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Claire and Daisy spoke quietly so ____ not to disturb the others.
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I’m saving some money in ______ to buy a house
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They will go by car so ____ they can take more luggage
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I’m taking English classes _____ speak more confidently.
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She goes to the gym _____ as to keep fit.
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Chris ran fast ______ catch the train.
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We agreed to Rachel’s suggestions so _____ not to upset her
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I want to go to Spain so _____ I can immerse myself in the Spanish language and culture.
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Claire called the doctor in _____ to make an appointment.
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He wrote down your phone number ____ as not to forget it.
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Emma saved some money in ______ to buy a new dress.
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The company reduced its prices _____ sell its products.
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He decided to stay home so _____ he could get ready for the test.
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I ran. I wanted to catch a bus.
I ran to catch a bus. I ran in order to catch a bus. I ran so as to catch a bus. I ran so that I could catch a bus.
He left early. He didn't want to miss the train.
He left early so as not to miss the train. He left early not to miss the train. He left early in order not to miss the train.
She set her alarm clock. She wanted to get up early.
She set her alarm clock to get up early. She set her alarm clock so that she would get up early.
