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Clauses of purpose

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  • 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
  • I/here/make/complaint
    I’m here to make a complaint.
  • 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 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 breathe deeply so that I’ll lose my temper. (negative)
    I breathe deeply so that I will not lose my temper
  • The reason I asked to speak to the manager was to _____, but the sales assistant didn’t want …
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  • We/need/receipt/check/date/when/bought/car
    We will need the receipt so as to check the date when you bought the chair.
  • What/I/have to/do/get/someone/help/me
    What do I have to do in order to get someone to help me?
  • 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/can/do/not/waste/time
    I can do it so as not to waste time.
  • At first I didn’t take it out of the box in order not _____. Then I noticed that …
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  • In order _____, I switched it on and off, but ...
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  • 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 keep receipts in a file in order to lose them. (negative)
    I keep receipts in a file in order not to lose them
  • The strings were broken, and we took it back to the shop so that _____. At the shop, the manager …
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  • I/need/flight number/can/check/what/happened
    I’ll need to take the flight number so that I can check what has happened.
  • 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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  • We took a taxi in order _____, but in fact …
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  • 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