Linking Words and Clauses Usage

This video lesson covers clauses of purpose, focusing on the use of 'to', 'in order to', and 'so as to'. It explains their meanings, formality levels, and usage in both positive and negative contexts. The lesson also discusses how these clauses can be used at the beginning of sentences and introduces 'so that' for expressing purpose with a subordinate clause. Examples and exercises are provided to reinforce understanding.

What is the main focus of today's English lesson?

• Clauses of purpose

• Clauses of time

• Clauses of contrast

• Clauses of condition

Which linking word is considered more casual?

• 'in order to'

• 'so as to'

• 'to'

• 'so that'

What is the purpose of using 'to', 'in order to', and 'so as to'?

• To express purpose

• To express time

• To express condition

• To express contrast

Which linking words are more formal?

• 'and'

• 'so that'

• 'to'

• 'in order to' and 'so as to'

Which linking word is seldom used with negatives?

• 'so that'

• 'so as to'

• 'in order to'

• 'to'

Where can 'to', 'in order to', and 'so as to' be used in a sentence?

• Only in questions

• At the beginning

• Only in the middle

• Only at the end

What is different about 'so that' compared to other linking words?

• It is used for time

• It is used for condition

• It is followed by a clause

• It is used for contrast

What usually follows 'so that' in a sentence?

• An adjective

• A preposition

• A modal verb

• A noun

What is the correct linking word for: 'I am studying hard ___ pass my exams'?

• 'in order to'

• 'so as to'

• 'so that'

• 'to'

Why did the speaker buy a dictionary?

• To help with vocabulary

• To read stories

• To learn grammar

• To write essays