In order to
is used to express purpose. It answers the question "Why?" In order
is often omitted, as in (b):
Example:
(a) He came
here in order
to study English.
(b) He came
here to
study English.
To express
purpose, use (in
order) to, not for, with a verb.*
Example:
(c)
INCORRECT: He came here for studying English.
(d)
INCORRECT: He came here for to study English.
(e)
INCORRECT: He came here for study English
For can be
used to express purpose, but it is preposition and is followed by a noun
object, as in (f)
Example:
(f) I went to the
store for some bread.
(g) I went to the
store to buy some bread.
*Exception:
The phrase be used for expresses the typical or general purpose of a thing. In
this case, the preposition is followed by a gerund: A s m is used for cutting
wood. Also possible: A saw is used to cut wood. However, to talk about a
particular thing and a particular situation, be used + an infinitive is used: A
chain saw was used to cut (NOT for cutting) down the old oak tree.
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