Purpose Clauses

Rewrite the following sentences using the purpose expressions in

brackets. Make the necessary changes.

1. He kept the door open. He wanted to let fresh air in. (so as to)

2. Some firms had to close as they didn't want to go bankrupt. (in order not to)

3. Peter locked his bedroom door because he didn't want his sister to disturb him.

(so that)

4. She calls a meeting because she wants to hear everyone's opinion. (in order to)

5. He gave up sugar and butter because he didn't want to put on weight. (to

avoid)

6. Everyone was pushing because they wanted to get to the front of the queue.

(in order to)

7. They speak quietly because they don't want to disturb anyone. (to avoid)

8. Susan lifts her son onto her shoulder. The boy wants to see the parade. (so

that)

9. He went on foot because he didn't want to be heard. (so as not to)

10. He came to live in the country because he wanted to have trees around him

instead of buildings. (so as to)

11. He wrote a covering letter because he wanted to apply for a job. (so as to)

12. She went to Lisbon because she wanted to buy some clothes for her children. (so

that)