Matrix Intermediate
UNIT 6
Adverb clauses of
- purpose (so that)
- result (so … that)
1Decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result. Then combine the sentences using either “so … that” or “so that”.
1We keep our bread in the fridge.The bread doesn't go bad.
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2She took a computer course. She wanted to get a better job.
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3There were many books on the subject. Cindy didn’t know where to begin.
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4Dr Chan adjusted the overhead projector.The students will be able to see the chart more clearly.______
5"He spoke veryquietly. It was difficult to hear what he said."
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6The lecturer finished his lecture five minutes early.The students could come and ask him questions.
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7I couldn’t understand her. She talked too fast.
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8I hurried. I didn’t want to be late.
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9The test was very easy.Everyone got a high score.
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10Leave early! You’ll miss the bus.
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2Decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result. Then combine the sentences using either “so … that” or “so that”.
1She's learning English.She wants to study in Canada.
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2The movie was very boring. We left early.
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3We moved to London.We wanted to visit our friends more often.
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4Jerry got angry. He put his fist through the wall.
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5She wanted to contact me.I gave her my address.
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6He wore glasses and a false beard. Nobodyrecognized him.
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7I'm very hungry. I could eat anything.
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8Jack was so hungry; he ate a whole packet of biscuits.
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9I'd like to have a garden. I want to grow my own vegetables.
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10We wore warm clothes. We didn’t want to get cold.
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3Decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result. Then combine the sentences using either “so … that” or “so that”.
1The man spoke very slowly.He wanted me to understand what he said.
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2I was very tired. I fell asleep in the armchair.
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3I whispered. I didn’t want somebody else to hear our conversation.
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4Please arrive early. I wish we could start the meeting on time.
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5John is working on his doctorate. He wants to become a professor.
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6Steve wanted to get a higher salary so he went back to school.
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7The book was so good. I couldn't put it down.
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4Make one sentence from two and decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result.
1She worked hard.
2I was tired.
3She speaks English well.
4The music was loud.
5Rachel wanted to watch the news.
aYou could hear it from miles away.
bYou would think it was her native language.
cShe turned on the TV.
dShe made herself ill.
eI couldn't keep my eyes open.
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2______
3______
4______
5______
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KEY
UNIT
ADVERB CLAUSES OF
PURPOSE (SO THAT)
AND RESULT (so ... THAT)
1 Decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result. Then combine the sentences using either "so ... that"or "so that".
8 We keep our bread in the fridge, SO THAT it doesn't go bad.
9 She took a computer course SO THAT she could get a better job.
10 There were SO many books on the subject THAT Cindy didn't know where to begin.
11 Dr Chan adjusted the overhead projector SO THAT the students would be able to see the chart more clearly.
12 "He spoke SO quietly, THAT it was difficult to hear what he said."
13 "He spoke SO quietly, THAT it was difficult to hear what he said."
14 The lecturer finished his lecture five minutes early SO THAT the students could come and ask him questions.
15 I couldn't understand her. She talked too fast.
16 I hurried so that I wouldn't be late.
17 The test was______easy that everyone got a high score,
18 Leave early so that you won't miss the bus.
19 She's learning English so that she can study in Canada.
20 The movie was______boring that we left early.
21 We moved to London so that we could visit our friends more often.
22 Jerry got angry. He put his fist through the wall.
23 I gave her my address so that she could contact me.
24 He wore glasses and a false beard so that nobody would recognize him.
25 I'm so hungry. I could eat anything.
26 Jack was so hungry; he ate a whole packet of biscuits.
27 I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables.
28 We wore warm clothes so that we wouldn't get cold.
29 The man spoke very slowly so that I would understand what he said.
30 I was so tired that I fell asleep in the armchair.
31 The man spoke very slowly so that I could understand what he said.
32 I whispered so that nobody else would hear our conversation.
33 Please arrive early so that we can start the meeting on time.
34 John is working on his doctorate. He wants to become a professor,
35 Steve wanted to get a higher salary so he went back to school.
36 The book was so good that I couldn't put it down.
37 Some companies downsize because they want to reduce their costs.
38 Steve is studying English. He can get a good job.
2 Make one sentence from two and decide which of the sentences describe purpose and which describe result.
6 She worked hard.
7 I was tired.
8 She speaks English well.
9 The music was loud.
10 Rachel wanted to watch the news.
f You could hear it from miles away.
g You would think it was her native language.
h She turned on the TV.
i She made herself
j I couldn't keep my eyes open.
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