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Clauses of Purpose

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Paul hid behind the door ____________ his father couldn't see him.

a)

so that

b)

in order not to

c)

to

2.

She lied to him ____________ hurt his feelings.

a)

in order not to

b)

so that

c)

in order

3.

The robbers wore masks ____________ be recognized.

a)

to

b)

in order not to

c)

so that

4.

They stopped at the shop ____________ they could buy bread.

a)

in order to

b)

so that

c)

to

5.

I usually go to the library ____________ find information.

a)

to

b)

in order not to

c)

so that

6.

She's gone to the supermarket ____________ buy some flour.

a)

so that

b)

in order not to

c)

to

7.

I went to the park ____________ relax.

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

in order not to

8.

Did you make a shopping list ____________ you wouldn't forget anything?

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

in order to

9.

She drank a cup of coffee ____________ fall asleep.

a)

in order not to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

10.

We sent them a letter ____________ thank them for their kindness.

a)

so that

b)

in order not to

c)

in order to

11.

Cut the cake into 16 pieces ____________ everyone can have a piece.

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

in order to

12.

I bought a dishwasher ____________ have more free time.

a)

to

b)

in order not to

c)

so that

13.

I used the electric knife ...............cutting meat .

a)

to

b)

for

c)

because

14.

I’ve saved up extra money ..... I can buy a new car.

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

in order that

15.

„We must let go of the life we have planned ..... accept the one that is waiting for us”Joseph Campell

a)

so as not to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

d)

so as to

16.

I went to the butcher’s .... buy some ground meat for hamburgers

a)

so as to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

17.

My mother called the doctor's ________ make an

appointment

a)

so as to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

d)

for

18.

I stopped at a motorway cafe ______ a quick meal

before continuing on my journey.

a)

to

b)

for

c)

so that

d)

in order to

19.

She flew to South Africa _______ a job interview.

a)

despite

b)

so as to

c)

for

20.

I'll put your number straight into my phone so ____

not to forget it.

a)

as

b)

that

c)

to

d)

though