JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 68

Question 68

Conjunctions

Fill in the blank space with the best of the five options: We talked quietly ________ wake the baby.

  1. A.so that not
  2. B.in order to
  3. C.so as to
  4. D.so as not to
  5. E.so not
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (so as not to)

Explanation

A negative purpose is expressed with 'so as not to' + verb.