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Clauses of purpose are used to show why something is happening. We can use ‘to’, ‘for’, ‘in order to’, ‘so as to’ and ‘so that’.
To
We often use ’to’ to show why something is happening. We use the infinitive form of the verb:
My mother went out tobuy some milk.
’m going to Spain to see my friend.
I’m going outside tofind some flowers.
For
We use ‘for’ to show the exact purpose of something. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing):
We went to the supermarket forbread.
The mop is forcleaning the floor.
She went out fora meal.
In order to
‘In order to’ is more formal than ‘to’. Again, we use the infinitive form of the verb:
I did some research in order tofind the best music player.
A meeting was arranged in order to discuss the team’s progress.
Harry studied all night in order topass his English exam.
So as to
‘So as to’ is also more formal than ‘to’. Again, we use the infinitive form of the verb:
I bought a smaller car so as tosave money.
Elliot moved to a new house so as tobe closer to his parents.
She left early so as tobe at home with her family.
Note: When we want to say something negative using ‘in order to’ or ‘so as to’, we can put ‘not’ before the ‘to’.
For example:
– I woke up early in order not to miss the bus.
– I woke up early so as not to miss the bus.
So that
‘So that’ is paired with a subject and a modal verb like ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘can’ or ‘will’:
I gave her my phone number so that she could call me.
I’m going out so that Ican buy fruit.
I did some exercise so thatIwould feel better.
Clauses of contrast
Clauses of contrast (or concession) are used to show the difference between two statements. We can use ‘although’, ‘though’, ‘even though’, ‘in spite of’ and ‘despite’.
Although
’Although’ can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. It is followed by a subject and a verb:
Although it rained, they enjoyed their walk.
They enjoyed their walk, although it rained.
Though
We use ‘though’ in a similar way to ‘although’, but it is more informal. In spoken English, ‘though’ is more common than ‘although’:
Though it was expensive, I enjoyed the meal.
I enjoyed the meal, though it was expensive.
Even though
‘Even though’ is a little stronger than ‘though’ and ‘although’. It can also be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. Again, it is followed by a subject and a verb:
Even though I was full, I couldn’t stop eating.
I couldn’t stop eating, even though I was full.
In spite of
We use ‘in spite of’ at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. It is followed by a noun, a pronoun or a gerund (-ing):
In spite of the pain, Harry finished the race.
Harry finished the race, in spite of the pain.
Despite
We use ‘despite’ at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, too. Again, it is followed by a noun, a pronoun or a gerund (-ing):
Despite the snow, I drove to my grandma’s house.
I drove to my grandma’s house, despite the snow.
Note: Do not use ‘of’ with ‘despite’. For example:
– I drove to my grandma’s house, despite the snow. NOT: I drove to my grandma’s house, despite of the snow.
You must use ‘of’ with ‘in spite of’. For example: