SYM5-U3 Purpose and Contrast Clauses Quiz

Identify the clause of purpose in the following sentence: "She studied hard so that she could pass the exam."

• She studied hard

• so that she could pass the exam

• She could pass the exam

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences contains a clause of contrast?

• He went to the gym in order to stay fit.

• Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

• She saved money so as to buy a new car.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the correct expression to complete the sentence: "He went to the store _______ buy some groceries."

• despite

• in order to

• although

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Combine the following sentences using a clause of contrast: "She was tired. She continued working."

• She was tired, so she continued working.

• She continued working despite being tired.

• She was tired in order to continue working.

Rewrite the sentence for clarity: "In spite of the fact that he was late, he managed to catch the train."

• He managed to catch the train because he was late.

• He managed to catch the train even though he was late.

• He was late, so he managed to catch the train.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Correct the error in the following sentence: "She went to the library for study."

• She went to the library for studying.

• She went to the library to study.

• She went to the library so as to study.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the clause of contrast in the following sentence: "Despite the cold weather, we went hiking."

• Despite the cold weather

• we went hiking

• the cold weather

Which expression best completes the sentence: "She wore a coat _______ it was warm outside."

• so that

• even though

• in order to

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

Combine the sentences using a clause of purpose: "He is saving money. He wants to travel to Europe."

• He is saving money so that he can travel to Europe.

• He is saving money despite wanting to travel to Europe.

• He is saving money even though he wants to travel to Europe.

Rewrite the sentence for clarity: "Although he was tired, he finished his homework."

• He finished his homework because he was tired.

• He finished his homework despite being tired.

• He was tired, so he finished his homework.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G