The words to, for and so that can all show purpose but they are used differently. To is followed by an infinitive (v1). For is followed by a noun. So that is a followed by a clause.
Fill in the blanks.
1. I called the manager ……………………………. discuss some issues.
Correct!
Wrong!
Before a verb use to. The infinitive shows the purpose. For + noun also shows purpose.
2. The film actor has a team of bodyguards ……………………………. protection.
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Wrong!
Use for before a noun.
3. I would like something ……………………………. eat.
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Wrong!
4. She becomes bored when she has no one …………………………… with.
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Wrong!
5. We stopped ……………………………. a drink.
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Wrong!
6. We stopped on our way ………………………………… have a drink.
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Wrong!
7. I had to run ………………………… the train.
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Wrong!
8. I had to run ………………………………… catch the bus.
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Wrong!
9. I hurried …………………………… I wouldn’t miss the train.
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Wrong!
Use so that before a clause.
10. She worked hard ……………………………. she could earn well.
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Wrong!
11. I must buy some clothes. I have nothing …………………………..
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Wrong!
12. I need glasses …………………………. read.
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Wrong!
Answers
- I called the manager to discuss some issues.
- The film actor has a team of bodyguards for protection.
- I would like something to eat.
- She becomes bored when she has no one to quarrel with.
- We stopped for a drink.
- We stopped on our way to have a drink.
- I had to run for the train.
- I had to run to catch the bus.
- I hurried so that I wouldn’t miss the train.
- She worked hard so that she would earn well.
- I must buy some clothes. I have nothing to wear.
- I need glasses to read.
