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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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In order to

I get up from my chair to greet him.

This is just an example I can think of. My question is, is 'in order to' necessary or simply 'to'? In order to greet him. To greet him. Where is 'in order to' or 'so as to' necessary?

Thanks,
Jim
  

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This is just an example I can think of. My question is, is 'in order to' necessary or simply 'to'? Simply 'to' is sufficient there.

— Mister Micawber

  • This is just an example I can think of.
  • My question is, is 'in order to' necessary or simply 'to'?
  • Simply 'to' is sufficient there.
  • Anonymous Where is 'in order to' or 'so as to' necessary?
  • It is necessary when confusion ensues from 'to' alone.
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AnonymousI get up from my chair to greet him.This is just an example I can think of. My question is, is 'in order to' necessary or simply 'to'?
Simply 'to' is sufficient there.
AnonymousWhere is 'in order to' or 'so as to' necessary?
It is necessary when confusion ensues from 'to' alone.
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