Say why you do something with to + base verb. Use so that + clause when the reason has its own subject, and for + noun or -ing for what a thing is used for.
What a thing is for: for + noun / -ing (a knife for cutting) · Not: for + base verb (for buy) · Negative: so as not to + verb, or so that + won't / wouldn't
A2
To + verb for your reason
New
To answer Why?, use to + base verb. In order to means the same and sounds more formal.
subject+verb+to+base verb
I went to the shop to buy some bread.
She is learning English to get a better job.
I went to the shop for buy bread.
I went to the shop to buy bread.
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One word is in the wrong form. Type the correct form.
I went to the bank for get some money.
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Put in order
Tap the words in the order of the sentence.
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We took a taxi be on time.
to To + base verb.
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One word is in the wrong form. Type the correct form.
They saved money for buy a house.
B1
For + noun or -ing
New
To say what something is used for, use for + noun or for + -ing, not for + base verb.
thing+is+for+noun / verb-ing
This knife is for cutting bread.
We use this room for meetings.
This knife is for cut bread.
This knife is for cutting bread.
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This app is for new words.
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One word is in the wrong form. Type the correct form.
We use scissors for cut paper.
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I use this cloth glasses.
for cleaning For + -ing.
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This app is learning words.
B1
So that + clause
New
Use so that + subject + can / could / will / would when the purpose has its own subject.
main clause+so that+subject+can / could / will+base verb
I spoke slowly so that everyone could understand.
Take a map so that you won't get lost.
I spoke slowly so that everyone to understand.
I spoke slowly so that everyone could understand.
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Write your name here so that I find your file.
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I'll text you you know when to come.
so that A new subject needs so that.
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One word is in the wrong form. Type the correct form.
We turned the music down so that the baby could slept.
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I opened the window so that fresh air come in.
could So that + could + base verb.
B1
Purpose you want to avoid
New
For a purpose you want to avoid, use so as not to + verb, or so that + won't / wouldn't + verb.
main clause+so as not to+base verb
I set an alarm so as not to be late.
She spoke quietly so that she wouldn't wake the baby.