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Join the two sentences. Smokers block the entrance. We put up 'no smoking' signs. (prevent)

To prevent smokers blocking the entrance, we put up 'no smoking' signs.

Join the two sentences. I don't usually drink coffee but I keep some in the house. Visitors drink it. (for)

I don't usually drink coffee but I keep some in the house for visitors to drink.

Join the two sentences. I'm distracted by the noise of people around me. I wear headphones at work. (avoid)

To avoid being distracted by the noise of people around me, I wear headphones at work.

Join the two sentences. I gave him my mobile number. He can text me. (so that)

I gave him my mobile number so that he can text me.

Join the two sentences. More scholarships have been offered. More people will study engineering. (in order that)

More scholarships have been offered in order that more people will study engineering.

Join the two sentences. They didn't want to miss the flight. They set off for the airport early. (so as not to)

So as not to miss the flight, they set off for the airport early.

Choose the correct answer. I left the garage unlocked _____ Ollie to put the car away.

for

so

so as

in order to

Choose the correct answer. ________ we can seat everyone, we've rented two extra tables and some chairs.

In order that

In order so

In order to

In order so that we can

Choose the correct answer. I'd like to meet Elsa ______ what her plans are.

to find out

for finding out

in order not to be found out

so as find out

Choose the correct answer. I'm trying to be very quiet ______ disturb Kevin's meeting in the next office.

so as not to

to prevent

out of order to

for not to

Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.

to avoid

to prevent

for avoiding

in order to prevent

Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.

so that

so as

for

in order not

Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.

is for

is so for

avoids

is

Complete the sentence. We decided to extend the deadline ______ to take the pressure off the team.

so as to

so that

so as to not

in order that

Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.

so that

that

in order

so as not to

Complete the sentence. The time management software I use ______ work has helped me a lot.

for

so as to

so that I

so as to be

Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.

In order not to

So as to not

To prevent

For not

Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.

to avoid

for avoiding

in order to be avoiding

to be avoided by

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.

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.

Is it correct? I wear these clothes for run.

I wear these clothes for running.

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.

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....

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.

Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)

To avoid getting caught in the rain

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.

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.