By: Mario Sanchez

A purpose clause is a clause that shows the

purpose of the action of the main clauses of a sentence.

In the sentence Iran to the store to buy some

to buy some cocktail wienies,

 I ran to the store Express a fact-something

that happened so in Latin it would be an indicative mood ,the to buy cocktail wienies part, however tells why I ran to the store it doesnt stay whether or not I actually bought any wienies. Since buying wienies was the idea behind the trip. In Latin it would be cast into the subjunctive mood.

 We use a purpose clause when we want to

state the purpose of the action in the independent clauses. The most common of type of purpose clause is a to-infinitive clause.
Example: Sarah went to the computer lab to

print out her research paper.

In formal writing, in order to and so as to are often used. In formal writing, you can also introduce a purpose clause with so that or in order that these finite purposes usually contain a modal. Examples: Dr Chan adjusted the overhead projector so that the students would be able to see the chart more clearly. The lecturer finished his lecture five minutes early so that the students could come and ask him questions.

 The difference between so and so that is that

so that implies the causes was deliberately done by someone in order to get a specific result.

 We use for + V-ing to talk about the purpose

or function of a thing. Examples: - A thermometer is used for measuring temperature.

 We also use so (that) to talk about purpose.

We often use this structure with can, cant, will or wont. Examples: - Ill give you a key so (that) you can unlock the door. Well leave early so (that) we wont arrive late.

 Note: - We often use so (that) with could

(nt) and would (nt) to talk about the past. Examples: - I gave you a key so (that) you could unlock the door. - We left early so (that) we wouldnt arrive late.

 . We use in case to talk about things we do

in order to be ready or safe because perhaps something else will happens. Examples: - Take an umbrella with you in case it rains. ( Because perhaps it will rain) - Ill take some food with me in case Im hungry on the journey. ( Because perhaps I will be hungry on the journey).

Expression

What follows the expression

In order (not) to

A verb

So as (not) to

A verb

So that

A subject + verb

With a view to

Gerund

For

Gerund

 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 up 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.

 To: the commonest way to express purpose in

spoken English. Examples: He came here to see John. I wear glasses to read.

 So as to: means the same as to alone but it

is a little more emphatic. -Ed moved house so as to be nearer his work. Best form for negatives in spoken English. -He waved his hand so as not to be ignored.

 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.

 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.

 To + infinitive can be used to express purpose.

-I have come here to help you. In order and so as can be used in front of to. -I have come here in order to help you.
If the subject expressed by infinitive is not the subject of

the main verb in the sentence, we can use the following structure: -I have come here in order for you to see my new hairstyle.

 With verbs go and come we can use the

infinitive of purpose in any present or past tense or if these verbs are used as a gerunds (going, coming). -Im just coming to help you. -his coming to help was indeed a neighborly gesture.

 However, in other cases we use and:

-I must go and check the heater.

-He will come and dance with you.

 English use a variety of different patterns to

express purpose, each with a slightly different meaning.

Patterns: It is often different to select the right pattern

in English to express the idea of purpose. There is a variety of different expressions and each carries a slightly different meaning.

 We use the infinitive (to do) to express why

someone or something does something. This pattern provides a reason for a particular action. Examples: -Ive been in touch with Lianne to see if shes interested in attending. (The reason why you contacted Lianne)

 We use the for + -ing pattern to express

what a thing or person is for. This pattern emphasizes the use of a certain thing. Examples: We need clear instructions for appraising staff. (The purpose of the instructions)

 The general rule is to avoid in order to and

so as to as much as possible. Many writing experts, quite rightly, consider these phrases as pretentious alternatives to the infinitive. However, there are times when we need to use these. Stative Verbs These include be, have, know, believe, recognize, impress, belong to, include, appear and seem.

 Examples:
We need clear instructions in order to / so as

to know which actions are appropriate. They sent us the originals in order to / so as to impress us.

 To: is use to transfer or exchange or when

give something to someone.

For: is use for benefit or when we do

something good for someone. E.g.. -Im going to talk to you. -I sing for you.

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