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.
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1I called the manager ............... discuss some issues.
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Use "to" before a base verb to express purpose.
2The film actor has a team of bodyguards ............... protection.
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Use "for" before a noun to express purpose or function.
3I would like something ............... eat.
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Use "to" before the base verb in phrases like "something to eat".
4She becomes bored when she has no one ............... with.
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Use "to quarrel" after "no one" to say what the person could do.
5We stopped ............... a drink.
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Use "for" before the noun phrase "a drink" to show the reason for stopping.
6We stopped on our way ............... have a drink.
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Use "to" before the base verb "have" to express purpose.
7I had to run ............... the train.
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Use "for" in the fixed phrase "run for the train" when trying to reach it in time.
8I had to run ............... catch the bus.
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Use "to" before the base verb "catch" to express purpose.
9I hurried ............... I wouldn’t miss the train.
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Use "so that" before a clause with a subject and verb.
10She worked hard ............... she could earn well.
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Use "so that" before the clause "she could earn well" to express purpose.
11I must buy some clothes. I have nothing ...............
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Use "to wear" after "nothing" to say what the clothes are for.
12I need glasses ............... read.
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Use "to" before the base verb "read" to express purpose.
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- 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.