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    This document outlines several conjunctions and phrases used to indicate purpose in the English language, including "to", "in order to", "so as to", "so that", and "in case". It provides examples of how each conjunction and phrase can be used to introduce the purpose or reason for an action, either with an infinitive verb form or subordinate clause. The purpose is to concisely explain the different options in English for expressing why something is done.

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    This document outlines several conjunctions and phrases used to indicate purpose in the English language, including "to", "in order to", "so as to", "so that", and "in case". It provides examples of how each conjunction and phrase can be used to introduce the purpose or reason for an action, either with an infinitive verb form or subordinate clause. The purpose is to concisely explain the different options in English for expressing why something is done.

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    Purpose: 1. To 2. in Order To 3. So As To

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    Mădălina Serbov
    This document outlines several conjunctions and phrases used to indicate purpose in the English language, including "to", "in order to", "so as to", "so that", and "in case". It provides examples of how each conjunction and phrase can be used to introduce the purpose or reason for an action, either with an infinitive verb form or subordinate clause. The purpose is to concisely explain the different options in English for expressing why something is done.

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    Purpose

    1. To
    2. In order to
    3. So as to

    He phoned to invite her to the party. (less formal)


    He phoned so as to invite her to the party. (formal)
    + followed by infinitive form

    They hurried so as not to/in order not to miss the train.


    (negative sentence)
    4. So that
    5. In order that

    She will save some money so that she can buy a flat.
    -so that + can/will/may

    She saved money so that she could buy a flat.


    - So that + could/would/might

    + followed by clause (S+Verb)

    6. in case
    I will buy some cake in case they come.
    + present reference
    I bought some cake in case the came.
    + past reference
    7. For + noun/verb-ing

    A pen is used for writing.

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