Ex. 5-Purpose Clauses: so (that), for, to, in order to

Explanation

In order to, so (that), for, and to are used to introduce clauses of purpose.

1. In order to+verb: Henry has to work overtime in order to pay all his bills.

2. So (that)+clause: Henry has to work overtime so that he can pay all his bills. That can be omitted: Henry has to work overtime so he can pay all his bills.

3. For+noun: Janet needs to take her car to the shop for an oil change.

4. To+verb: Janet needs to take her car to the shop to have the oil changed.

We left at 6:00 ______ we could get to the airport by 6:45.
1. for
2. in order to
3. so that
I went to Walmart _____buy a clothes basket.
1. to
2. for
3. so that
________ get a refund, you need to have your receipt.
1. For
2. In order to
3. So that
Please go to Customer Service ____ a refund.
1. for
2. to
3. in order to
Sometimes Mr. Ellis takes the bus ____ he can save money on gas.
1. in order to
2. for
3. so that
I'm getting hungry. Let's stop ____ lunch.
1. for
2. to
3. in order to
We can stop ____ eat at the next restaurant we see.
1. for
2. so that
3. to
The students are going to the library ______ they can study in a quiet place.
1. in order to
2. so that
3. for
Some people go to the coast to fish while others go just ____ fun and relaxation.
1. for
2. to
3. so that
Carl and Janet have four children now. They are going to move to a bigger house ________ have more room for their growing family.
1. for
2. so that
3. in order to