to/in order to?

[asad hussain]

Which one is better?

A. The poet repeats the third line to imprint it on the reader's memory.

B. The poet repeats the third line in order to imprint it on the reader's memory.

[houlun]

I prefer 'in order to'. It refers to an aim.

[BobK]

Originally Posted by asad hussain

Which one is better?

A. The poet repeats the third line to imprint it on the reader's memory.

B. The poet repeats the third line in order to imprint it on the reader's memory.

They're both OK. Also:

C. The poet repeats the third line so as to imprint it on the reader's memory.

D. The poet repeats the third line the better to imprint it on the reader's memory.

D's a bit mannered.

b

[asad hussain]

Originally Posted by BobK

They're both OK. Also:

C. The poet repeats the third line so as to imprint it on the reader's memory.

D. The poet repeats the third line the better to imprint it on the reader's memory.

D's a bit mannered.

b

Hi Bob, Thanks a lot for the suggestions!

But what am I supposed to use in my study notes? (Including your structures)

[BobK]

Originally Posted by asad hussain

Hi Bob, Thanks a lot for the suggestions!

But what am I supposed to use in my study notes? (Including your structures)

I'd say 'in order to' or 'so as to' are usually clearer than plain 'to'.

b