Expressions of Purpose Quiz

Try this quiz to test your understanding of the expressions of purpose. You may want to refer to the explanation before you start the quiz.

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#1. They worked hard to finish the task … they could enjoy the vacation.

in order

to

so as to

in order that

#2. She called her friend … her the news.

in order tell

so to tell

to tell

so that telling

#3. They used my scissors … the ribbons.

for cutting

so that cut

in order to cutting

to cut

#4. I’m going to sleep early tonight … I don’t miss my early flight tomorrow.

to

so that

so as

so to

#5. She works overtime … her income.

for increasing

in order that she can increase

to increasing

so that she increased

#6. You have to use the seat belt … accidents.

in order that to avoid

to avoiding

so as to avoid

so that avoid

#7. The government introduced new rules … road accidents.

in order reduce

in order to reduce

so to reduce

so that reduced

#8. She called the police … for help.

so as to ask

for asking

in order to asking

in order that ask

#9. They bought a new car … it for their work.

to use

to using

in order use

for using

#10. I need a screwdriver … the chair.

to repair

to repairing

for repairing

so as to repairing

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