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Clauses of Purpose
Clauses of Purpose
Clauses of Purpose
We use certain clauses to show why somebody does something. These are called clauses of purpose.
They are introduced with the following words or expressions:
in order to/so as to + infinitive (formal); We were asked to say over in order to finish the project.
so that + can/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 + -ing – used to express purpose and/or function of something – This function on the air
conditioner is for reducing humidity.
Negatives
in order not to/so as not to + infinitive – we walked in quietly so as not to wake up the children.
prevent + noun/pronoun + from + ing – I parked the car under a tree to prevent it from getting too
hot.
Choose the correct phrase for the following:
1. We worked hard just before Christmas _ we could really enjoy the holiday.
to
so that
in order to
to buy
for buy
buy
3. Take your house keys in case I _ out when you come back.
went
will go
have gone
for making
to make
for make
to
for
in order to
to
for
so as not to