Example sentences of "are [adj] for this purpose " in BNC.
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| 1 | Any of the following tests would be regarded as suitable proof : Passes in the JMB Test in English ( Overseas ) at grade 3 or better up to June 1989 , the JMB Test in English for Speakers of Other Languages from March 1990 ; the AEB Test in English for Educational Purposes at grade III or better in listening , reading and writing ; the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at grade C or better ; the Oxford-Arels Examination ( Higher level ) at Credit or Distinction level ; the IELTS ( British Council/University of Cambridge ) , with an average score of 6 or better and for each component a score of 5 or better ; TOEFL with a score of 550 or better ; the London GCE O level Syllabus B in English Language at grade C or better or in an approved SCE or GCE syllabus in English are acceptable for this purpose . |
| 2 | Fast jabs to the face are ideal for this purpose , because if they look effective they cause the opponent to throw back his head . |
| 3 | The swimfeeder and baits suitable for it are ideal for this purpose . |
| 4 | Alternatively , the light can be bounced off special reflectors , and sheets of white expanded polystyrene are ideal for this purpose . |
| 5 | He can practise forming as many words as possible from one long word or a collection of single letters : the letter units from a Scrabble set are useful for this purpose . |
| 6 | Forms are available for this purpose from the Librarian . |
| 7 | Alternatively you can try to apply the sensitive etch-resist ink yourself , and special positive-working aerosols are available for this purpose . |
| 8 | Some dogs obviously require more grooming than others , and a variety of tools are available for this purpose , ranging from combs and brushes to scissors and clippers . |
| 9 | Special high frequency dog whistles are available for this purpose , which although virtually inaudible to the human ear , can be heard by dogs with their more sensitive hearing a good distance away . |
| 10 | Earthworms are excellent for this purpose . |