TEST (CAE)

In order (not) to, so as (not) to, so (that)

1. So that (but not in order that) can also mean ‘with the result that’:
The birds return every year around March, so that April is a good time to see them.

I’ll go by car so that I can take more luggage.

I’ll post the CD today so that you get it by the weekend. (or so that you will get it …)

I’ve made some sandwiches so (that) we can have a snack on the way.

We left a message with his neighbour so that he would know we’d called.

If you are walking at night, wear white so that cars can see you.

2. In order may be followed either by an infinitive clause, which is introduced by the infinitive complementizer (for...) to, or by a tensed clause, which is introduced by the complementizer that.

We are all servants of the laws in order to be free.

He left early in order for Mary to make the presentation.

We will send you a reminder in order that you arrive on time for your appointment. (or so that you arrive on time … or so that you’ll arrive on time …

In order that you can sign the form, please print it out and mail it to this address.

He left early in order that there would be enough light to drive.

He left early in order that we would be free to follow him.

I am doing it (in order/so as) to get it. Sería lo mismo que: I am doing it so that I/she can get it.

I'm studying so as to pass the exam.

Conditionals

If it was / were up to you, would you like there to be a god?

4. Pronoun / there plus "To" infinitive.

I wouldn't like you to be treated as I have been treated and as others have.

Would you like there to be better mobile coverage in your village?

Would you like there to be better mobile coverage in your village?  

Would you like there to be a next time, Anna? 

 

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