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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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  • Is it correct? You should lock your bike to prevent thieves from steal it.
    You should lock your bike to prevent thieves from stealing it.
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  • Complete the sentence. I check my email only twice a day _____ myself ___ too much time dealing with it.
    to prevent/ from wasting
    for stopping myself/ to waste
    to prevent/ to waste
    to avoid / from wasting
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  • Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
    to avoid
    for avoiding
    to be avoided by
    in order to be avoiding
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  • Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
    In order not to
    For not
    To prevent
    So as to not
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  • Complete the sentence. The time management software I use ______ work has helped me a lot.
    so that I
    so as to be
    so as to
    for
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  • Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
    so as not to
    so
    in order
    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
    so that
    in order that
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