Exercises A2 : expressing a goal in English (answers)

These exercises will help you practise expressing a goal in English using ‘to’, ‘in order to’, and ‘so that’. Complete each activity to check your understanding of the course.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Gaps: Expressing a Goal

Complete each sentence with the correct goal expression: 'to', 'in order to', or 'so that'. Write the full sentence in your answer.

1. She studies every evening ___ improve her English.
2. He saved money ___ he could buy a new phone.
3. They left early ___ catch the last train.
4. I turned off the TV ___ the baby could sleep.

Correction

1. She studies every evening to improve her English.
2. He saved money so that he could buy a new phone.
3. They left early in order to catch the last train.
4. I turned off the TV so that the baby could sleep.

Exercice 2 — Spot and Correct the Mistakes

Each sentence contains one error related to expressing a goal. Identify the mistake and rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. She went to the library for to find a good book.
2. He whispered so that not wake the children.
3. They practised every day in order to winning the competition.
4. I wrote down the address so that remember it later.

Correction

1. She went to the library to find a good book.
2. He whispered so that he would not wake the children.
3. They practised every day in order to win the competition.
4. I wrote down the address so that I could remember it later.

Exercice 3 — Choose the Correct Option

Choose the answer that correctly expresses a goal. Only one option is grammatically correct and natural in English.

1. Why did she take a map with her?
2. Why does he go to bed early on Sundays?
3. Why did they open the window?
4. Why did she speak slowly?

Correction

1. She took a map so that she would not get lost.
2. He goes to bed early to be ready for work on Monday.
3. They opened the window in order to let in some fresh air.
4. She spoke slowly so that everyone understood her.