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Najib is learning English. He wants to apply for an American university. (in order to)
Najib is learning English in order to apply for an American university.
Marco is visiting India next June. He wishes to visit his uncle. (so that)
Marco is visiting India next June so that to visit his uncle.
They have set up a language school. They want children to speak different languages. (so that)
They have set up a language school so that children can speak different langauges.
We had better practice linking words a lot. We will never forget them. (so as not to)
We had better practice linking words a lot so as not to forget them.
People are staying at home during lockdown. They want to stay safe. (in order that)
People are staying at home during lockdown in order that they stay safe.
My son wishes to purchase some clothes. He wants to attend his friend's birthday. (so as)
My son wishes to purchase some clothes so as he can attend his friend's birthday.
Dhaka city is reconstructed by the government. It aims to offer smooth transportation system. (in order that)
Dhaka city is reconstructed by the government in order that it offers smooth transportation system.
Teachers are developing good quality worksheets. They want to rid students of boredom. (to)
Teachers are developing good quality worksheets to rid students of boredom.
The thief carried the knife carefully. He didn't want to cut himself. (so as not to)
The thief carried the knife carefully so as not to cut himself.
He doesn't want to have a nappy now. He doesn't want to miss his English class. (in order that)
He doesn't want to have a nappy now in order that he won't miss his English class.
