For those of you who want some more practice on purpose clauses.
1. He was playing very softly. He didn’t want to disturb anyone.
2. They got up very early. They wanted to get to the top of the hill before sunrise.
3. He rang the bell. He wanted to tell us that dinner was ready.
4. We built the roof with a steep slope. We wanted the snow to slide off easily.
5. He chained up the lioness at night. He didn’t want her to frighten anyone.
6. I took off my shoes. I didn’t want to make any noise.
7. The notices are written in several languages. The government wants everyone to understand them.
8. I put my address on my dog’s collar. I want anyone who finds him to know where he comes from.
9. He had a telephone installed in his car. He wanted his secretary to be able to contact him whenever necessary.
Key
1. so as not to/in order not to disturb anyone
2. to/in order to/so as to get to the top
3. to/in order to/so as to tell us
4. so that the snow would/could slide off
5. so that she wouldn't frighten
6. so as not to/in order not to make
7. so that everyone can/will understand
8. so that anyone who finds him can/will know
9. so that his secretary could contact/would be able to contact
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