Worksheet 8

Unit 5: Purpose clauses

A Fill in the blanks with so that, in order that, so as to, in order to, to (affirmative / negative).
1. I’m studying very hard pass my English exam.
2. I bought a dictionary help with my vocabulary.
3. I went to bed early I wouldn’t be tired in the morning.
4. I have to get up early. I set the alarm for six o’clock oversleep.
5. I waited for an hour I could meet my roommate.
6. I need to take some pills before travelling by plane feel sick.
7. My friend Sara gave English lessons she would earn some extra money.
8. They took a taxi waste time.
9. I’m going to the UK forget my English.
10. Make sure you tag your bags you won’t lose them.

B Rewrite the sentences using the purpose linking words provided and making the necessary changes.
1. A lot of people learn English because they want to study abroad. (in order to)
.
2. He called me since he wanted me to tell him what had
happened in the plane. (so that)

.
3. State interesting reasons. That way your application will be
selected. (in order that)

.
4. What do I need to know, if I want to study abroad? (so as to)
?
5. Students need better prices because they want to give up this course. (to)
.
6. Sue was waving her arms. She wanted us to see her. (so that)
.
7. My dad drove as fast as he could. He didn’t want me to miss my flight. (in order that)
.
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8. I asked him a lot of questions. I wanted to know everything about him. (so as to)
.
9. We opened the window so that we could get some fresh air. (in order to)
.

10. I’m going to study harder. I don’t want to fail my admission exam. (so as to)
.

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 Worksheet 8
Unit 5: Purpose clauses

A Choose the correct linking words.

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1. I’m studying very hard in order that / in order to pass my English exam.
2. I bought a dictionary so as to / so that help with my vocabulary.
3. I went to bed early to / so that I wouldn’t be tired in the morning.
4. I have to get up early. I set the alarm for six o’clock not to / to not oversleep.
5. I waited for an hour so as to / in order that I could meet my roommate.
6. I need to take some pills before travelling by plane so as not to / so that not feel sick.
7. My friend Sara gave English lessons so that / in order to she would earn some extra money.
8. They took a taxi in order to not / in order not to waste time.
9. I’m going to the UK so that / not to forget my English.
10. Make sure you tag your bags in order that / in order not you won’t lose them.

B Complete the sentences using the words provided and making the necessary changes.
1. A lot of people learn English because they want to study abroad. (in order to)
A lot of people learn English .
.
2. He called me since he wanted me to tell him what had
happened in the plane. (so that)
He called me .
.
3. State interesting reasons. That way your application will be
selected. (in order that)
State interesting reasons
.
4. What do I need to know, if I want to study abroad? (so as to)
What do I need to know ?
5. If you don’t want students to give up your course, you will need better prices. (to)
Students need better prices .
6. Sue was waving her arms. She wanted us to see her. (so that)
Sue waved her arms .
7. My dad drove as fast as he could. He didn’t want me to miss my flight. (in order that)
My dad drove as fast as he could .
8. I asked him a lot of questions. I wanted to know everything about him. (so as to)
I asked him a lot of questions .
9. We opened the window so that we could get some fresh air. (in order to)
We opened the window .
10. I’m going to study harder. I don’t want to fail my admission exam. (so as to)
I’m going to study harder .

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