PHRASE OF PURPOSE- BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG

CLAUSE OF PURPOSE/ PHRASE OF PURPOSE
1- With so that / in order that
Main clause + so that/ in order that + Clause of purpose
will/would/can/could + V
E.g. I locked the door so that/in order that no one could get in.
2- With in order to/so as to + V:
Main clause + in order to (
not to
)/ so as to (
not
to
) + V
I came there in order to borrow some books.
She took that road so as not to meet him.
3- With to+V:

I came there to borrow some books. She took that road not to meet
him.
4- With for: (this describes how something is used)
E.g. This button is for
starting
the machine. / This button is used
to start

the machine
That tool is for
sharpening
knives. / That tool is used
to sharpen

knives.

BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG
I. Match the sentences in the most appropriate way and then write two sentences as
one using to-infinitive.
1.Trees were planted along the street. a. He wants to look smart.
2. I swept the broken glass off the path. b. This was done to reduce traffic noise.
3. He bought a truck. c. She wants to finance her studies.
4. Laura went to the bank. d. I wanted to prevent an accident.
5. The staff are working at weekend. e. He wanted to hear the football results.
6. Tom turned on the radio. f. I wanted to report that my car had been
stolen
7. Just this once Mike is going to wear a suit g. They want to complete the project in
time.
8. Jessica is borrowing some money. h. We wanted to buy some fruit.
9. We went to the market. i. He did this to carry out his business.
10. I phoned to the police station. j. She wanted to cash a cheque.
Main clause + to V/not to
V
II. Complete the sentence with a suitable verb in the list, using to-infinitive or in
order/ so as (not) + to-infinitive : admire, reduce, cut, find, remember, listen, lose,
make, miss, take, protect, wake up, complete, be avoid.
1. I am going on a diet _____ weight.
2. The President has a team of bodyguard _____ him.
3. Mike hid behind the tree _____ by his friends.
4. We took off our boots _____ the floor dirty.
5. We wrote Betty’s name on the calendar _____ her birthday.
6. The government took these measures _____ crime.
7. The staff are working at weekends _____ the project in time.
8. She gave up her job _____ care of her mother.
9. I shut the door quietly _____ the baby.

10. She took a bus _____ late.
11. He turned on the radio _____ to the news.
12. After dinner we drove to the top of a hill outside the city _____ the sunset.
13. Leave early _____ the bus.
14. I carried the knife carefully _____ myself.
15. We went to the countryside _____ being disturbed by the noise of the city.
III. Choose the correct alternative.
1. The school boys are in a hurry not to/ in order not miss their school bus.
2. They were talking in whispers so that/ so as nobody could hear them.
3. My mother needs a tin opener to open/ for opening the bottles.
4. Advice is given in order that/ in order to students can choose the best course.
5. You may put your money in a small coin bank so that/ in order to keep it safe.
6. We wrote Katie’s name on the calendar so as not to/ so that not forget her birthday.
7. She stayed at work late in order to/ so that she could complete the report.
8. I need some new clothes. I haven’t got anything nice to wear/ in order to wear.
9. They new paint is excellent to cover/ for covering walls with cracks in.
10. Trees are being planted by the roadside so as to reduce/ in order that reducing
tracffic noise.