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Expressing Purpose

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  • Choose the correct answer. Ring the bell when you arrive so Davina ____ you're there.
    will know
    knows
    knew
    would know
  • Complete the sentence. This notebook _____ recording the names of the people who attend the workshop.
    is for
    avoids
    is so for
    is
  • Complete the sentence. ______ to waste time on social networking, I never use social media when I'm at work.
    To prevent
    For not
    In order not to
    So as to not
  • 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.
  • 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. I left the garage unlocked _____ Ollie to put the car away.
    so as
    for
    so
    in order to
  • Why did he bring his umbrella? (avoid)
    To avoid getting caught in the rain
  • 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.
  • Choose the correct answer. I usually take the stairs _______ the crowded lift.
    for avoiding
    to avoid
    in order to prevent
    to prevent
  • Choose the correct answer. I'd like to meet Elsa ______ what her plans are.
    in order not to be found out
    for finding out
    so as find out
    to find out
  • Complete the sentence. In order to avoid....., I always.....
    In order to avoid annoying Susan, I always bring her a cup of tea.
  • 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....
  • she/ for/ when/ visits/ use/ phone/ Liz/ a/ we/ to/bought
    We bought a phone for Liz to use when she visits.
  • 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.
  • Choose the correct answer. The road was closed for about six hours _____ they could repair it.
    for
    so that
    so as
    in order not
  • Complete the sentence. I check my email only twice a day _____ myself ___ too much time dealing with it.
    for stopping myself/ to waste
    to prevent/ to waste
    to avoid / from wasting
    to prevent/ from wasting
  • 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.
  • 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. 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
  • Complete the sentence. I'd like to meet you next week ______ we can discuss our deadlines.
    in order
    so as not to
    that
    so
  • Choose the correct answer. Could you leave your phone number so that Mr Jones ____ call you back?
    should
    will
    must
    can