IES Libertas. Torrevieja.

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clauses of purpose
1. Complete each sentence using in order (not) to, so as (not) to or so that and one of the phrases
in the box. You will have to make some necessary changes.

she is nearer her work
he doesnt spend much money
she knows whats in the news
they keep in contact with each other
my friends wouldnt have to wait for me
they dont get fat
they wouldnt worry for me
everybody could know our new address
they keep their clothes clean
we dont disturb our neighbours

e.g. Ann reads the newspaper everyday in order to / so as to know whats in the news.
I told my parents I would be back home late last night so that they wouldnt worry
for me.
J ack always takes the bus to work in order not to / so as not to spend much money.
a. We sent cards to all our friends so that everybody could know our new address.
b. Scientists and doctors wear white coats in order to / so as to keep their clothes clean.
c. Larry and J ill go jogging every day in order not to / so as not to get fat.
d. Police officers carry radios in order to / so as to keep in contact with each other.
e. Lets turn down the radio in order not to / so as not to disturb our neighbours.
f. Mary is moving to Bristol in order to / so as to be nearer her work.
g. I took a taxi to the airport so that my friends wouldnt have to wait for me.

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