目的状语从句的用法及练习

目的状语从句的用法说明

by曹霞

目的状语从句主要的有 in order that, so that, in case, for fear等。如：

1.由in order that引导

We used the computer in order that we might save time.

I lent him ￡ 50 in order that he might go for a holiday.

In order that you may create such a picture, you have to possess certain artistic weapons.

2. 由so that引导

Come closer so that I can see you.

I hired a boat so that I could go fishing.

Speak clearly so that they may understand you.

Put a mark on it so that you will remember it.

Write to him at once so that he may know in time.

3. 由in case引导

Be quiet in case you should wake the baby.

Take warm clothes in case the weather is cold.

I shall sit up for a time, in case I am wanted. 。

Take your raincoat in case it rains (should rain).

I wrote down her address in case I should forget it.

I’ve bought a chicken in case your mother should stay for lunch.

4. 由for fear (that) 引导

He is working hard for fear he should fail.

He’s working hard for fear(that) he should fail.

She worried for fear that the child would be hurt.

Shut the window for fear (that) it may rain.

5. 连词lest引出目的状语从句，谓语中包含should（体现虚拟语气），并且还可省略。

1. Please remind me of it again tomorrow lest I (should) forget.

2. He runs fast lest he (should) miss the train.

注意lest多用于书面语中，文体较古些。for fear that比较通俗。口语中常用in case代替lest。它们各自带的目的状语从句一般都用should表示虚拟语气，并且这个should往往还可省略。

［考题1］I’d like to arrive 20 minutes early ____ I can have time for a cup of tea. (2005北京)

A. as soon as

B. as a result

C. in case

D. so that

［考题2］Roses need special care ____ they can live through winter. (2004)

A. because

B. so that

C. even if

D. as

［考题3］Leave your key with a neighbor ____ you lock yourself out one day. (2007北京) A. ever since B. even if C. soon after D. in case

［考题4］I shall stay in the hotel all day ____ there is news of the missing child.(2000上海春)

A. in case

B. no matter

C. in any case

D. ever since

2. You must improve your study method _____ you may make progress in your studies.

A. so as to

B. in order to

C. so

D. in order that

5. ---Why did you move the table over there? --- ____ the new sofa.

A. To make room for

B. Share room with

C. Given room to

D. Saving room for

14.Farmers rotate (轮作) their crops _____ the soil will remain fertile.

A. so that

B. because of

C. in order to

D. rather than

15. Speak to him slowly ____ he may understand you better.

A. since

B. so that

C. for

D. because

16. They lifted a rock ___________ it on their own feet.

A. in order to drop

B. so that to drop

C. only to drop

D. so as to drop

17. The driver has been keeping silent about the accident __________ lose his job.

A. In order not to

B. so as to

C. so not as to

D. so that won’t

18. John shut everybody out of the kitchen _________ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.

A. Which

B. when

C. so that

D. as if

19. We all got up early ________ we might start at six.

A. In order that

B. though

C. because

D. as if

20. Let’s take a taxi there _________ be late for the opening ceremony.

A. In order to not

B. so as not to

C. in order to

D. so as to

21. All these gifts must be mailed immediately ______________ in time for Christmas.

A. In order to have received

B. in order to received

C. so as to be received

D. so as to be receiving

Mary didn’t keep her promise __________ none of us believed in her.

A. So that

B. such that

C. but that

D. for that