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3.4. Read the following sentences and check how in order to and so
that are used.
a. I bought a dictionary so that I could check the
meanings.
b. I went to the market in order to by some cosmetics.
c. The medical team was discharged to Kalikot in
order to treat the epidemic cholera.
d. I go to bed early so that I can get up in time.
e. I’m taking an extra class on grammar so that I will improve my
language.
f. The boys are collecting some donation in order to
help the flood victims.
So that and in order to, both are used to connect an action
with its purpose.
We use in order to with an infinitive (V1) and so that with a
complete sentence usually with a modal verb.
3.5. Use so that or in order to complete the following sentences.
a. The prime minister went to India ........................ take part in the
SAARC meeting.
b. Sheila went to India ........................ she could see the Taj Mahal.
c. They blocked the river water ......................... irrigate their field.
d. I make a phone call to the restaurant ............................ I can order
foods.
e. Subidha stopped the car at the fuel station ...................... she
would get some petrol.
f. She left work early ....................... to be at home with children.
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