Expreeing Purpose
Purpose with to, in order to and so as to
Use to , so as to, and in order to to express purpose in the affirmative form.
Examples:
He is looking for a part time job to save some pocket money
She wakes early in order to be on time to work
They visited him so as to offer their condolences for the death of his wife
Use so as not to and in order not to to express purpose in the negative form
Examples:
They woke up early in order not to be late
She exercises regularly so as not to get fat
He helped the new policewoman so as not to fail in her first mission
Purpose with so that
You can also express purpose with so that. In this case you generally need to use a modal
Examples:
She told him to play quiet so that he wouldn't disturb the neighbors
He got a visa so that he can travel to the USA
He decided to stay in England for a while so that he could practice his English
Exercise on expressions of purpose
Choose the correct expression of purpose.
1Concentrate on your exercise ................................. make any mistakes
2You have to wake up................................... be on time.
You have to register ................................. participate in the forum.
3She left work early ................................ be at home when he arrives.
4Ships carry life boats ................. the crew can escape when the ship sinks.
5I will go to university ......................................... continue my studies.
6He exercises regularly ................................................ be overweight.
7you can produce a good essay, you need to edit your writing before you hand it in............
8She works hard ................................................ she can earn a living.
9These men risk their lives ....................................... we may live more safely.
Purpose with to, in order to and so as to
Use to , so as to, and in order to to express purpose in the affirmative form.
Examples:
He is looking for a part time job to save some pocket money
She wakes early in order to be on time to work
They visited him so as to offer their condolences for the death of his wife
Use so as not to and in order not to to express purpose in the negative form
Examples:
They woke up early in order not to be late
She exercises regularly so as not to get fat
He helped the new policewoman so as not to fail in her first mission
Purpose with so that
You can also express purpose with so that. In this case you generally need to use a modal
Examples:
She told him to play quiet so that he wouldn't disturb the neighbors
He got a visa so that he can travel to the USA
He decided to stay in England for a while so that he could practice his English
Exercise on expressions of purpose
Choose the correct expression of purpose.
1Concentrate on your exercise ................................. make any mistakes
2You have to wake up................................... be on time.
You have to register ................................. participate in the forum.
3She left work early ................................ be at home when he arrives.
4Ships carry life boats ................. the crew can escape when the ship sinks.
5I will go to university ......................................... continue my studies.
6He exercises regularly ................................................ be overweight.
7you can produce a good essay, you need to edit your writing before you hand it in............
8She works hard ................................................ she can earn a living.
9These men risk their lives ....................................... we may live more safely.