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.
1I called the manager ............... discuss some issues.
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Before a verb use to. The infinitive shows the purpose. For + noun also shows purpose.
2The film actor has a team of bodyguards ............... protection.
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Use for before a noun.
3I would like something ............... eat.
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4She becomes bored when she has no one ............... with.
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5We stopped ............... a drink.
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6We stopped on our way ............... have a drink.
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7I had to run ............... the train.
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8I had to run ............... catch the bus.
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9I hurried ............... I wouldn’t miss the train.
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Use so that before a clause.
10She worked hard ............... she could earn well.
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11I must buy some clothes. I have nothing ...............
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12I need glasses ............... read.
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Done.
Score: 0/12
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 could earn well.
- I must buy some clothes. I have nothing to wear
- I need glasses to read.
