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Clauses of purpose To + infinitive The most common way to express purpose in English is to + infinitive. The student worked hard to pass the test.  In order to/so as to + infinitive In order to or so as to + infinitive are more common in formal English, mainly in writing. The negative forms are in order not to and so as not to + infinitive. We were asked to stay in order to finish the project.  He left home early in order not to be late. Use a plastic hammer so as to avoid damage.  They walked quietly so as not to wake up the children.  So that + clause We can also use so that + subject + verb to express purpose. We normally use a modal verb with this connector. (could, can, would, etc.) We left early so that we could park near the centre.  He made some flashcards so that it would be easier for his mum to remember the instructions.  For + noun We can also use for + noun to express purpose. We went to the bar for a drink. Would you like to go the the park for a run?  

Interjections In grammar, an interjection is a part of speech or (a lexical category) which is used to show a short sudden expression of emotion. Interjections are short exclamations like Oh!, Um or Ah! They have no real grammatical value but we use them quite often, usually more in speaking than in writing. An interjection is a short word or phrase that shows emotion. It often stands alone, unconnected to a sentence. Example – Oops! I did it again! Ooh, what a lovely dress! Yahoo, we did it! Alas, it was not to be. You two are dating? Awesome! Bingo! Right on target! Oh wow, that is so cool!

Adjectives An adjective is a word which modifies a noun or a pronoun. Adjectives are describing words. Large, grey, and friendly are all examples of adjectives. Examples – They live in a big, beautiful. This shop is much nicer. The sky was multicolored.   (i). Adjectives may come before a noun He found a nice job (ii). Adjectives may also come after certain verbs like be, feel, seem, look: He is intelligent I feel happy She seems unhappy They look fantastic The Different Types of Adjectives The Articles Possessive Adjectives Demonstrative Adjectives Indefinite Adjectives Numbers Adjectives The Articles - There are only three articles, and all of them are adjectives: a, an, and the. Because they are used to discuss non-specific things and people, a and an are called indefinite articles. Examples – I think an animal is in the garage. I own a horse and two cats. The girl sitting next to me raised her hand.   Possessive Adjectives - my, your, his, her, its, our, your, their - modify the noun following it in order to show possession. Examples – This is my car Why didn't you clean your room? Its color is beautiful. Demonstrative Adjectives- Demonstrative adjectives are adjectives that are used to modify a noun so that we know which specific person, place, or thing is mentioned. Examples – (This, that, former, latter, these, those) If I hear that parrot again, I will call the police. Can you pass me this black pen? The former education minister was a corrupt person. Indefinite Adjectives - Indefinite adjective offers general information about the amount of the noun it modifies. Examples – another, any, less, little, many, more, much, some She left the house a few (adjective) minutes (Noun) ago. I expected several visitors for today’s function. Both charges have not been proved. Numbers Adjectives- Numbers are classified as adjectives too. Examples – I have five You have three They have ten