At a glance
Purpose: why?
- to / in order to / so as to + V1I study to learn.
- so that + can / could / will / wouldI study so that I can pass.
- lest + should + V1 (formal)Walk slowly lest you should fall.
- so as not to / in order not toI left early so as not to be late.
Result: what happened?
- so + adjective + thatIt was so hot that we stayed in.
- such (a) + adjective + noun + thatIt was such a hot day that we stayed in.
- too + adjective + toIt was too hot to go out.
- adjective + enough + toHe is old enough to drive.
- Start
- Is there a noun after the adjective?Yessuch (a)such a good film, such nice people
- soso good, so quickly
Purpose
I went to the shop to buy milk.
She studies hard so that she can win a scholarship.
We left early so as not to miss the bus.
Walk carefully lest you should slip.
Result
It was so hot that we stayed inside.
It was such a hot day that we stayed inside.
The tea was too hot to drink.
He is old enough to drive.
The same idea, three ways
| too … to | so … that … not | not … enough to |
|---|---|---|
| He is too weak to walk. | He is so weak that he cannot walk. | He is not strong enough to walk. |
| The box is too heavy for me to lift. | The box is so heavy that I can't lift it. | I'm not strong enough to lift the box. |
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.