Articles With Names of Symptoms and Diseases

Because most symptom names are countable, they usually require an article (a, an, the) or another determiner to identify or quantify the noun.

A Complete Guide to Using Commas with Adverbs

We will discuss when to use and when to avoid a comma before or after a regular adverb, a sentence adverb, an adverbial clause, and an adverbial phrase.

How to Use 'With the Aim of'

"With the aim of" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. You can use it to express purpose.

How to Use 'With the Intention of'

"With the intention of" is a compound preposition that has a gerund as its object. We use it to express purpose.

'For' vs. 'To' for Purpose

To express purpose, use "to" before a verb (infinitive). Use "for" before a noun. When talking about what someone does, don't use the "for + veb-ing" construction.

'In order to' Synonyms

You can use "in order to", "to", or "so as to" to express purpose.

'So that' Synonyms

You can use "so that", "so", or "in order that" to express purpose.

'So that' vs. 'So'. What's the Difference?

"So that" is a subordinating conjunction that is used to express purpose o why something happens. "So" is a more informal, shortened version of "so that".

Is 'In order that' Formal?

"In order that" is a subordinating conjunction that can be introduced to express purpose. You can use it in very formal English or academic writing.

Is 'So that' Formal?

"So that" is a subordinating conjunction that can be used in formal, semiformal, and informal English.