So for and to

So, for and toThe words for, so and to can all be used to indicate purpose, but they are not interchangeable.. Susie talked to the girl ……….. An altimeter is used ……….. I will take it ba

So, for and to

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

a) so

b) for

c) to

2 We are going there ……… finalize the contract

a) to

b) so

c) for

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

a) to

b) for

c) so

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

a) to

b) for

c) so

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

a) to

b) for

c) so

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

a) to

b) for

c) so

7 We stopped at the pub ……… a drink.

a) to

b) for

c) so

8 A barometer is used ……… measuring atmospheric pressure a) to

b) for

c) so

9 People often go traveling ……… find themselves

a) to

b) for

c) so

10 Take some fruit ……… eat on the way

a) to

b) for

c) so

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.

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