So, for and to

September 6, 2014 -

The words for, so and to can all be used to indicate purpose, but they are not interchangeable. That means they are used in different structures.

Complete the following sentences using so, for and to.

1. Susie talked to the girl …………………. that she wouldn’t feel left out.

so

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

2. We are going there …………………. finalize the contract.

so

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

3. An altimeter is used ………………. measure height above sea level.

to

for

so

Correct! Wrong!

4. I will take it back to the shop ………………… get a replacement.

for

so

to

Correct! Wrong!

5. I will need the car ………………… you will have to take a taxi.

so

for

Correct! Wrong!

6. Send the letter by speed post ………………… that she will get it before Tuesday.

for

so

to

Correct! Wrong!

7. We stopped at the pub ………………….. a drink.

so

to

for

Correct! Wrong!

8. A barometer is used …………………. measuring atmospheric pressure.

to

for

so

Correct! Wrong!

9. People often go traveling ……………….. find themselves.

for

to

so

Correct! Wrong!

10. Take some fruit ………………… eat on the way.

for

to

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Susie talked to the girl so that she wouldn’t feel left out.

2. We are going there to finalize the contract.

3. An altimeter is used to measure height above sea level.

4. I will take it back to the shop to get a replacement.

5. I will need the car so you will have to take a taxi.

6. Send the letter by speed post so that she will get it before Tuesday.

7. We stopped at the pub for a drink.

8. A barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure.

9. People often go traveling to find themselves.

10. Take some fruit to eat on the way.