with a view to (not) + Ving

with the intention of + Ving

with the aim of + Ving

Expressions
in order (not) to/ so as (not) to + Vo

in order that/so that S (can/will) + V...

She took the IELTS test so as to study abroad.

Expressions of Purpose
The teacher uses the microphone in order for her students to
hear her voice better.
I arrived early so that I could get a good seat.
Examples He's painting the house with a view not to selling but giving
his wife.
S prefer Ving ... to Ving ... The organization was formed with the aim of helping local
people.
Expressions
Have O1 Vo + O2
S would prefer to Vo ... rather than Vo...
Variations of Verb Forms
Expressions of Preference Expressions Get/Ask O1 + to Vo + O2
S would rather Vo ... than Vo ...
Causative Form
Have/Get/Ask + O2 + Vpp

Bill'd prefer to have chicken soup

rather than drink milk.
Examples Examples
Kelly got a live band to play at her wedding.
I would rather be unemployed than I will have your car repaired by the end of the day.
work in that factory.
I will ask the garage to repair your car by the end of the day.
Jack preferred playing the piano on
his own to performing.