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. She works overtime … her income.

for increasing

to increasing

so that she increased

in order that she can increase

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

so as

so to

so that

to

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

to avoiding

so as to avoid

so that avoid

in order that to avoid

#4. She called the police … for help.

in order to asking

in order that ask

for asking

so as to ask

#5. They used my scissors … the ribbons.

to cut

for cutting

so that cut

in order to cutting

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

in order to reduce

in order reduce

so that reduced

so to reduce

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

for using

in order use

to use

to using

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

in order

in order that

so as to

to

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

so that telling

to tell

in order tell

so to tell

#10. I need a screwdriver … the chair.

so as to repairing

to repairing

for repairing

to repair

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