Multiple choice softskills communication

I took a cab ___be late.

  1. so as not to

  2. in order to not

  3. to avoid

  4. so I wont
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The negative purpose structure uses 'so as not to' followed by the base verb. 'I took a cab so as not to be late' is correct. Option B 'in order to not' is awkward - standard English prefers 'in order not to'. Option C 'to avoid' would need 'being' late. Option D is colloquial and grammatically incomplete.

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