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~ Expressing Purpose ~

  1. Join the sentences using the words given.

    1. They held an urgent meeting. They wanted to discuss all the pending issues. (so that)
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    2. She paid me a visit. She wanted to chat with me. (for).
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    3. She is saving money. She wants to buy a new iPad. (in order that)
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    4. I went to bed early. I wanted to get enough sleep before the exam. (in order to)
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    5. After the exams, I went to the countryside. I wanted to rest. (for).
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    6. He opened the window. He wanted to get some fresh air. (for)
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    7. He phoned me at midnight. He wanted to make sure I had done my homework. (to)
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    8. They left home early. They didn't want to miss the bus. (in order to)
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    9. They didn't want to eat the burgers. They didn't want to get sick. (in order to)
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    10. She decided to go to the North Pole. She didn't want to see him again. (so as to)
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    11. He wanted to make more money so he worked extra hours. (so that)
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    12. We are leaving now. We want to get to school on time. (to)
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    13. She went on a diet. She wanted to lose weight. (so as to)
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    14. She stopped eating junk food. She didn't want to get fatter. (so that)
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    15. Ali went to the hairdresser's. He wanted to have a haircut. (for)
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