How does ように work?
In this sentence 試験に合格するように毎日一生懸命に勉強しています (I study hard every day to pass the exam)
ように is used to express a goal.

彼に明日話さないように言ってください
tell him not to talk tomorrow

In that other example ように is not used to express a goal, is it? Can you explain the second sentence and provide other examples and a translation as well?

Question

How does ように work?
In this sentence 試験に合格するように毎日一生懸命に勉強しています (I study hard every day to pass the exam)
ように is used to express a goal.

彼に明日話さないように言ってください
tell him not to talk tomorrow

In that other example ように is not used to express a goal, is it? Can you explain the second sentence and provide other examples and a translation as well?

Answer

I think ～ように is used to express one's wish something should occur. And verbs which don't include intentions of the speaker.
e.g.  I study English everyday to be able to get high score. いいスコアがとれるように、まいにちべんきょうしています。
        Please take care not to catch cold. 　かぜをひかないように、きをつけてください。

～ために express the purpose of action. 
e.g. I am working for living. いきるためにはたらいています。
       He wakes up early for running in the morning. かれは、あさランニングのために/ランニングをするために　はやくおきます。

I hope it helps!

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