Video lesson · Clauses

Purpose / What For?

Name: Clauses of purpose: so that, in order that, video lesson
Uploaded: 2026-06-06T17:04:15.685Z
Duration: 75 s
Description: 75-second video: clauses of purpose answer What for? with so that or in order that. Example: I left early so that my family could have dinner together.

Video explanation · 1:15

Clauses of Purpose answer the question WHAT FOR? These clauses explain how to express intentions or goals. They are subordinate clauses (dependent) and must connect to a main (independent) clause.

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