Exercices B1 : comprendre l’expression du but (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer les structures du but en anglais vues dans le cours. Testez votre maîtrise de to, in order to, so that et leurs contextes d’emploi.

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Exercice 1 : Complétez avec la bonne structure de but

Complétez chaque phrase avec la structure de but qui convient : to, in order to, so that ou so as to. Réécrivez la phrase entière dans votre réponse.

1. She saved money for months ___ (buy) a new laptop.
2. He spoke slowly ___ everyone could understand him.
3. They left early ___ (avoid) the traffic on the motorway.
4. I wrote down the address ___ (not forget) it later.

Correction

1. She saved money for months in order to buy a new laptop.
2. He spoke slowly so that everyone could understand him.
3. They left early so as to avoid the traffic on the motorway.
4. I wrote down the address so as not to forget it later.

Exercice 2 : Corrigez les erreurs dans les phrases suivantes

Chaque phrase contient une erreur liée à l'expression du but. Identifiez l'erreur et réécrivez la phrase correctement en entier.

1. She turned off her phone in order not disturb the other passengers.
2. He studied hard so that pass his final exams.
3. They installed an alarm so as that protect the building.
4. I emailed the manager for to ask about the job vacancy.

Correction

1. She turned off her phone in order not to disturb the other passengers.
2. He studied hard so that he could pass his final exams.
3. They installed an alarm so as to protect the building.
4. I emailed the manager to ask about the job vacancy.

Exercice 3 : Choisissez la meilleure réponse

Pour chaque situation, choisissez la phrase qui exprime le but de manière correcte et naturelle en anglais.

1. You want to explain why you took notes during the meeting. Which sentence is correct?
   • A. I took notes for not to forget the key points.
   • B. I took notes so as not to forget the key points.
   • C. I took notes so as not forget the key points.
   • D. I took notes in order not forget the key points.
2. You want to express that the rules were tightened in order for employees to be more productive. Which sentence is correct?
   • A. The rules were strengthened so that employees would be more productive.
   • B. The rules were strengthened so that employees be more productive.
   • C. The rules were strengthened in order employees would be more productive.
   • D. The rules were strengthened to employees would be more productive.
3. You want to say that a friend sent you a map to keep you from getting lost. Which sentence is correct?
   • A. My friend sent me a map so that I wouldn't get lost.
   • B. My friend sent me a map so that I don't get lost.
   • C. My friend sent me a map in order I wouldn't get lost.
   • D. My friend sent me a map for that I wouldn't get lost.
4. You are explaining why you set an alarm. Which is the most formal and correct wording?
   • A. I set an alarm to not miss my flight.
   • B. I set an alarm for not missing my flight.
   • C. I set an alarm in order not to miss my flight.
   • D. I set an alarm so as that I wouldn't miss my flight.

Correction

1. B. I took notes so as not to forget the key points.
2. A. The rules were strengthened so that employees would be more productive.
3. A. My friend sent me a map so that I wouldn't get lost.
4. C. I set an alarm in order not to miss my flight.