Level 7 Chapter 2 - Expressing Purpose

Level 7 Chapter 2 - Expressing Purpose

Quiz

Choose the most appropriate answer to express the purpose/reason
for doing something

EXPRESSING PURPOSE

TO: The commonest way to express purpose in spoken English.
"He came here to see John."
"I wear glasses to read."

SO AS TO: Means the same as "to" alone but is a little more emphatic.
"Ed moved house so as to be nearer his work".
"Rita took courses so as to qualify for a better job."

Best form for negatives in spoken English.
"He waved his hand so as not to be ignored."
"She closed her eyes so as not to see what happened."

IN ORDER TO: Also means the same as "to" alone but more formal or emphatic.
Can be used in the affirmative or negative.

"They are building a new plant in order to increase capacity."
"I crossed the street in order (not) to meet Peter."
"She ignored his note in order not to encourage him."

SO THAT: Use when followed by: WILL WOULD CAN COULD
MAY MIGHT SHALL SHOULD

He bought a license so that he could go fishing
"There is a bedside lamp so that you can read in bed."