"in order to"

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hmm can i speak these words or it must be for only writing?

which is it informal or formal that I just speak?

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My brother answered his exams in order to pass them.
I'm filling in an application in order to submit it to an office.
Old people have to exercise in the early morning in order to feel better and healthy.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Your sentences are fine.

'In order to' is a little more formal than just 'to'.

Clive

Vicente P. Teng II · Answer

Oh. just "to".. how? I have no idea. give an example. thanks <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Clive · Answer

Hi,

My brother answered his exams to pass them.
I'm filling in an application to submit it to an office.
Old people have to exercise in the early morning to feel better and healthy.

Clive

Vicente P. Teng II · Answer

oh i got it! Thank you very much! <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Khoff · Answer

Is "answered his exams" British?  I have no idea what it means.

CalifJim · Answer

khoffIs "answered his exams" British? I have no idea what it means.

My thoughts as well. Hmm.

CJ

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