6. A: Aw. I'm about to fall asleep. I had very little sleep last night.

B: Oh, dear? I (get) ________ you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.
7. They are going to deliver the sofas to my flat this afternoon. I just can't handle them on my
own. (you/ come) ________ to give me a hand?
8. As soon as the weather's fine again, we (walk) ________ down to the beach and you can take a
lot of photos there.
9. A: What do you want to study after graduation?
B: I (study) ________ Environmental Economics. I've always been interested since I read a
book about it.
10. Her husband found a new job in Birmingham last month. They (go) ________ to the city next
week.

Exercise 14: Put the verbs in brackets: future simple or near future.
1. I love London. I (probably/ go) ______________ there next year.
2. What (wear/ you) ______________ at the party tonight?
3. I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I (find) ______________ something nice in my
mum's wardrobe.
4. I completely forget about this. Give me a moment, I (do) ______________ it now.
5. Tonight, I (stay) ______________ home. I've rented a video.
6. I feel dreadful. I (be) ______________ sick.
7. If you have any problem, I (help) _____________ you.
8. The weather forecast says it (not/ snow) ______________ tomorrow
9. I promise that I (not/ come) ______________ late.
10. Look at those clouds. It (rain) ______________ now.

Exercise 15: Put the verbs in brackets: future perfect or future continuous.
1. The plane (land) ______________ by the time we arrive at the airport in this slow traffic.
2. Don't worry. You and I (cover) ______________ most of the distance by noon.
3. Hopefully we (finish) ______________ the construction work before the end of this month.
4. Erine and Brooke are planning to set off in the afternoon. I hope the weather conditions
(improve) ______________ by then.
5. My parents are going to London, so I (stay) ______________ with my grandma for the next 2
weeks.
6. I (play) ______________ tennis all day long tomorrow.
7. The band (play) ______________ when the President enters.
8. This time tomorrow Anna (fly) ______________ to Japan. Her friends (wait) ______________
for her at Tokyo airport.
9. At this time next year, I (study) ______________ in Singapore.
10. I (go out) ______________ with friend while my husband (watch) ______________ the
football match tomorrow.
Exercise 16: Put the verbs in brackets: future perfect or future perfect continuous.
1. By this time next week, my wife (fast) ______________ for exactly 24 days.
2. By this time tomorrow, he (work) ______________ at his job for one week.
3. I don't know what I (do) ______________ when you come tomorrow, so give me a call if you
cannot find me.
4. Dennis and I (be) ______________ walking around a little later tonight.
5. (you/ drive) ______________ to Canada tomorrow around 5 o'clock?
6. By the time they decide, I (be) ______________ taking care of their kids for centuries.
7. This summer, Nadine (reside) ______________ in Detroit for 25 years.
8. By the time you come back, Jenna (sing) ______________ for commercials for the whole
summer.
9. My mother (probably/ be) ______________ cooking when we get home.
10. By next week, I (see) ______________ my girlfriend for 1 year.
 CHUYÊN ĐỀ 2: CÁC CỤM TỪ VÀ MỆNH ĐỀ
(PHRASES AND CLAUSES)
2.1: PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF CONCESSION

Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/ despite→ although/though/even though.

1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Change from although/ though/ even though in spite of/ despite, starting as
available.
1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station.
→ Despite____________________________________________________________________
2. Although it was noisy, the children slept well.
→ The children________________________________________________________________
3. Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________________
4. Tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well.
→ Tom_______________________________________________________________________
5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic.
→ Their_______________________________________________________________________
6. Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard.
→ Julie_______________________________________________________________________
7. Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________________
8. Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________________
9. Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
→ Despite_____________________________________________________________________
10. Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.
→ In spite of__________________________________________________________________

Exercise 3: Circle the correct answers.

1. Valencia is a fantastic place although/ despite being too hot in July and August
2. Cars are very useful in the city though/ in spite of they are expensive.
3. She's a great person in spite of/ even though getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
4. In spite of/ despite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with
the teacher
5. The best things in life are free though/ even though love is often very expensive
6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day despite/ though the time
difference.
7. In spite/ In spite of losing her way twice, she arrived safely.
8. Although/ in spite of the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.
9. Despite/ although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.
10. We stayed up late, in spite of/ although we were tired.

Exercise 4: Choose the correct answers.

1. Tom wakes his parents up ________ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
2. Many people believe him ________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
3. ________ she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
4. ________ her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
5. I went to the club last Saturday ________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
6. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
7. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining
C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained
8. Tom went to work although he didn't feel very well.
 A. that he did not feel very well B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well D. despite not feeling very well
9. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age
C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct
10. I have tried hard but I can't earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can't earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can't earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can't earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can't earn enough money.
11. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.
B. Because of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
D. A & C are correct.
12. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can't come to the concert in time.
13. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.
B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
14. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
15. Though he tried hard, he didn't succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn't succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn't succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn't succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn't succeed.

Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences keeping the same meaning.

1. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to
animals.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. Although he behaved badly, he wasn't punished.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he's fat.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. Although I had practiced for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
→____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with no matter wh-question word or wh- question word +
ever.
1. ______________ makes you disappointed, please let it go.
2. ______________ she is, he still loves her.
3. ______________ you are tired, you can sleep immediately.
4. ______________ you told lies, I still cannot forgive you.
5. ______________ beautiful you are, I still consider you as my sister.
6. ______________ you need, I will stand by you.
7. ______________ you go, you must be home before 10.
8. ______________ you have done, he still does not believe you.
9. ______________ tired I was, I didn't sleep.
10. ______________ you come from, I still consider you as my family.

2.2: PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF REASON

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.

1. He got wet ________ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working ________ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life ________ their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Jill and Jolly were happy ________ it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
5. Nobody could hear her ________ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early ________ the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. We all feel sad ________ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job ________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. We can't go to Julia's party ________ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday ________ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but

Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.

1. The boy can't reach the shelf ________ he's not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn't unlock it ________ she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam ________ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening ________ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn't go for a walk ________ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal ________ they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I'm learning English ________ I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late ________ the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn't pass the exam ________ she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. ________ his broken leg, he didn't come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so

Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.

1. We delayed our trip ________ the bad weather.
2. Sue's eyes were red ________ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining ________ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink ________ it's polluted.
5. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
6. You can't enter this secure areas ________ you don't have an official permit.
7. It's unsafe to travel in that country ________ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted ________ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn't go to work yesterday ________ he didn't feel well.
10. We couldn't get into the disco ________ the enormous crowd.

Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.

1. I went home early ________ I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal ________ we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn't get to sleep ________ the noise.
4. He only accepted the job ________ the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can't climb up the tree ________ her fear of heights.
6. ________ his age, John was not hired ________ he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late ________ her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn't go to school yesterday ________ she was sick.
9. She went to bed early ________ her tiredness.
10. I couldn't do the test ________ it was too difficult.

Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of.

1. He didn't come because of his sickness.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. The plane couldn't take off because of the bad weather.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. We couldn't study because of the noise.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. Mary can't sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. He was accepted for the job because he had much experience.
→____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of.
1. Kevin has failed many times, so he disappointed.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. He ate all the fruits. The fruits were ripe.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. He hadn't finished the letter. He didn't go to sleep.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. He is dismissed. He was late for the work very often.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. He drove too fast. He caused a serious accident.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. The streets are narrow, so there are not many people driving cars in this city.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. The test was so difficult that I couldn't do it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. I don't know Russian. I have to have my document translated into Russian.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. The children had an accident. They went to school late.
→____________________________________________________________________________

2.3: PHRASE AND CLAUSE OF RESULT

2.3.1: ENOUGH AND TOO

Exercise 1: Complete the second sentence with (not) too/ enough + adj/adv so that it has the
same meaning as the first one.
1. The weather is fine. Mary and her little brother can go to school.
The weather is ____________________________ for Mary and her little brother to go to school.
2. The sun is not warm. We can't live on it.
The sun is ____________________________ for us to live on.
3. The water is quite warm. I can drink it.
The water is ____________________________ for me to drink.
4. The weather is so bad that we can't go out.
The weather is ____________________________ for us to go out.
5. The film was so boring that we couldn't go on seeing it.
The film was ____________________________ for us to go on seeing it.
6. He was so old that he couldn't run fast.
He was ____________________________ to run fast.
7. You speak so fast that I can't catch up with your words.
You speak ____________________________ for us me to catch up with your words.
8. It is so early that we can't go out.
It is ____________________________ for us to go out.
9. The film was very boring. We left before the end.
The film was ____________________________ for us to leave before the end.
10. The water is so hot that I can't drink it.
The water is ____________________________ for me to drink.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences using too.

1. This soup is very hot. We can't eat it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. This morning is very cold. We couldn't go swimming.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. She can't carry the box; it's very heavy.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. The room was very dirty. Nobody can learn it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. It was very late. She couldn't go home.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. The class was very tired. The teacher couldn't explain the lesson.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. She couldn't see the film because it was very boring.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. You can't catch any taxi to the airport because it is very early.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. It was very cold. They couldn't keep working in the field.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. The fair was very noisy. We couldn't hear each other.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using enough.

1. These oranges are ripe. You can eat them.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. They can't sleep. They aren't tired.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. She is old, so she can drive a car.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. All students had to stay at home because it rained heavily.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. The truck can go through the gate because it is very wide.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. Tom was very brave boy, so all his friends admired him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. The room was very comfortable. We all fell asleep easily.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. He spoke slowly. We could understand him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. The soup is very excellent. We will have some.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. They were very tired, so they stopped working.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 4: Tick✓ to the correct sentences and correct the wrong sentences.
1. He studied so badly that he couldn't pass the exam.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. It is very cold. We can't bathe.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. Would you be very kind and answer this letter by return?
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. The story was very funny. We couldn't stop laughing.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. The floor wasn't strong. We couldn't dance on it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. There were so many exercises that I couldn't finish them in a short time.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. He spoke so fast that we couldn't understand him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. The restaurant is so expensive that we can't eat in that restaurant.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. The price of the house is very high. We can't buy it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. I am very unhappy, so I cannot go out with him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
11. They sang very well. I could invite them to the party.
→____________________________________________________________________________
12. You are very young. You can't have a front-door key.
→____________________________________________________________________________
13. I am rather old. I can't wear that kind of hat.
→____________________________________________________________________________
14. The ladder wasn't very long. It didn't reach the window.
→____________________________________________________________________________
15. He hadn't much money. He couldn't live on it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
16. He was furious. He couldn't speak.
→____________________________________________________________________________
17. The fire isn't very hot. It won't boil a kettle.
→____________________________________________________________________________
18. You are quite thin. You could slip between the bars.
→____________________________________________________________________________
19. He is very ill. He can't eat anything.
→____________________________________________________________________________
20. Our new car is very wide. It won't get through those gates.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences using too or enough.

1. The question was very hard. We couldn't answer it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. You're very young. You can't drive that car.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. She was tired. She didn't go anywhere.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. These shoes are very small. I can't wear them.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. He is so weak. He can't run.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. The TV programmer is very exciting. The children won't miss it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. The coffee was very hot. I could drink it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. He has a lot of money. He can buy a car.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. He is very intelligent. He can do it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. Tom is strong. He can lift the box.
→____________________________________________________________________________

2.3.2: SO THAT AND SUCH THAT

Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences with such ... that.
1. The room is so untidy that it took us one hour to clean it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. The man is so fool that no one took any notice of him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. The film is so long that they can't broadcast it on one night.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. The books are so interesting that we have read them many times.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. The news was so bad that she burst into tears on hearing it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. The food was so hot that it turned my tongue.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. The boy is so fat that everyone calls him Stuffy.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. The milk is so excellent that all the children want some more.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. The weather was so warm that they had a walk in the garden.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. The match was so exciting that all the fans shouted loudly.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences with so... that.

1. The coffee is extremely hot. The children can't drink it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. My brother is very strong. He can lift this heavy table.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. That play is very interesting. You should see it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. The suitcase is very heavy. Nobody can carry it upstairs.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. My brother is very intelligent. He can do this difficult exercise.
→.___________________________________________________________________________
6. The man is extremely poor. He can't buy a new bike for his wife.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. This coat is very short. He can't wear it.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. The tests were quite difficult. We couldn't do them.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. The boy is very lazy. Everybody hates him.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. The girl is very intelligent. She can do this difficult exercise.
→____________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning as available.

1. The woman was so poor that she needs everyone's help.
→ It__________________________________________________________________________
2. Mary is a good swimmer. She has won two gold medals.
→ Mary_______________________________________________________________________
3. He drank strong coffee. He couldn't go to sleep.
→ He_________________________________________________________________________
4. It was a long walk. The children got tired.
→ It__________________________________________________________________________
5. He had a difficult exercise. He couldn't do it.
→ It__________________________________________________________________________
6. The speaker gave a long talk. Most of the audience felt sleepy.
→ The talk____________________________________________________________________
7. We watched an exciting competition. We didn't want to go home.
→ The competition_____________________________________________________________
8. It was an excellent show. We all enjoyed it.
→ The show___________________________________________________________________
9. His letter was rude. I didn't know what to think.
→ His letter___________________________________________________________________
10. The train was so slow. It would have been faster to walk.
→ It__________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with so/such/such a.

1. It's difficult to understand him because he speaks ________ quietly.
2. I like Liz and Joe. They're ________ nice people.
3. It was a great holiday. We had ________ good time.
4. I was surprised that he looked ________ well after his recent illness.
5. Everything is ________ expensive these days, isn't it?
6. The weather is beautiful, isn't it? I didn't expect it to be ________ nice day.
7. I have to go. I didn't realize it was ________ late.
8. He always looks good. He wears ________ nice clothes.
9. It was ________ film that I felt asleep while I was watching it.
10. I couldn't believe the news. It was ________ shock.
11. I think she works too hard. She looks ________ tired all the time.
12. The food at the hotel was ________ awful. I've never eaten
13. They've got ________ much money they don't know what to do with it.
14. I didn't realize you lived ________ long way from the city center.
15. The party was really great. It was ________ pity you couldn't come.

Exercise 5: Choose the correct answer.

1. He was so/such shy that he didn't want to go to the party.
2. The dress was so/such small that I couldn't wear it.
3. It was so/such a lovely night that we stayed outside until late.
4. It was so/such a long journey that we feel asleep.
5. She was so/such busy that she couldn't have lunch.
6. The cat is so/such fat that it can't walk.
7. She is so/such a good teacher that all the students like her.
8. I had so/such a terrible headache that I spent the whole day in bed.
9. It was so/such a boring book that I couldn't finish reading it.
10. The weather was so/such hot that we couldn't sleep at night.

Exercise 6: Tick✓ to the correct sentences and Underline the mistake in each sentence.
1. I didn't know you had so a big house.
2. I've never met such a kind people as your family.
3. It's been such terrible weather that the farmers haven't been able to grow anything.
4. If you weren't such impatient, things would be better for you.
5. He always makes so fool of himself as nobody wants to make friends with him.
6. He always makes such a stupid mistakes.
7. He had such a fast car that he travelled everywhere in no time.
8. It's so late and I won't be able to catch my usual train.
9. He speaks so fast that I can understand nothing he says.
10. I have such much work that I can't go out.
11. Why are you making so many noise?
12. He works so a hard that he looks exhausted most of the time.
13. There were so many people on the bus that I couldn't find an empty seat.
14. If you keep on practicing so much, you'll make a lot of progress.
15. He is so an idiot that everybody ignores him.

2.4: PHASE AND CLAUSE OF PURPOSE

Exercise 1: Match the sentences, using in order to/ so as to/ to.
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 neighbors.
→____________________________________________________________________________
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. I spoke loudly. I wanted everybody could hear me clearly.
→____________________________________________________________________________
7. You must take your umbrella. You won't get wet.
→____________________________________________________________________________
8. Tom gets up early. He doesn't want to be late for school.
→____________________________________________________________________________
9. I'm studying hard. I want to keep pace with my classmates.
→____________________________________________________________________________
10. Alice prepares her lessons carefully. She wants to get high marks in class.
→____________________________________________________________________________
Exercise 2: Match the sentences, using so that/ in order that.
1. Mary often goes home as soon as the class is over. She doesn't want her mother to wait for her.
→____________________________________________________________________________
2. I took my camera. I wanted to take some photos.
→____________________________________________________________________________
3. He studied really hard. He wanted to get better marks.
→____________________________________________________________________________
4. Jason learns Chinese. His aim is to work in China.
→____________________________________________________________________________
5. I've collected money. I will buy a new car.
→____________________________________________________________________________
6. Many people left Turkey in 1960s. They wanted to find jobs in Germany.
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7. She attends to a course. She wants to learn chess.
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8. Linda turned on the lights. She wanted to see better.
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9. I will come with you. I want to help you.
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10. We are going to cinema. We will watch a horror film.
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Exercise 3: Change from phrase into clause.

1. We hurried to school so as not to be late.
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2. He climbed the tree in order to get a better view.
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3. Some young people like to earn their own living in order to be independent of their parents.
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4. We should do morning exercises so as to improve our health.
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5. We should take advantage of the scientific achievements of the world so as to develop our
national economy.
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6. Every people in the world must unite their efforts to maintain and protect peace.
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7. She put on warm clothes so as not to catch the cold.
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8. He hurried to the station so as not to miss the train.
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9. She locked the door in order not to be disturbed.
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10. I tried to be on time so as not to make our teacher said.
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Exercise 4: Change from clause into phrase, suing phrase in the parentheses.
1. People use money so that they can buy things they need. (in order to)
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2. Banks are developed so that they can keep people's money safe. (in order to)
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3. I need to buy some laundry detergent so that I will wash my clothes. (in order to)
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4. I came to this school so that I could learn English. (in order to)
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5. Tom was playing very softly so that he wouldn't disturb anyone. (in order not to)
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6. They rushed into the burning house so that they could save the child. (in order to)
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7. Lan often attends English speaking club so that she can practice speaking English. (so as to)
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8. He stood on the chair so that she can see better. (in order to)
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9. Please shut the gate so that the cows can't get out of the cowshed. (in order to)
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10. The boy tiptoed into the room because he didn't want to wake up everybody up. (so as not to)
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Exercise 5: Choose the correct answers.

1. I moved to the front of the room ________ I could see better.
A. so as to B. in order to C. in order for D. in order not to
2. He opened the window ________ let fresh air in.
A. for B. to C. in order for D. so as
3. He turned out the light ________ waste electricity.
A. not B. without C. so that not D. in order not to
4. I am lighting the fire so that the house ________ be warm when they return.
A. would B. wouldn't C. will D. won't
5. Mary worked hard ________ pass the examination.
A. as so to B. so as to C. so that to D. in order not to
6. She is taking science course at school ________ order to choose science for her profession.
A. so B. on C. in D. at
7. She weighed herself ________ know the pull of the earth exerting on her.
A. for B. so that C. in order D. to
8. He hurried so that he ________ miss the train.
 A. won't B. doesn't C. didn't D. wouldn't
9. He does morning exercises regularly ________ to improve his health.
A. not B. without C. so that not D. in order
10. Mary took her brother to school for him ________ English.
A. to learn B. learning C. learns D. learned

Exercise 6: Choose the correct answers.

1. We have to start early ________ we won't be late.
A. so that B. so as to C. because D. although
2. The school boys are in hurry ________ they will not be late for school.
A. so as to B. to C. in order that D. for
3. We set off early ________ we wouldn't get stuck in the traffic.
A. although B. so that C. because D. in case
4. My mother went to London ________ see my aunt's family.
A. in order to B. so that C. not to D. not
5. Julie saves money ________ buy a new motorbike.
A. not in order to B. as so to C. so that D. so that she can
6. Sarah went to the photocopy shop ________ print out her research report.
A. so that B. for C. to D. in order for
7. He studies very hard ________
A. in order to fail the examination B. so that to get knowledge
C. so as not to pass examination D. in order that he could be illiterate
8. "I spoke slowly. The foreigner could understand me." Means:
A. I spoke slowly so that the foreigner could understand me.
B. I spoke slowly in order to the foreigner could understand me.
C. I spoke slowly that the foreigner could understand me.
D. I spoke slowly to make the foreigner could understand me.
9. He had to explain the lesson very clearly ________
A. in order that his students to understand it
B. so that his students could understand it
C. so as his students to understand it
D. so that his students to understand it.
10. He hurried to the station. He didn't want to miss the train.
A. He hurried to the station so that he couldn't miss the train.
B. He hurried to the station in order that he couldn't miss the train.
C. He hurried to the station not to miss the train.
D. All are correct.