Join the two sentences. I don't usually drink coffee but I keep some in the house. Visitors drink it.
I don't usually drink coffee but I keep some in the house for visitors to drink.
Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)
To avoid getting caught in the rain
Choose the correct answer. I left the garage unlocked _____ Ollie to put the car away.
so
in order to
so as
for
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.
Choose the correct answer. Could you leave your phone number so that Mr Jones ____ call you back?
should
will
must
can
Is it correct? I wear these clothes for run.
I wear these clothes for running.
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. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
for avoiding
in order to be avoiding
to avoid
to be avoided by
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.
she/ for/ when/ visits/ use/ phone/ Liz/ a/ we/ to/bought
We bought a phone for Liz to use when she visits.
Join the two sentences. I gave him my mobile number. He can text me.
I gave him my mobile number so that he can text me.
Complete the sentence. I check my email only twice a day _____ myself ___ too much time dealing with it.
to prevent/ to waste
to avoid / from wasting
to prevent/ from wasting
for stopping myself/ to waste
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.
Choose the correct answer. Ring the bell when you arrive so Davina ____ you're there.
knows
would know
knew
will know
Complete the sentence. In order to avoid....., I always.....
In order to avoid annoying Susan, I always bring her a cup of tea.
Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.
to prevent
to avoid
in order to prevent
for avoiding
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.
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? You should lock your bike to prevent thieves from steal it.
You should lock your bike to prevent thieves from stealing it.
Complete the sentence. We decided to extend the deadline ______ to take the pressure off the team.
so that
in order that
so as to not
so as to
Complete the sentence. The time management software I use ______ work has helped me a lot.
for
so that I
so as to
so as to be
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.
Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
in order
that
so as not to
so
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.
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.
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.
Choose the correct answer. I'm trying to be very quiet ______ disturb Kevin's meeting in the next office.
out of order to
to prevent
so as not to
for not to
Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
So as to not
For not
In order not to
To prevent
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.
Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
in order not
so that
for
so as
Choose the correct answer. I'd like to meet Elsa ______ what her plans are.
so as find out
in order not to be found out
for finding out
to find out
Choose the correct answer. ________ we can seat everyone, we've rented two extra tables and some chairs.
In order that
In order to
In order so that we can
In order so
Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
is so for
is
avoids
is for