Drilling I. Use a phrase or a clause of purpose to combine each pair of sentences below: 1. The boy stood on the bench. He wanted to get a better view. 2. We lower the volume of the radio. We don’t want to bother our neighbors. 3. I’ll write to you. I want you to know my decision soon. 4. The man spoke loudly. He wanted everybody to hear him clearly. 5. John get up early. He doesn’t want to be late for class. 6. Alice prepare her lesson carefully. She wants to get high marks in class. 7. The robber change his address all the time. He didn’t want the police to find him. 8. They did their jobs well. They hoped their boss would increase their salary. 9. I whispered. I didn’t want to disturb anyone. 10. You should walk slowly. Your sister can follow you. II. Combine two sentences, using “so“that“ or “such“that“ 1. The sun shone brightly. Maria had to put on her sunglasses. 2. Dean was a powerful swimmer. He always won the races. 3. There were few students registered. The class was cancelled. 4. This is a good film. I want to see it again and again. 5. David has a lot of work to do. He can’t come tonight, 6. He was very sick. He was sent to the hospital. 7. it was very dark. He couldn’t see anything. 8. There were a lot of guests. There wasn’t enough food. 9. This coffee is strong. I can’t drink it. 10.The house was beautiful. I took a pictures of it. III. Change clauses of reason to phrase: 1. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. 2. She went to bed early because she felt tired. 3. Ann didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold. 4. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard. 5. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick. 6. I like him because his father kind to me, 7. I can’t eat these fruits because they are green. 8. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. 9. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. 10.He came late because it rained heavily. IV. Change clause of concession to phrases or vice versa. 1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. 2. Despite being good at maths, he couldn’t solve the problem 3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty. 4. Although it got dark, they continued to work. 5. In spite of the noise, I kept on studying. 6. Although it rained heavily, he went to school on time. 7. in spite of the fog, the flight was not delayed 8. Despite his strength, I’m not afraid of him. 9. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile. 10.Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen……… Drilling exercises I. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense: 1. If I (know) his phone number, I would call him. 2. I (not/ buy) that coat if I were you. 3. If the machine (stop) , you press this button. 4. I (help) you if I could, but I’m afraid I can’t. 5. According to the timetable, if the train leaves on time, we ( arrive) at 5.30. 6. We would need less money if we (live) in the country. 7. If it ( be) fine tomorrow, we will go to the coast. 8. You’re always tired. If you (not go) to bed so late every night, you (not be) tired all the time. II. Fill in each gap with an appropriate preposition: 1. The children are divided…… small group. 2. This book will provide you… all the information you need. 3. It is similar in taste…… a banana. 4. What was the cause…… the fire. 5. There is now growing concern……their safety. 6. His parents keep him well supplied….cash. 7. Don’t behave…… a child. 8. This paragraph refers… the events of last years. 9. I always listen … the music program……the radio. 10.If you have a problem, ask….help III. Rewrite each sentence in the passive: 1. Did Sue knock that vase to the floor.? 2. Alan’s knowledge of art doesn’t impress me, 3. One of the parents is taping the children’s song. 4. Is a student pilot flying that plane? 5. I will buy a computer tomorrow. 6. The voters are going to decide that issue. 7. Mr. Snow hasn’t taught that course since 1985. 8. The city attorney has discovered new evidence. 9. They are building a new hotel near the park. 10. Mozart wrote this symphony. 11.We have just thrown away some books 12.They are going to build a new hospital in this area. IV. Use to/ in order to/ so as not to +infinitive to combine each pair of sentences: 1. Mother entered the room quietly. She didn’t want to wake up her baby. 2. Mary phoned me. She wanted to invite me to a party. 3. We are learning English. We can get a good job. 4. I took off my shoes. I didn’t want to make any noise. 5. My mother needs a tin-opener. She wants to open this bottle. 6. Ken is learning Vietnamese. He wished to read Kieu. 7. He turned off the lights. He didn’t want to waste electricity. 8. She locks the door. She doesn’t want to be disturbed.