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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
    to prevent/ to waste
    for stopping myself/ to waste
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  • Complete the sentence. Jaime saves time by starting work at 7.30am, ______ the morning rush hour.
    to be avoided by
    for avoiding
    to avoid
    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.
    For not
    In order not to
    So as to not
    To prevent
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  • Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
    so as not to
    that
    in order
    so
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  • Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
    is
    avoids
    is for
    is so for
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  • Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
    so as
    so that
    in order not
    for
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  • Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.
    to avoid
    to prevent
    for avoiding
    in order to prevent
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  • Choose the correct answer. Could you leave your phone number so that Mr Jones ____ call you back?
    must
    can
    should
    will
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  • Choose the correct answer. I'd like to meet Elsa ______ what her plans are.
    so as find out
    for finding out
    in order not to be found out
    to find out
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