Purpose clauses express the reason why someone did something.

When the subject of the main clause is the same as the subject of the purpose clause:

To + Infinitive
He plays the guitar to free his emotions.
In order to + Infinitive
He plays the guitar in order to free his emotions.
So as to + Infinitive
He plays the guitar so as to free his emotions.

When the subject of the main clause is different from the subject of the purpose
clause:

So that + subject + can/will Her mother will give her some

So that + subject + could/would
In order that + subject + can/will
In order that + subject + could/
would
For+pronombre objeto+to infinivite
money so that she can go to the
concert.
Her mother gave her some money so
that she could go to the concert.
Her mother will give her some
money in order that she can go to
the concert.
Her mother gave her some money in
order that she could go to the
concert.
Her mother gave her the money for
her to go to the concert

A)Join the sentences by means of a purpose clause

1. The fire brigade was called. They put out the fire.

2. The President took four bodyguards. They protected him.

3. Jane helped her sister with her homework. She could have good marks.

4. Ann is learning English. She wants to travel abroad.

5. Mary has got two jobs. Her children can have good life conditions.

6. The boys practice in the garage. They want to be a famous band.

7. I will give you my e-mail. You can send me the information.

8. They made him a good offer. They wanted to secure his services.

9. .He wrote a book. He wanted to help people understand his love for ballet.

10. She is attending a course. She wants to improve her skills.

11. He stayed at home all day. He wanted to study.

12. He tried to look like Leonardo Di Caprio. He wanted her to fall in love with him.

13. They helped him. That way he could finish on time.

14. He turned out the light. He didn´t want to waste electricity.

15. He went to Dublin. He wanted to improve his English.

16. Since he didn´t want to involve her, he did it himself.

17. He´s going to Germany because he wants to improve his German.

18. He has stayed at home. He wants his sister to have a rest.

19. He has invited Joanna. He wants her to visit Europe.

20. They are giving a party. They want their guests to meet people.

21. A lot of people learn English because they want to study in England.

22. . Try to write clearly. That way you will avoid being misunderstood.

23. What do I need to know, if I want to be a good doctor?

24. She turned up early because she wanted to get the room ready

25. If you want to have a hundred students, you will need at least three teachers.

26. I came to live in the country because I wanted to have trees around me instead of buildings.

27. They had to eat grass and drink melted snow if they wanted to stay alive
28. He wanted to keep his car out of sight so he left it in the road.

29. .I wanted to get to Madrid on time, so I had to travel overnight from Barcelona _

30. He lifted me up because he wanted me to see what was happening.

31. The houses were knocked down to build car parks and office blocks.

32. I sat next to the window, because I wanted to see out.

33. -He tied a knot in his handkerchief, because he didn’t want to forget her message.

34. -I waved my arms. I wanted them to see me.

35. -He wanted the report early, because he wanted to discuss it with colleagues.

36. -We will take a telescope. We want to see the birds without getting too close.

37. -I’ll fasten the donkey, because I don’t want it to escape.

38. -She left her address. She wanted us to forward her letters.

39. He wears a desguise. He didn’t want his friends to recognise him.

40. Sue went shopping. She wanted to buy herself a new television.

41. I put the food in the fridge. I wanted it to get cold.

42. Harry left early. He didn’t want to miss the bus.

43. I save up some money. I wanted to buy a motorbike.

44. The teacher adjusted the overhead projector. The students weren’t able to see the chart.

45. Jane gave up smoking. She wanted to save some money.

46. I came here because I wanted to see you.

47. The police locked the door. No one was allowed to get in.

48. Use this money to buy the tickets.

49. We put a fence because we wanted to prevent the rabbit escaping.

50. Sarah went to the computer lab. She needed to print out her research report.

51. The lecturer finished his lecture five minutes early. The students asked him questions.

52. Scientists used only local materials. They needed to save money.
53. He tried to find a car park. He wanted to park his car

54. Mrs Brown hid the ball. She didn’t give it to Bill to play football

55. They got up early. They didn’t want to miss the bus

56. Mary is wearing glasses. She wants to see better

57. My father often takes his car to the mechanic. He doesn’t want it to break down

58. Molly is eating less bread. She doesn’t want to catch a cold

59. Mr Short used a long ladder. He wanted to reach the high ceiling

60. My father gave me an extra money. He didn’t want me to borrow any from may friends

B) Complete the following sentences

1. He dediced to take a taxi so that_____________________________________

2. Mr Brown booked his room at the hotel in case___________________________

3. Betsy studies her lessons regurlarly so that_____________________________

4. Mark phoned his friend in order to ___________________________________

5. You’d better call Susan and remind her the date of the party in case___________

6. I need to buy some laundry detergent so that____________________________

7. I’m taking a bus instead of flying so that_______________________________

8. I need a pen so that______________________________________________

9. Ralph borrowed some money from his friend so that_______________________

10. Martina is trying to improve her English so that__________________________

11. ____________________________________________________________so that his

children will have a better life

12. ____________________________________________________________So that you

can be ready to leave on time

13. Mary hurried to get the child out of the road so that______________________
14. I took off my gloves in order to______________________________________

15. ____________________________________________________________in order to

erase a mistake in his composition

16. ___________________________________________________________so thst I could

tell him the news in person

17. I think I’d better clean up my flat in case_______________________________

18. She locked the door before going to bed in case__________________________

19. The teacher reminded the students the common test dates in case____________

20. He always carries his umbrella in case__________________________________

21. She’ll start on a diet so that________________________________________

22. They went to Migros so that________________________________________

23. She bought a new dress so that______________________________________

24. I’ll give you a map so that___________________________________________