Expressing Purpose in English

The video tutorial explains how to express purpose in English using various structures. It covers 'to + infinitive', 'in order to', 'so as to', 'so that + clause', and 'for + noun'. Each structure is explained with examples, highlighting their usage in different contexts. The tutorial also discusses the formal and informal applications of these expressions, providing a comprehensive guide to expressing purpose in English.

What is the most common way to express purpose in English?

• Using 'so that + clause'

• Using 'to + infinitive'

• Using 'for + noun'

• Using 'in order to + infinitive'

What is the purpose of using 'to + infinitive'?

• To express a condition

• To express a purpose

• To express a reason

• To express a result

Why did the student work hard?

• To help a friend

• To pass the test

• To learn English

• To meet new people

Which of the following is more common in formal English?

• 'In order to + infinitive'

• 'To + infinitive'

• 'For + noun'

• 'So that + clause'

Which of the following is a correct example of 'so as to'?

• He studied so as not to pass the exam.

• He studied so as not pass the exam.

• He studied so as pass the exam.

• He studied so as to pass the exam.

What is the negative form of 'in order to'?

• 'In order not to'

• 'Without order to'

• 'Not in order to'

• 'Order not to'

Which sentence correctly uses 'in order not to'?

• He left early not in order to be late.

• He left early in order to not be late.

• He left early not order to be late.

• He left early in order not to be late.

Which connector is typically used with modal verbs to express purpose?

• 'So that + clause'

• 'In order to + infinitive'

• 'For + noun'

• 'To + infinitive'

If the first part of a sentence is in the past, which modal verb should be used?

• Can

• Could

• Will

• Would

What is the purpose of using 'so that + clause'?

• To express a reason

• To express a condition

• To express a purpose

• To express a result