I.  Combine each pair of the following sentences using in order  to ../ so as to ../ in order not ../ so as not to

1. Mai went to the post office . She wanted tomail a letter.

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2.Mr Nam is going to the bank . He wants to cash a check.

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3. He left early. He wanted to catch the early bus.

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4. She left early. She didn’t want to miss the early bus.

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5. I’m going to the hospital. I want to visit a friend.

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6. I opened the window. I wanted to get some fresh air.

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7. She turned down the TV. She didn’t want to disturb her roommate.

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8. Miss Hien often goes to that cafeteria. She wants to have lunch.

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V. Combine each pair of sentences, using in order (not) to or so as (not) to.

1. He always drives carefully. He doesn’t want to cause accidents.

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2. I went to the college. I wanted to see Professor Taylor.

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3. She wore warm clothes. She didn’t want to get cold.

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4. Nam is studying very hard. He wants to keep pace with his classmates.

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5. We turned out the lights. We didn’t want to waste electricity.

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6. He moved to the front row. He could hear the speaker better.

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7. I wish to have enough money. I want to buy a new house.

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8. Thanh and Nga are going to Australia. They want to learn English.

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9. We hurried to school. We didn’t want to be late.

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10. You want to stop the bleeding. You should cover the wound with a tower or a handkerchief.

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11. They got up very early. They wanted to get to the top of the hill before sunrise.

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12. I bought a new screwdriver. I wanted to repair my bicycle.

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13. She wants to make her body strong. She should eat lots of green vegetables.

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14. Jim finally went to the dentist. He wanted to get some relief from his toothache.

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15. They save money. They want to buy a house in the city.

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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.

6. I'm going to cash a check. I want to make sure that I have enough money to go shopping.

-> I'm ..........................................................................................

7. Please arrive early. We want to be able to start the meeting on time.

-> Please ....................................................................................

8. I slowed down. I wanted the car behind to be able to overtake.

-> I slowed ...................................................................................

9. Jackson is planning to take a semester off. He wants to travel in Europe.

-> Jackson ....................................................................................

I.             Combine each pairs of these sentences, using in order to / so as not to :

1.       I have to go to the bank. I want to change some money.

2.       He left his rifle outside. He didn’t want to frighten his wife.

3.       Nguyen is studying English. He wants to go to an American university.

4.       He read only for short periods each day. He didn’t want to strain his eyes.

5.       They got up very early. They wanted to get to the top of the hill before sunrise.

6.       We must keep our gloves on. We don’t want to get cold.

7.       Nam knocked on the door. He wanted to wake me up.

8.       He studied hard. He didn’t want to repeat classes.

9.       I am buying paint. I want to repaint the gate of my house.

10.    I took off my shoes. I didn’t want to make any noise.  

11.    I am saving money. I want to go to Canada to visit my cousin.

12.    He was playing softly. He didn’t want to disturb anyone.

I. Use to/ in order to/ so as(not) to + infinitive to combine each pair of sentences

1. Mother entered the room quietly. She didn’t want to wake up her baby.

2. Mary phoned me. She wanted to invite me to the party.

3. We are learning English. We can get a good job.

4. I took off my shoes. I didn’t want to make any noise.

5. My mother needs a tin-opener. She wants to open this bottle.

6. Ken is learning Vietnamese. He wishes to read Kiều.

7. He turned off the lights. He didn’t want to waste electricity.

8. She locked the door. She doesn’t want to be disturbed

9. Some evenings I go to the library. I want to study in peace and quiet.

10. After Jack got home from work, he turned on the TV.He wanted to watch the news