32. I went to see him ________find out what had happened.

A. so that not B. so as not to C. in order that D. so as to

33. He does morning exercises regularly __________ improve his health.

A. so as to B. and C. to D. so as not to

34. We learn English _________ we will have better communication with other people.

A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. in case

35. He lighted the candle ______ he might read the note.

A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result

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

A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to

37. The teacher explained the lesson twice _____ the students could understand it clearly.

A. as long as B. so that C. because D. as if

Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.

A. Because B. whether C. Although D. so

2. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.

A. or B. but C. so D. though

3. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.

A. so B. because C. although D. but

4. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.

A. or B. as C. because D. but

Bài tập cụm từ và mệnh đề chỉ mục đích

1. He left home early _________ he could arrive at the station on time.

A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that

2. He works hard_________ help his family.

A. so as that B. in order to C. in order that D. A and B are correct

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

A. She turned down the radio so as not to disturb the neighbors.
B. She turned down the radio in order not to disturb the neighbors.
C. She turned down the radio in order that she wouldn’t disturb the neighbors.
D. All are correct.

4. He gave me his address. He wanted me to visit him.

A. He gave me his address so as to visit him.
B. He gave me his address for me in order to visit him.
C. He gave me his address in order for me to visit him.
D. He gave me his address in order to for me visit him.

5. He studies hard. He doesn’t want to fail in the exam.

He studies hard _________fail in the exam.

A. not to B. so as not to C. in order to D. so that

6. Mary jogs everyday ________ lose weight.

A. so she can B. so that she can C. because she can D. so that to

7. You shoud look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it

A. so as to B. to C. so as not to D. so that

8. He lighted the candle ________ he might read the note.

A. so that B. and C. because D. as a result

9. He turned off the lights before going out _______ waste electricity.

A. so that not B. as not to C. in order that not D. so as not to

1,combine each pair of sentences , using so that ; in order (not) to ; so as (not) to

1, He always drives carefully. He doesn't want to cause accidents.
2, Please arrive early. We want to be able to start the meeting on time
3, I went to the colege . I wanted to see Professor Taylor.
4 ,she wore warm clothes , She didn't want to get cold .
5, I clothes window . I didn't want to waste electricity.
5, We turned out the lights. We didn't want waste electricity

Combine the ideas, using a cause of purpose.

(Dùng in order to, so as to, in order not to, so as not to/ so that/ in other that) để nối câu.

25. Tom takes off his shoes. He doesn't make any noise.

-> ........................................................................................................

26. I hurried. I didn't want to late for meeting her.

-> ........................................................................................................

27. He went to the air port. He wanted to meet his father.

-> ........................................................................................................

choose the best answer

1 my mother went to london _____ see my aunt's family.

A. in order to B. so that C. not to

2 julie saves money _____ buy a new motorbike

A. not in order to B as so to C so that she can

3. sarah went to the photocopy shop _____ print out her research report

A so that B to B in order for

4 concentrate on your exercise _____ make any mistakes

A. not to B so as to not C in order not to

5 he is looking for a part time job ____ gain some hands_on experience

A. so as to B so as for C so that

6 i accepted her sugges tion_____ upset her.

A so that B so as not to C not to

7 Sophise reads the newspaper every day _____ know what's in the new

A so that she B so as to C in order for

8 I have to get up early. i set the alarm for five o'clock______ oversleep

A so as to B so that C in order not to

1. I didn’t want to move _____ waking her up.

A. so as not to         B. in order not to          C. for fear of          D. lest

2. Helen turned the radio down _____ she should miss the phone ringing.

A. in order that           B. so that              C. lest            D. seeing that

3. Troops were sent solely _____ assisting refugees.

A. for the purpose of           B. for fear of         C. so as to           D. in order to

4. John got to work early _____ he could finish the report before the meeting.

A. in order to           B. in order that          C. so as to             D. such that

5. The leaflet has been produced _____ increasing public awareness of the disease.

 A. so as to                  B. with the aim of           C. in order to    D. by means of

6. He had to explain the lessons very clearly _____.

A. in order that his students could understand it 

B. so that his students to understand it

C. in order to his students to understand it

D. for his students in order to understand it

7. _____, he took his seat quietly.

A. So as to disturb our conversation

B. So that not disturbing our conversation

C. In order not to disturb our conversation

D. Not to disturb our conversation

8. I am studying hard _____ getting a place at a good university.

A. in order that              B. in order to          C. so as to          D. with the aim of

9. She built a high wall round her garden _____.

A. to enable people not taking her fruit

B. lest her fruit would be stolen

C. to prevent her fruit from stealing

D. in order that her fruit not be stolen

10. She came in quietly _____ not to wake the baby.

A. as if          B. so as            C. such as                  D. if so

Combine the ideas, using a cause of purpose.

(Dùng in order to, so as to, in order not to, so as not to/ so that/ in other that) để nối câu.

10. The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said.

-> The man ...................................................................................................

11. I whispered. I didn't want anybody else to hear our conversation.

-> I whispered ...............................................................................................

12. I'll give you a map. I want you to find the way all right.

-> I'll ...............................................................................................................