Expressing Purpose

He goes into the forest in order to breathe fresh air. (Breathe fresh air is the purpose of going to the forest)

Purpose Clauses
IN ORDER TO SO AS TO TO SO THAT 1. TO The to + infinitive is used to say why someone does something, what is the purpose of an action: Alec was running to catch his train. Most people work to earn money. We went to the library to read some books. 2. IN ORDER TO and SO AS TO These two are more formal than to and are used with the same purpose: The government took measures in order to reduce crime. The staff are working at weekends fast in order to complete the project. We can use the negative in order not to and so as not to, but we can not use the negative on its own: Alec was hurrying in order not to miss the train. NOT Alec was hurrying no to miss the train. . SO THAT fter so t!at, we use a new!different sub"ect with a main verb: Ill post the card today so that it gets or itll get! there on time. "ou should put your passport in a safe place so that it does not get lost. + CLAUSE + INFINITIVE