Use Infinitive Instead of Because in Sentence

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English
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9th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses an infinitive instead of 'because'?
She went to the store to buy groceries.
She went to the store because she needed groceries.
She went to the store for buying groceries.
She went to the store buying groceries.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the sentence that uses an infinitive correctly.
He studied hard to pass the exam.
He studied hard because he wanted to pass the exam.
He studied hard for passing the exam.
He studied hard passing the exam.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that replaces 'because' with an infinitive correctly.
She is happy to see her friend.
She is happy because she saw her friend.
She is happy for seeing her friend.
She is happy seeing her friend.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses an infinitive instead of 'because'?
They left early to avoid traffic.
They left early because they wanted to avoid traffic.
They left early for avoiding traffic.
They left early avoiding traffic.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the sentence that correctly uses an infinitive in place of 'because'.
He exercises regularly to stay healthy.
He exercises regularly because he wants to stay healthy.
He exercises regularly for staying healthy.
He exercises regularly staying healthy.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Find the sentence that uses an infinitive instead of 'because'.
She reads books to gain knowledge.
She reads books because she wants to gain knowledge.
She reads books for gaining knowledge.
She reads books gaining knowledge.
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly replaces 'because' with an infinitive?
He saved money to buy a car.
He saved money because he wanted to buy a car.
He saved money for buying a car.
He saved money buying a car.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
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