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Expressing Purpose

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    expressing purpose
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  • 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.
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  • Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)
    To avoid getting caught in the rain
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  • 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.
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  • 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....
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  • Is it correct? I wear these clothes for run.
    I wear these clothes for running.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Complete the sentence. I check my email only twice a day _____ myself ___ too much time dealing with it.
    to avoid / from wasting
    to prevent/ from wasting
    for stopping myself/ to waste
    to prevent/ to waste
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  • Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
    for avoiding
    to avoid
    to be avoided by
    in order to be avoiding
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  • Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
    To prevent
    In order not to
    For not
    So as to not
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  • Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
    so as not to
    so
    that
    in order
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  • Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
    is
    is so for
    avoids
    is for
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  • Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
    for
    so as
    in order not
    so that
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  • Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.
    in order to prevent
    for avoiding
    to prevent
    to avoid
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  • Choose the correct answer. Could you leave your phone number so that Mr Jones ____ call you back?
    must
    will
    can
    should
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  • 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
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