Purpose Clauses

Front

Rephrase the following sentences:
He opened the door. He wanted to leave. (in order to)

Back

He opened the door in order to leave.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: I took my umbrella. I didn't want to get wet. (so that)

Back

I took my umbrella so that I wouldn't get wet.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: He studied more. He wanted to improve his marks. (so as to)

Back

He studied more so as to improve his marks.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: Jason learned Spanish. He didn't want to miss this new job opportunity. (in order to)

Back

Jason learned Spanish in order not to miss this new job opportunity.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: I’ve saved money. I want to buy a new car. (so that)

Back

I've saved money so that I can buy a new car., I've saved money so that I will buy a new car.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: Henry bought a new computer. He wanted his children to have access to the internet. (so that)

Back

Henry bought a new computer so that his children could have access to the internet., Henry bought a new computer so that his children would have access to the internet.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: I will help you. I want you to have the best experience. (so that)

Back

I will help you so that you can have the best experience., I will help you so that you will have the best experience.

Front

Rephrase the following sentences:
We are going to the theatre. We will watch a great play. (to)

Back

We are going to the theatre to watch a great play.

Front

Rephrase the sentence: You must take your umbrella so that you won’t get wet. (so as to)

Back

You must take your umbrella so as not to get wet.

Front

Rephrase the following sentences:
He waited at the door. He wanted to talk to her. (so that)

Back

He waited at the door so that he could talk to her.