Grammar worksheet for practicing purpose clauses with sentence combining exercises.

1. A place or clause of purpose to combine each pair of sentences below.
a. They went to the store so that they could buy some bread.
b. We left the volume of the radio low so that we wouldn't bother our neighbors.
c. I will write to you so that I can keep you informed about my progress.
d. He worked hard so that he could pass his exams.
e. The boy fled to the sea so that he could escape from his captors.
f. The man spoke loudly so that he could be heard clearly.
g. John often goes home as soon as the class is over so that he doesn't wait for his mother to wait for him.
h. Mary told her father she had not eaten so that he would not force her to eat.
i. After preparing her lesson carefully, they wanted to make marks in their diary.
j. The robber changed his address so that he could hide from the police.
k. They did not play soccer so that they would not get hurt.
l. You should wash your hands so that you do not infect yourself.
m. I am studying hard so that I can keep up with my classmates.
n. She got dressed quickly so that she could catch the bus.
o. This pupil read only for short periods each day so that he did not strain his eyes.
p. I whispered so that I did not want to disturb anyone.
q. The clown took off his mask so that he did not want to frighten the children.
r. My father drove carefully so that he did not want to have an accident.
s. We definitely followed the parents' advice so that we did not want to cause trouble for the parents.
t. The Europeans are learning Vietnamese so that they can talk with Kim Van Kieu.
u. Please ask the door so that I do not want to go out of the house.
v. The farmer built his high wall around his garden so that the fruits would not be stolen.
w. The police stopped the traffic so that everyone could cross the road.
x. The windows are written in large letters so that everyone understands them.
y. The room is lit up brightly so that it is easy to see.
z. Dick is practicing the guitar so that he can play for the dance.
aa. The seeds are pale brown so that they are easy to identify.
ab. He moved to the front row so that he could hear the speaker better.
ac. She put on the raincoat so that she wouldn't get wet during dinner.

2. Rewrite the following sentences, using phrases of purpose.
a. I came early so that you may get busy before lunch.
b. This man changed his address constantly so that he could avoid the police.
c. I shouted in order that I could make everyone aware.
d. Banks are developed so that they can keep people's money safe.
e. Many books in the library indicate that the country's economy needs books.
f. He was very interested in the future so that he could find something exciting.
g. I want to see him so that I could find out what had happened.
h. I am trying to run so that he can catch me.
i. He hurried so that he could catch the train.
j. I sent my friend to Paris so that he could speak when he comes to Paris.

3. Change the phrases of purpose in clauses of purpose or vice versa.
a. He hurried to school so as not to be late.
b. I climbed the tree in order to get a better view.
c. You should get up early so that you will have time to review your lesson.
d. We should be able to earn their own living in order that we be independent of their parents.
e. We should be monitoring exercises regularly so as to improve our health.
f. The government takes advantage of the scientific achievements of the world so that we can develop our national economy.
g. Everyone in the world must unite their efforts to maintain and protect peace.
h. I put on warm clothes so that we would not catch cold.
i. He hurried to the station so as to meet the train.