2. In order to + verb
Expressing Purpose
• “In order to” is an infinitive phrase that is used to indicate
the purpose or intention behind an action.
• It is often used to explain why someone is doing something.
• The structure of the phrase is “in order to + base form of the
verb”. Here's an example:
I studied diligently in order to pass the exam.
• In this sentence, “in order to” introduces the purpose
(studying diligently) for the action (passing the exam). The
infinitive verb “to pass” indicates the goal or objective of the
action.
3. In order to + verb
Expressing Purpose
• The negative form is in order not to:
Example:
They never parked the big van in front of the house in order not to
upset the neighbors.
• We can use “to” and “in order to” indistinctively.
Examples:
The passenger needs a valid passport in order to travel abroad.
The passenger needs a valid passport to travel abroad.
5. IN ORDER + INFINITIVE
SUBJECT VERB IN ORDER +
INFINITIVE
He cheated in order to win.
IN ORDER +
INFINITIVE
SUBJECT VERB
In order to win, he cheated.
6. Let’s Practice
A) Complete the sentences using in order to to give a reason for
each person’s activities.
Rita is on a diet in order to lose weight.
1) Karol is drinking chamomile tea __________________.
2) People should read nutrition fact labels __________________.
3) Jose will stop eating fast food __________________.
4) Martha has become vegertarian __________________.
5) I will buy a pack of bread buns __________________.
6) I bought a recipe book__________________.
7) One should exercise regularly __________________.
8) I want to buy a mixer __________________.
B) Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Try NOT to repeat
ideas from the previous exercise.
1) In order to be healthy, __________________________.
2) In order to lose weight, __________________________.
3) In order to be in good shape, __________________.
4) In order to aid digestion, ______________________.
