Make two sentences into one.

Use the words in brackets to join the sentences.

0 I got up at 6 am. I wanted to get some good photographs. (in order to)
I got up at 6 am in order to get some good photographs .

1 We got to the stadium early. We didn't want to miss the start of the game.
(so as not to)
We got to the stadium early so as not to miss the start of the game .

2 I phoned Michelle. I wanted to invite her to my party. (to)

I phoned Michelle to invite her to my party .

3 I didn't tell my parents about the accident. I didn't want to worry them.
(so as not to)
I didn't tell my parents about the accident so as not to worry them .

4 I took the train. I didn't want to get hot cycling. (in order not to)
I took the train in order not to get hot cycling .

5 I'd like to speak to her. I want to apologise. (in order to)

I'd like to speak to her in order to apologise .

6 He's saving his money. He wants to buy a new computer. (so as to)
He's saving his money so as to buy a new computer .

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