CLAUSES

OF
PURPOSE

We use clauses of
purpose to express
our objective.
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to + infinitive;
• David went out to buy a bottle of wine.
in order to/so as to + infinitive
• We were asked to say over in order to finish the project.
so that + can, may, will: used for a present or future reference;
• Here’s my number so that you can call me if you have a problem.
so that +could/would – used for a past reference;
• We left early so that we would be able to park close to the
stadium.
in case + present tense – present or future reference–
• Take your hat in case it gets too hot.
in case + past tense – used for past reference –
• We took an umbrella in case it rained.
for + noun – used to express purpose –
• We went out for a pizza.
• for + -ing – used to express purpose and/or function of something –
This function on the air conditioner is for reducing humidity.
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CLAUSES OF PURPOSE
1. I am learning to drive in order to be more
independent.
2. In order to avoid an accident, we had to stop.
3. I bought a tent so as to go camping.
4. Let’s make plans together so that we can travel
as a family.
5. I am going to Africa to go on a safari.
6. To learn how to ride a bike, he is going to take
lessons.
7. “I have to study in order to be successful.”
8. “To become rich, my dad worked very hard.”
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grammar/chapter/clauses-of-purpose/
EXAMPLES

https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/clause-purpose
EXPLANATION

https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=
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EXERCISES
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-
exercise-purpose.php
EXERCISES

PREPARED BY:
TEACHER ANTONY VASQUEZ