
Use so as not to and in order not to to express purpose in the negative form.
Examples:
ü They woke up early in order not to be late.
ü She exercises regularly so as not to get fat.
ü He helped the new policewoman so as not to fail in her
first mission.
Purpose with so that
You can also express purpose
with so that. In this case you generally need to use a modal.
Examples:
ü He turned down the music so that he wouldn't disturb the
neighbors.
ü He got a visa so that he can travel to the USA.
ü He decided to stay in England for a while so that he
could practice his English.
Purpose with for
Purpose can be also expressed by using for. For may be
followed by either a noun or a verb + ing.
Examples:
ü
I stopped there for a chat.
ü
This mop is for cleaning the floor.
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