grammar · neutral

in order to + base verb

Band 6-7speakingtask2

Shows purpose; similar to 'to' but more formal/emphatic.

Examples

“She saved money in order to buy a new laptop.”

“In order to pass the exam, he studied every evening.”

“They lowered prices in order to attract more customers.”

Band 8 sentence

“The city invested in public transport in order to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”

Collocations

  • in order to + V
  • in order for + someone + to + V

Common mistakes

I studied in order to I pass the exam.→I studied in order to pass the exam.

In order to he can succeed, he needs practice.→In order for him to succeed, he needs practice.

Say it for a higher band

5to→6so that→7+in order to

Synonyms

so that

Easily confused

so that

“She arrived early so that she could get a good seat.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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