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Expressing Purpose

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  • Rewrite the sentence using the expression in brackets. I used to avoid responsibility because I didn't want to make mistakes. (so as)
    I used to avoid responsibility so as not to make mistakes.
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  • Rewrite the sentence using the expression in brackets. Helen switches off her phone when she's writing because she needs to concentrate. (in order)
    Helen switches off her phone when she's writing in order that she can concentrate/ in order to concentrate.
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  • Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)
    To avoid getting caught in the rain
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  • Rewrite the sentence using the expression in brackets. I'd like to change some of my work habits because I want to work more efficiently. (so that)
    I'd like to change some of my work habits so that I can work more efficiently.
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  • Is it correct? In order to not to lose them, I always put my keys in the same place at home.
    In order not to lose them....
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  • Is it correct? I set my alarm for six so as I would be on time for work.
    I set my alarm for six so as to be on time for work.
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  • Is it correct? I wear these clothes for run.
    I wear these clothes for running.
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  • Is it correct? I went to the library in order for finding some peace and quiet.
    I went to the library in order to find some peace and quiet.
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  • Is it correct? Let's take a different route so avoiding the road works.
    Let's take a different route in order to avoid/ so as to avoid the road works.
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  • Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
    for avoiding
    to avoid
    in order to be avoiding
    to be avoided by
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  • Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
    For not
    So as to not
    In order not to
    To prevent
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  • Complete the sentence. The time management software I use ______ work has helped me a lot.
    for
    so as to be
    so as to
    so that I
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  • Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
    so as not to
    that
    in order
    so that
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  • Complete the sentence. We decided to extend the deadline ______ to take the pressure off the team.
    so as to not
    so as to
    in order that
    so that
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  • Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
    is so for
    avoids
    is
    is for
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  • Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
    for
    so that
    in order not
    so as
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