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Infinitives of Purpose in English

Infinitives of Purpose in English

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Dan from BBC Learning English covers the use of infinitives of purpose in English. It explains how infinitives are used to express the reason for an action, both for oneself and on behalf of others. The tutorial also discusses formal expressions like 'in order to' and 'so as to', and how to use negatives with these expressions. Additionally, it covers the use of infinitives after nouns, pronouns, and indefinite pronouns, providing examples and clarifying common mistakes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using an infinitive of purpose in English?

To describe the location of an action

To explain the reason for an action

To indicate the time of an action

To show the frequency of an action

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an infinitive of purpose?

He studies hard to pass the exam.

I am going to the gym for exercise.

She went to the store for buying milk.

They are here for to help us.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you express doing something on behalf of someone else?

Using 'to + infinitive'

Using 'for + somebody'

Using 'with + noun'

Using 'by + gerund'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'for + somebody'?

He cooked dinner for his family to enjoy.

They left early for to avoid traffic.

I bought a gift for to make her happy.

She went to the store for buying groceries.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a more formal way to express purpose using infinitives?

Using 'to + infinitive'

Using 'in order to' or 'so as to'

Using 'for + gerund'

Using 'by + infinitive'

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses 'in order to' correctly?

He studies hard in order to pass the exam.

I am going to the gym in order to exercise.

She went to the store in order to buying milk.

They are here in order to help us.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you make 'in order to' negative?

By adding 'not' before 'in order to'

By adding 'not' after 'in order to'

By using 'in order not to'

By using 'not in order to'

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