Phrases and Clause of Purpose

He works hard _____ help his family.

• so as that

• in order to

• in order that

• so that

He studies hard _____ fail in the exam.

• not to 

• so as not to

• in order to

• so that

You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _____ misuse it.

• so as to

• to

• so as not to

• so that

He turned off the lights before going out _____ waste electricity.

• so that not

• as not to

• in order that not  

• so as not to

She turned down the radio so that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.

• She turned down the radio so as not to disturb the neighbors.

• She turned down the radio in order not to disturb the neighbors.

• She turned down the radio in order that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.

• All are correct.

I am learning English. I want to get a better job. (to)

Answer explanation

I am learning English to get a better job.

You should walk slowly. Your sister can follow you. (so that)

Answer explanation

You should walk slowly so that your sister can follow you.

The man opened the lions’ cage so that he would feed them. (in order to)

Answer explanation

The man opened the lions’ cage in order to feed them.

Melanie hurried to the bus stop in order not to miss her bus. (so that)

Answer explanation

Melanie hurried to the bus stop so that she didn't / wouldn't miss her bus.

I moved to the front of the room so as to see better. (so that)

Answer explanation

I moved to the front of the room so that I could / would see better. / saw better.