because, so, to, so that

because, so, to, so that

Use:

To express reason and result.

Form:

I put a sweater on because I was cold.

I was cold, so I put a sweater on.

Language assistant

So and because are usually in mid-position, between two clauses.

so that and to

Use:

To express purpose.

Form:

The to infinitive is used to express purpose. In order to can also be used.

I came to the USA to study English.

So that can also be used. It is often followed by could / can or would.

I came to the USA so that I could study English.

Language assistant

Note this common error:

I came to the USA for

studying English. ✘

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