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CLAUSE OF PURPOSE AND RESULT

I.
1. He left home early _________ he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that
2. He works hard_________ help his family.
A. so as that B. in order to C. in order that D. A and B are correct
3. She turned down the radio so that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
A. She turned down the radio so as not to disturb the neighbors.
B. She turned down the radio in order not to disturb the neighbors.
C. She turned down the radio in order that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
D. All are correct.
4. He gave me his address. He wanted me to visit him.
A. He gave me his address so as to visit him.
B. He gave me his address for me in order to visit him.
C. He gave me his address in order for me to visit him.
D. He gave me his address in order to for me visit him.
5. He studies hard. He doesn’t want to fail in the exam.
He studies hard _________fail in the exam.
A. not to B. so as not to C. in order to D. so that
6. Mary jogs everyday ________ lose weight.
A. so she can B. so that she can C. because she can D. so that to
7. You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it
A. so as to B. to C. so as not to D. so that
8. He lighted the candle ________ he might read the note.
A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result
9. He turned off the lights before going out _______ waste electricity.
A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to
10. The school boys are in hurry ________ they will not be late for school.
A. so as to B. to C. in order that D. for
11. He hid that letter in a drawer _______ no one could read it.
A. so that B. because C. although D. than
12. The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly________.
A. to make his students to understand it
B. in order that his students can understand it
C. so as to that his students could understand it
D. so that his students could understand it
13. The boy always does his homework before class _______.
A. so as not to be punished by the teacher
B. so as to be punished by the teacher
C. so that not to be punished by the teacher
D. in order that not to be punished by the teacher
14. “I tried to study English well. I want to get a good job.” Means _________.
A. I tried to study English well so that I can get a good job
B. I tried to study English well in order that I can get a good job
C. I tried to study English well to get a good job
D. All are correct
15. “They whispered. They didn’t want anyone to hear them.” Means _______.
A. They whispered in order to make anyone hear them
B. They whispered so that no one could hear them
C. They whispered to make everyone hear them
D. They whispered in order that make everyone hear them
16. “We preserve natural resources. We can use them in the future.” Means _____.
A. We preserve natural resources so that we can use them in the future
B. We preserve natural resources so as to we can use them in the future
C. We preserve natural resources for future use
D. A and C
17. The students study English ....................they can communicate with foreigners.
A. so that B. so / that C. in order to D. A & C
18. He left home early_________.
A. so that he could arrive at the station on time.
B. in order that he can arrive at the station on time.
C. so that he couldn’t arrive at the station on time.
D. A& C
19. The teacher explained the lesson again in order that_________.
A. all the students could understand the lesson.
B. all the students could drive to school.
C. all the students could pass the examination.
D. all the students could exchange the answers.
II: Combine the ideas using so that, in order that, to, so, so as to,…
1. Maria wanted to watch the news. She turned on the TV.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Nancy is carrying extra courses every semester. She wants to graduate early.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Edward took some change from his pocket. He wanted to buy a newspaper.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I wanted to listen to the news while I was making dinner. I turned on the TV.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I unplugged the phone. I didn’t want to be interrupted while I was working.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The boys stood on the benches. They want to get a better view.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. They did their jobs well. They hope the boss would increase their salary.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. We turned out the lights. They didn’t want to waste electricity.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I whispered. I didn’t want to annoy anyone.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I wish to have enough money. I want to buy a new house.
III: Choose the best answer:
1. Peter studies hard ……………..pass the exam.
A. less B. so that C. to D. in order that
2. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself ……………its enemies cannot find it.
A. so that B. because C. therefore D. due to
3. He felt ill, ………..he went to bed early.
A. and B. because C. or D. so
4. He decided to join the English speaking club………………improve his English.
A. so that B. so to C. in order D. to
5. She worked hard ………….everything could be ready by 6 o’clock.
A. that B. for C. in order that D. so as to
6. He gave me his address …………….me to visit him.
A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. to
7. She got up early…………….miss the buss.
A. in order that B. so that C. so as not to D. in order to
8. Mr. Bean is learning Japanese………….live in Japan.
A. so that not B. so as to C. in order not to D. so as not to
9. They hurried ……………..catch the bus.
A. so that to B. so as not to C. in order that D. in order to
10. We learn English ……………..we can have better communication with other people.
A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. for
11. I made a big cake ……………..him to eat.
A. in order for B. in order to C. so as to D. lest
IV. Use SO or SUCH.
1. The sun shone_____ brightly that Maria had to put on her sunglasses.
2. Dean was______ a powerful swimmer that he always won the races.
3. There were_____ few students registered that the class was cancelled.
4. We had_____ wonderful memories of the place that we decided to return.
5. We had_____ good a time at the party that we hated to leave.
6. The benefit was____ great a success that the promoters decided to repeat it.
7. It was____- a Ilice day that we decided to go to the beach.
8. Jane looked____ sick that the nurse told her to go home.
9. Those were ____difficult assỉgnments that we spent two weeks Anishing them.
10. Ray called at_____ an early hour that we weren’t awake yet.
11. The book looked ____interesting that he decided to read it.
12. He worked____ carefullythat ittook him a long time to complete the project.
13. We stayed in the sun for____a long time that we became sunburned.
14. There were____ many people on the bus that we decided to walk.
15. The program was _____entertaining that nobody wanted to miss it.
V.Make sentences with so… THAT.
1. The lesson is very difficult. Nobody can understand it.
2. The work is very hard. I can’t finish it on time.
3. This novel was very interesting. I couldn’t put it down.
4. This song is very simple. All of us can sing it.
5. My brothers and sisters were very excited about the trip. They couldn’t sleep.
6. The shooting stars appear frequently. You can see two or three a minute.
7. These observations will reveal a lot of important iníormation. Scientists will be studying the
results for years.
8. Oil supplies are getting lower. The oil industry has to raise its price.
9. The student has got attached to his apartment for three years. He would like to keep it for his
final year.
10. The fìrst computers, which were developed around 1945, were large. They required special
rooms.
VI.Make sentences with SUCH … THAT.
1. The house is very expensive. Nobody can buy it.
2. The boy is very nice. We all like him.
3. The weather was very cold. We couldn’t go out.
4. The room was very dark. I couldn’t see anything.
5. The day was nice. We decided to go to the beach.
6. The mathematic puzzle was difficult. We could not do it.
7. She’s got an excellent English accent. Everybody thinks she is British.
8. This typeface is elegant. It is still a favourite of designers.
9. He made such an unreasonable excuse. No one showed sympathy with him.
10. This issue is very important. We should not ignore it.
VII.Combine two sentences, using so … THAT or SUCH … THAT.
1. The sun shone brightly. Maria had to put on her sunglasses.
2. Dean was a powerful swimmer. He always won the race.
3. There were few students registered. The class was cancelled.
4. The house was beautiful. I took a picture of it.
5. This is a good film. I want to see it again and again.
6. There were a lot of guests. There wasn’t enough food.
7. David has a lot of work to do. He can’t come tonight.
8. He was very sick. He was sent to the hospital.
9. It was very dark. He couldn’t see anything.
10. He has very wide knowledge. We can’t help admiring him.
11. The house was burnt down. The fre raged strongly.
12. My father has a very good health. He seldom takes any medicines.
13. His manner was very rude. It offends nearly everyone he met.
14. He had an unacceptable behavior. The principal decided to expel him.
15. It is a tiny kitchen. I don’t have to do much to keep it clean.
16. He came to a sudden stop. We almost hit him.
17. The explosion was strong. Windows were blown out.
18. He lectured in a boring way. Many in the audience Íoimcí it impossible to understand.
19. It took us only ten minutes to get there. There was little traffic.
20. Too many people came to the meeting. There were not enough seats for everyone.
VIII.Rewrite the sentences below, using SUCH instead of so or vice versa.
1. He is so clever that he can answer all my questions.
2. Keller is so rich that he can give the charitable society one million dollars.
3. This City is so large that I’ve got lost.
4. This shop is so small that we don’t take notice of it.
5. This was such importance issue that we could not afford to ignore it.
6. The play we saw yesterday was so bad that we went out by halves.
7. The story he told us was so funny that I couldn’t help laughing.
8. It was such bad damage that ỉt would cost thousands of dollars to repair.
9. We saw such beautiful stars that we were amazed.
10. Mary’s voice is so beautiful that we all like to hear her sing.
11. Miss Snow’s ring is so valuable that she keeps it very carefully.
12. Your dog is so fierce that nobody dares to approach it.
13. The knot was so fastened that it was impossible to undo.
14. Our car is so old that we must repair it three times a month.
15. We learn such interesting information that it will take years to process ỉt.
IX.Use the construction TOO… + to-infinitive to rewrite the sentences below.
1. It was so cold that we didn’t want to go out.
2. Pike is so weak that he can’t walk without a stick.
3. The ground is so hard that we can’t dig it.
4. The elephant is so big that it can’t run fast.
5. Your handwriting is so bad that I can’t read it.
6. His answer was so coníused that I could hardly make any sense of it.
7. The symptoms of diabetes in the early stages are so light that patients do not notice them.
8. These goods are so expensive that they can’t be sold quickly.
9. She walked so fast that her younger sister couldn’t follow her.
10. The class was so short that the students were not able to get real experience in the industry.
X.Rewrite the sentences below, using ENOUGH instead of TOO.
1. He is too old to wear this coloured shirt.
2. She is too weak to carry this bag.
3. This pen is too expensive for me to buy.
4. Bỉll is too íoolish to understand what I say.
5. This bag is too heavy for her to carry.
6. The test was too diíĩìcult for them to do.
7. That sentence was too long for me to memorize.
8. The land is too poor to grow crops.
9. The room ỉs too noisy for us to study.
10. This book is too dull to read.
XI.Fill in the blanks with so MUCH or so MANY.
1. We have _____mathematical problems that we can’t go to bed early.
2. There was____ audience that no seats in the hall were left.
3. The new job is taking me____time that I am considering to resign.
4. Doctor Simmon has___ patients that he’s always busy.
5. I ate_____ sandwiches that I felt ill.
6. My father has___ work to do that he can’t come back home tonight.
7. They drank_____ wine that they couldn’t walk.
8. His mother asks him to take _____things that he can’t put all of them into his suitcase.
9. There are ____places of interest in London that Jane can’t decide where to go first.
10. There was___________ noise in the room that I couldn’t work.
11. There are____ planets in the universe that we can’t count them.
12. She had__________ problems that she didn’t know what to do.
13. He has____ contact with friends through email that it takes him more than one hour to check
mail every dav.
14. Smoking cigarettes causes___danger that smokers suffer a lot of serious diseases.
15. Since they moved to the new town, their routines have got____changes that their lives have been
turned upside down.

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