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Some common Structures 005-pokemon-2 - Coggle Diagram
Some common Structures
Expressions of Purpose
Examples
I arrived early
so that I could get
a good seat.
He's painting the house
with a view to not selling
but giving his wife.
The teacher uses the microphone
in order for her students to hear
her voice better.
The organization was formed
with the aim of helping
local people.
She took the IELTS test
so as to study
abroad.
Expressions
in order (not) to/ so as (not) to
+ Vo
in order that/so that
S (can/will) + V...
with the aim of
+ Ving
with the intention of
+ Ving
with a view to (not)
+ Ving
Causative Form
Examples
Kelly
got a live band to play
at her wedding.
I will
have your car repaired
by the end of the day.
I will
ask the garage to repair
your car by the end of the day.
Expressions
Get/Ask O1 + to Vo + O2
Have/Get/Ask + O2 + Vpp
Have O1 Vo + O2
Expressions of Preference
Expressions
S
would rather
Vo ...
than
Vo ...
S
would prefer
to Vo ...
rather than
Vo...
S
prefer
Ving ...
to
Ving ...
Examples
Bill'
d prefer
to have chicken soup
rather than
drink milk.
I
would rather
be unemployed
than
work in that factory.
Jack
preferred
playing the piano on his own
to
performing.
