Choose the correct answer. I left the garage unlocked _____ Ollie to put the car away.
so
so as
in order to
for
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.
Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
so as
for
so that
in order not
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choose the correct answer. I'm trying to be very quiet ______ disturb Kevin's meeting in the next office.
out of order to
so as not to
to prevent
for not to
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.
Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
in order
that
so as not to
so that
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.
Choose the correct answer. I'd like to meet Elsa ______ what her plans are.
in order not to be found out
to find out
so as find out
for finding out
Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
to avoid
to be avoided by
in order to be avoiding
for avoiding
Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.
to avoid
for avoiding
to prevent
in order to prevent
Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
So as to not
In order not to
For not
To prevent
Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)
To avoid getting caught in the rain
Choose the correct answer. ________ we can seat everyone, we've rented two extra tables and some chairs.
In order so
In order to
In order that
In order so that we can
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.
Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
is so for
avoids
is for
is
Complete the sentence. We decided to extend the deadline ______ to take the pressure off the team.
so as to not
so that
in order that
so as to
Complete the sentence. The time management software I use ______ work has helped me a lot.
so that I
so as to be
for
so as to
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.
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. 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.
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....
Is it correct? I wear these clothes for run.
I wear these clothes for running.
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.