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Could you contact the marketing department to arrange a meeting? (in order)
Could you contact the marketing department in order to arrange a meeting
I always use this app in order not to get stuck in a traffic jam. (so that)
I always use this app so that I don't get stuck in a traffic jam
Let’s open the window so that we can let in some fresh air. (to)
Let's open the window to let in some fresh air
We often have to work late so that we don’t fall behind schedule. (so as)
We often have to work late so as not to fall behind schedule
I always take a hat with me so that I don’t get cold. (in order)
I always take a hat with me in order not to get cold
I treat the person with respect so as to upset them. (negative)
I treat the person with respect so as not to upset them
I usually write an email to avoid talking to someone, but because I want a record of the communication. (negative)
I usually write an email not to avoid talking to someone, but because I want a record of the communication
I keep receipts in a file in order to lose them. (negative)
I keep receipts in a file in order not to lose them
I breathe deeply so that I’ll lose my temper. (negative)
I breathe deeply so that I will not lose my temper
In order _____, I switched it on and off, but ...
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At first I didn’t take it out of the box in order not _____. Then I noticed that …
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The strings were broken, and we took it back to the shop so that _____. At the shop, the manager …
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It was the worst one I’d ever eaten, but I was pleasant with the waiter so as not _____. I was surprised then that he …
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The reason I asked to speak to the manager was to _____, but the sales assistant didn’t want …
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We took a taxi in order _____, but in fact …
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I/here/make/complaint
I’m here to make a complaint.
