Expressing Purpose2

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By: Mario Sanchez


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A purpose clause is a clause that shows thepurpose of the action of the main clauses of asentence.

In the sentence Iran to the store to buy some

to buy some cocktail wienies,


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I ran to the store Express a fact-somethingthat happened so in Latin it would be anindicative mood ,the to buy cocktail wienies

part, however tells whyI ran to the store itdoesnt stay whether or not I actually boughtany wienies. Since buying wienies was theidea behindthe trip. In Latin it would be castinto the subjunctive mood.


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We use a purpose clause when we want tostate the purpose of the action in theindependent clauses. The most common oftype of purpose clause is a to-infinitive clause.

Example: Sarah went to the computer labtoprint out her research paper.


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In formal writing, in order toand so as toareoften used.

In formal writing, you can also introduce apurpose clause with so thator in order that

these finite purposes usually contain a modal.Examples: Dr Chan adjusted the overhead projectorso

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 askhim questions.


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The difference between so and so that is thatso that implies the causes was deliberatelydone by someone in order to get a specific

result.


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We use for + V-ing to talk about the purposeor function of a thing.

Examples:- A thermometer is used formeasuringtemperature.


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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 unlockthe door.Well leave early so (that) we wont arrive late.


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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 unlockthe door.- We left early so (that) we wouldnt arrivelate.


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. We use in case to talk about things we doin order to be ready or safe because perhapssomething 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 Imhungry on the journey. ( Because perhaps Iwill be hungry on the journey).


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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


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Use to, so as to, and in order to to expresspurpose in the affirmative form.

Examples:

He is looking for a part time job to save somepocket money.

She wakes up early in orderto be on time to

work.They visited him so as to offer their

condolences for the death of his wife.


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Use so as not to and in order not to toexpress 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.


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To: the commonest way to express purpose inspoken English.

Examples:

He came here to see John.

I wear glasses to read.


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So as to: means the same as to alone but itis 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.


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In order to: Also means the same as toalone but more formal or emphatic.

Can be used in the affirmative or negative.

-They are building a new plant in order toincrease capacity.


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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.


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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 ofthe main verb in the sentence, we can use the followingstructure:

-I have come here in order for you to see my new hairstyle.


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With verbs go and come we can use theinfinitive of purpose in any present or pasttense or if these verbs are used as a gerunds

(going, coming).

-Im just coming to help you.

-his coming to help was indeed a neighborlygesture.


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However, in other cases we use and:

-I must go and check the heater.

-He will come and dance with you.


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English use a variety of different patterns toexpress purpose, each with a slightly differentmeaning.

Patterns:

It is often different to select the right patternin English to express the idea of purpose.There is a variety of different expressions andeach carries a slightly different meaning.


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We use the infinitive (to do) to express whysomeone or something does something. Thispattern provides a reason for a particular

action.Examples:

-Ive been in touch with Lianne to seeif shes

interested in attending. (The reason why youcontacted Lianne)


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We use the for + -ing pattern to expresswhat a thing or person is for. This patternemphasizes the use of a certain thing.

Examples: We need clear instructions for appraising

staff. (The purpose of the instructions)


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The general rule is to avoid in order to andso as to as much as possible. Many writingexperts, quite rightly, consider these phrasesas pretentious alternatives to the infinitive.However, there are times when we need touse these.

Stative Verbs

These include be, have, know, believe,recognize, impress, belong to, include,appear and seem.


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Examples:

We need clear instructions in order to / so asto know which actions are appropriate.

They sent us the originals in order to / so asto impress us.


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To: is use to transfer or exchange or whengive something to someone.

For: is use for benefit or when we dosomething good for someone.

E.g..

-Im going to talk to you.

-I sing for you.


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