اللغة الإنجليزية — Expressing Purpose: To, For, So that, In order to — 2ثانوي — شعبة آداب وفلسفة — بكالوريا — Algerian Curriculum

Expressing Purpose: To, For, So that, In order to

To + infinitive

I went to the library to study. (subject of both verbs is the same)

In order to / So as to

More formal. He left early in order to catch the train. She spoke loudly so as to be heard.

For + noun / gerund

I went to the store for milk. This machine is used for cutting paper.

So that + clause

Used when subjects are different. I gave him money so that he could buy lunch.

Exercices:

1. Complete with to/for/so that.
2. Rewrite the sentences expressing purpose.