Clauses Expressing Purpose

Which word is NOT a synonym for purpose?

• reason
• justification
• objective
• dislike

Which word or phrase in "He went to the Alps to go skiing." expresses purpose?

• to
• went
• to the 

Which word or phrase in "I learn English in order to get a good job in the future." expresses purpose?

• learn
• in the future
• in order to
• to get

Which word or phrase in "I learn English so that I can go on a student exchange program." expresses purpose?

• so that
• in the future
• can
• get

What follows the phrase SO THAT in "I learn English so that I can go on a student exchange program." expresses purpose?

• a verb
• the subject + a verb
• a noun
• an adjective

Complete the sentence: "I play sports ______ I can stay in shape."

• in order to
• to
• so that
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Complete the sentence: "I play sports ______  stay in shape."

• in order to
• for
• so that
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Complete the sentence: "People use cell phones ______ communicate"

• because
• for
• so that
• to

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Complete the sentence: "People use cell phones ______ they can communicate"

• because
• for
• so that
• to

Complete the sentence: "I went home earlier ______ I could study for my test."

• for
• so that
• so
• to