EXERCISES
I/ Use a phrase or clause of purpose into combine each pair of sentences below:
The boys stood on the benches. They wanted to get a better view.
We lower the volume of the radio. We do not want to bother our neighbors.
I will write to you . I want you to know my decision soon.
These men were whispering. They did not want anyone to hear their conversations.
The boy feigned to be sick. He hoped we did not make him in work
The man spoke loudly. He wanted anybody to hear him clearly.
Doris often goes home as soon as the class is over. She does not want her mother to wait for her.
John gets up early. He does not want to be late for class.
Mary hid the novel under her pillow. She did not want her father to see it.
Alice prepares her lesson carefully. She wants to get high marks in class.
The robber changed his address all the time. He did not want the police to find him.
They did their jobs well. They hoped the boss would increase their salary.
You should walk slowly. Your sister can follow you.
I am studying hard. I want to keep pace with my classmates.
We turned out the lights. We did not want to waste electricity.
This pupil read only for short period each day. He did not want to train his eyes.
I whispered . I did not want to disturb anyone.
The clown took off his mark. He did not want to frighten the children.
My father drove carefully. He did not want to cause accidents.
Sue dutifully followed her parents’ advice. She did not want to cause trouble for her parents.
Mr Thompson is learning Vietnamese. He wishes to read Kim Van Kieu.
Please shut the door. I do not want the dog to go out of the house.
The farmer built the high wall around his garden. The fruits would not be stolen.
The police stopped the traffic every few minutes. The pedestrians might cross the road.
The notices are written in several languages. Everyone may understand them.
I wish to have enough money. I want to buy a new house.
Dick is practicing the guitar. He can play for the dance.
She needs a job. She wants to support her old parents.
He moved to the front row. He could hear the speaker better.
She put the meal into the oven. She wanted it to be ready for dinner.
II/ Rewrite the following sentences , using phrases of purpose.
Leave early so that you may get home before dark.
This man changed his address constantly so that he could avoid the police.
I shouted in order that I could warn everyone of danger.
Banks are developed so that they can keep people’s money safe.
Mary went to the library in order that she could borrow some books.
Yesterday father went to the bank so that he would open a checking account.
I went to see him so that I could find out what had happened.
Tom is saving up so that he can buy a new bicycle.
He hurried so that he could catch the train.
She is learning French so that she will be able to speak it when she comes to Paris.
III/ Change the phrases of purpose to clause of purpose or vice versa:
We hurried to school so as not to be late.
He climbed the tree in order to get a better view.
You should get up early so that you will have time to review your lesson.
Some young people like to earn their own living in order that they will be independent of their parents.
We should do morning exercises regularly so as to improve our health.
We should take advantage of the scientific achievements of the world so that we can develop our national economy.
Everyone in the world must unite their efforts to maintain and protect peace.
She put on warm clothes so that she would not catch cold.
He hurried to the station so as not to miss the train.
She locked the door so as not to be disturbed.