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Purpose Clauses

Grammar VaultB2Structure⭐ YDS Critical

Amaç cümlecikleri: to, in order to, so as to, so that.

Definition

Purpose clauses: to/in order to/so as to + infinitive (same subject). So that + subject + can/could/would (different subject). Olumsuz: in order not to / so as not to.

Turkish Explanation

Amaç bildiren yapılar.

Example Sentences

She studies hard in order to pass the exam.

He spoke quietly so that no one would hear.

Tip

To/In order to/So as to = same subject. So that = different subject. In order not to = olumsuz amaç.

YDS/YÖKDİL Note

YDS: so that vs in order to farkı sorulur.

Mini Test

'He whispered ___ no one would hear him.' Boşluğa ne gelir?

  1. to
  2. in order to
  3. so that
  4. so as to

Answer: C) so that — So that = farklı özne ile amaç. He whispered (o fısıldadı) → no one would hear (kimse duymayacak) = farklı özne.