Phrases and clauses of purpose

PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

1. Cụm từ chỉ mục đích:

Khẳng định: S + V + to / in order to / so as to + V1 …

Ex: He went to France to study French.

He does morning exercises in order to improve his health.

Phủ định: S + V + in order not to / so as not to + V1 …

Ex: She is hurrying so as not to miss the bus.

* For + Noun: cũng có thể được dùng để nói đến mục đích của ai khi làm việc gì đó.

I went to the store for some bread.

* For + O + to-inf. dùng để nói đến mục đích liên quan hành động của người khác

I gave him my address. I wanted him to write to me.

→ I gave him my address for him to write to me.

2. Mệnh đề chỉ mục đích:

- Khẳng định: S+ V + so that / in order that + S + will / can / would / could …+ V1

Ex: I’ll try my best to study English so that I can find a better job.

- Phủ định: S + V + so that / in order that + S + won’t / can’t / couldn’t / wouldn’t …+ V1 ..

Ex: I put the milk in the fridge in order that it won’t spoil.

Note: Khi mệnh đề chính và mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ mục đich không cùng chủ từ thì không nên dùng cụm từ chỉ mục đích; có thể dùng for + O + to-inf

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Ex: I left the door unlocked so that my son could get in.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 should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it

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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

EX2: Combine sentences:

1) The boys stood on the desks . They wanted to get a better view.

2) We learn English. We want to have better communication with other people.

3) We lower the volume . We don't want to bother our neighbours.

4) I will write to you. I want you to know my decision soon.

5) these girls were talking whispers. They didn't want anyone to hear their conversation.

6) The little girl feigned to be sick. She hoped We didn't make her work.

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