Questions About Purpose

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• in order to
• to
• so that
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• in order to
• for
• so that
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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

• because
• for
• so that
• to

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

• because
• for
• so that
• to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I will go to the university _________ continue my studies

• in order not to

• to

• so that

I had to work on Saturday_______ I couldn't go to John's party

• so

• because

• to

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read your text silently ___________disturb the others

• in order to

• in order not to

• because

• so

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say. ________ , you should choose your words carefully before you speak.

• However

• Thught

• Even though

• Though

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4