Read the sentences. If possible, fill in the gaps with in order /so as. 1. I went to the garden centre
to get some fertilizer for my flowers.
2. When the teacher asked her a question, Lynda pretended
not to understand what he was saying.
3. My roommate asked me
to clean up the dishes after dinner.
4. Dad climbed onto a chair
to change a light bulb in the ceiling.
5. Some students have to work part-time
to support themselves.
6. I really want
to learn Spanish before I go to Madrid.
7. I jog twice a week
to keep fit.
8. Marvin finally went to the dentist
to get some relief from his toothache.
9. It’s easier for me
to understand written English.
10. It is important
to speak English without an accent.

1. Some libraries were founded by kings and presidents. - Past Simple Passive

2.This book was published in 1890. - Past Simple

3.This work will be finished in March. - Future Simple

4.Your fax is being sent at the moment. - Present Continuous

5.This letter won't be sent until tomorrow. - Future Simple

6.All my friends are invited to this party. - Present Simple

7.All the reports at the UN are translated into Chinese. - Present Simple

8.When he came into the room, his letter was being read. - Past Continuous

9.We all hope that your lost dog will be found soon. - Future Simple

1. I have been reading this book for three days.

2. We have been playing volleyball for twenty minutes.

3. She has been cleaning the flat for more than an hour.

4. Peter has been swimming for half an hour.

5. Anna has been speaking on the phone for an hour now.

6. You have been waiting for a bus for ten minutes only.

7. Nelly and Mary have been doing  the shopping since early morning.

8. It has been snowing since last night.

9. Jack and his friend have been riding bikes for three hours now.

10. The teacher has been explaining a grammar rule since the beginning of the lesson.