PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF PURPOSE
Phrases of purpose: (cụm từ chỉ mục đích)
1. S + V + to/ so as to / in order to + V
Ex: Sarah went to the supermarket to buy something.
2. S + V + so as not to / in order not to + V
ex: He turned off the light before going out so as not to waste the electricity.
3. S + V + IN ORDER [for + O] to V
Clauses of Purpose: (Mệnh đề chỉ mục đích)
for fear that / lest
S + V + in order that / so that + S + will/ would/ can/ could… + V
*Lest = for fear that: vì sợ rằng
Ex: Tom is saving up so that he can buy a new car.
He ran away lest he might be seen.
EXERCISE I: 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.
EXCERSISE II: 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

C. or

D. so

3. He felt ill, ………..he went to bed early.
A. and

B. because

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