Free Printable CLAUSES AND PHRASES OF PURPOSE, REASONS AND CONSTRAST

1.

He left home early _________ he could arrive at the station on time.

a)

because of

b)

in order to

c)

although

d)

so that

2.

He works hard_________ help his family.

a)

so as that

b)

in order to

c)

in order that

d)

A and B are correct

3.

He gave me his address. He wanted me to visit him.

a)

He gave me his address so as to visit him.

b)

He gave me his address for me in order to visit him.

c)

He gave me his address in order for me to visit him.

d)

He gave me his address in order to for me visit him.

4.

He studies hard. He doesn’t want to fail in the exam.

He studies hard _________fail in the exam.

a)

not to

b)

so as not to

c)

in order to

d)

so that

5.

Mary jogs everyday ________ lose weight.

a)

so she can

b)

so that she can

c)

because she can

d)

so that to

6.

You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary _______ misuse it

a)

so as to

b)

to

c)

so as not to

d)

so that

7.

He turned off the lights before going out _______ waste electricity.

a)

so that not

b)

as not to

c)

in order that not

d)

so as not to

8.

We learn English ________ have better communication with other people.

a)

so that

b)

for

c)

so as to

d)

in case

9.

He gave me his address _________ I would visit him.

a)

so as to

b)

so that

c)

for

d)

in order that / in order to

10.

We hurried to school ________ be late.

a)

to

b)

so as to

c)

in order not

d)

so as not to

11.

I try to study _______ the exam.

a)

to pass

b)

for pass

c)

so pass

d)

in order pass

12.

I try all my best to study English (a) I can find a better job.

13.

He got up early (a) not to miss the match.

14.

What form do you often use to express the purpose?

a)

to/

so as to/

in order to

b)

so that/

in order that

c)

for

d)

in case

15.

Make a sentence with the form you gave above.

4 lines

16.

Type a form of purpose

4 lines

17.

He arrived earlier,............ he would not be late

a)

and

b)

because

c)

so that

18.

She's studying........qualify as a lawyer

a)

to be

b)

so as to

c)

lest

19.

you should relax.....get more sleep

a)

so that

b)

lest

c)

in order to

20.

come here.......i could give you a hug:3

a)

so that

b)

lest

c)

for fear that

21.

She was invited to the basketball team..........show her amazing basketball skills

a)

so that

b)

lest

c)

in order to

22.

He studied hard.......he could get better grades

a)

so that

b)

lest

c)

to be able

23.

He just sat down.......play some games

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

lest

24.

She's studying........qualify as a lawyer

a)

to be

b)

so as to

c)

lest

25.

She lied to him ____________ hurt his feelings.

a)

in order not to

b)

so that

c)

in order

26.

I went to the park ____________ relax.

a)

to

b)

so that

c)

in order not to

27.

I bought a dishwasher ____________ have more free time.

a)

to

b)

in order not to

c)

so that

28.

I used the electric knife ...............cutting meat .

a)

to

b)

for

c)

because

29.

I went to the butcher’s .... buy some ground meat for hamburgers

a)

so as to

b)

in order to

c)

so that

30.

I'll put your number straight into my phone so ____

not to forget it.

a)

as

b)

that

c)

to

d)

though

31.

1. I tried my best in the final test __________the result was not as good as I expected.

a)

A. but

b)

B. so

c)

C. for

32.

1. He lost the key he couldn’t get into the house.

a)

A. yet

b)

B. or

c)

C. so

33.

1. You must do well in the test, you will not graduate.

a)

A. so

b)

B. or

c)

C. for

34.

1. The Empire Theatre box office will stop selling tickets fifteen minutes the beginning of the show.

A. between B. before C. for

a)

A. between

b)

B. before

c)

C. for

35.

1. Yesterday, Jim was playing the piano his sister was playing the flute.

a)

A. as

b)

B. although

c)

C. while

36.

1. You shouldn’t spend too much time on computer it is harmful to your eyes.

a)

A. as

b)

B. when

c)

C. although

37.

1. I will phone you I get there.

a)

A. while

b)

B. as soon as

c)

C. although

38.

1. The scientist usually works in his lab the sunsets.

a)

A. until

b)

B. as soon as

c)

C. although

39.

1. you promise not to tell lies again, I won’t forgive you.

a)

A. If

b)

B. Even if

c)

C. Unless

40.

1. her legs were hurt, she made attempt to finish the running track.

a)

A. Even if

b)

B. As if

c)

C. Even though

41.

1. She talked she witnessed the accident. But in fact she knew nothing.

a)

A. as if

b)

B. even though

c)

C. even if

42.

1. I didn’t finish my homework I was seriously ill yesterday.

a)

A. when

b)

B. though

c)

C. since

43.

1. James decides to save money from now he has enough money to travel this summer.

a)

A. so that

b)

B. though

c)

C. when

44.

1. we have been friends for only one year, we deeply understand each other.

a)

A. If

b)

B. Though

c)

C. Once

45.

1. Mr. Smith doesn’t like dogs, his wife loves them.

a)

A. when

b)

B. so that

c)

C. whereas

46.

I'm sure he won't come, ...... he is still angry.

a)

for

b)

owing to

c)

because

47.

Just...... I say nothing you mustn't suppose I am happy.

a)

due to

b)

as

c)

because of

48.

............ it was getting dark, we decided to return home.

a)

Because

b)

As

c)

Now that

49.

.........he is over eighty, he can't stand for President again.

a)

Since

b)

Now that

c)

Because

50.

I'll be at home this afternoon ....... I am feeling unwell.

a)

owing to

b)

seeing that

c)

because

51.

They hate him.......he is so much better than them.

a)

as

b)

seeing that

c)

because

52.

..... it was late, we went to bed.

a)

Seeing that

b)

Because

c)

As

53.

I couldn't find the way out...... I had lost the map.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

seeing that

54.

He died ....... his heart condition

a)

because of

b)

since

c)

seeing that

55.

...... we arrived late, all the best seat had been taken.

a)

Because

b)

Since/ as/ seeing that

c)

owing to

56.

We stopped playing football …………….…. the rain was heavy.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

because

d)

because of

57.

He can’t walk by himself………………..….. his broken leg.

a)

since

b)

in spite of

c)

because of

d)

despite

58.

................... the cold weather, we still take part in the competition.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

in spite

d)

because of

59.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

a)

Although there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

b)

Despite a big storm, I stayed at home.

c)

Because of there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

d)

Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

60.

Just...... I say nothing you mustn't suppose I am happy.

a)

due to

b)

as

c)

because of

61.

I'll be at home this afternoon ....... I am feeling unwell.

a)

owing to

b)

seeing that

c)

because

62.

They hate him.......he is so much better than them.

a)

as

b)

seeing that

c)

because

63.

...... we arrived late, all the best seat had been taken.

a)

Because

b)

Since/ as/ seeing that

c)

owing to

64.

I'm asking you ... I want to know your opinion.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

due to

d)

owing to

65.

I was late this morning ... the traffic.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

as

d)

since

66.

She can't drive ... her blindness.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

since

d)

for

67.

The bank closed down ... the recession.

a)

due to

b)

as

c)

since

d)

for

68.

I came back ... I'd forgotten my briefcase.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

owing to

d)

on account of

69.

Tom is very difficult to understand ... his weird accent.

a)

as

b)

since

c)

for

d)

owing to

70.

Paul moved to Paris ... his job.

a)

as

b)

since

c)

for

d)

due to

71.

John crashed his Truck ... he was driving too fast.

a)

as

b)

due to

c)

owing to

d)

on account of

72.

I cannot come ... the weather.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

as

d)

since

73.

People are now more interested in climate change ___________ recent droughts.

a)

because

b)

because of

74.

The climate is changing ____________ human activity.

a)

because

b)

because of

75.

The environment is changing ____________ humans are burning fossil fuels.

a)

because

b)

because of

76.

_________ there are new power stations on the outskirts of town, storms are increasing.

a)

because

b)

because of

77.

Toxic gasses are being released into the air ____________ petrol cars.

a)

because

b)

because of

78.

Crops are not growing ____________ pollution in the soil.

a)

because

b)

because of

79.

We stopped playing football …………….…. the rain was heavy.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

because

d)

because of

80.

Choose the underlined word which is not correct:

Bill arrived late for the concert due to the traffic was heavy.

a)

was

b)

for

c)

due to

d)

arrived

81.

Choose the underlined word which is not correct:

Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

a)

have tried

b)

hard

c)

enough

d)

but

82.

Choose the underlined word which is not correct:

He was offered the job because his qualifications were poor.

a)

offered

b)

because

c)

qualifications

d)

job

83.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

a)

Although there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

b)

Despite a big storm, I stayed at home.

c)

Because of there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

d)

Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

84.

_______ her lack of hard work, she couldn't get higher position.

a)

Because of

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Even though

85.

_______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

a)

Even though

b)

Because

c)

Despite

d)

In spite of

86.

John failed the exam ............................. of working very hard.

a)

in spite

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

because

87.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

a)

In spite of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

b)

The crops are late this year because the weather was cold.

c)

The crops are late this year because the weather is cold.

d)

The crops are late this year although the weather is cold.

88.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Tom could not go to school because he was ill.

a)

Tom could not go to school although he was ill.

b)

Tom could not go to school because of he was ill.

c)

Tom could not go to school despite being ill.

d)

Tom could not go to school because of his illness.

89.

_________we started early, we were the last to come here.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Since

d)

Despite

90.

The children slept very well in the bedroom despite __________.

a)

the noisy

b)

it was noisy

c)

the noise

d)

it is noisy

91.

................... the cold weather, we still take part in the competition.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

in spite

d)

because of

92.

He can’t walk by himself………………..….. his broken leg.

a)

since

b)

in spite of

c)

because of

d)

despite

93.

We stopped playing football …………….…. the rain was heavy.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

because

d)

because of

94.

I'll be at home this afternoon ....... I am feeling unwell.

a)

owing to

b)

seeing that

c)

because

95.

They hate him.......he is so much better than them.

a)

as

b)

seeing that

c)

because

96.

The ship nearly sank ____ the rough sea.

a)

because

b)

since

c)

so that

d)

because of

97.

The boy went to school ____ he had a fever.

a)

despite

b)

in spite of

c)

although

d)

because

98.

_____ putting on a coat, I still felt cold.

a)

Because of

b)

In spite of

c)

Although

d)

in order to

99.

Ms Trang feels happy ....... her students are fond of studying English.

a)

because

b)

although

c)

because of

d)

eventhough

100.

_______ it was raining heavily, we still played football.

a)

Yes,

b)

In the evening

c)

Even though

d)

because of

101.

_________ working very hard, John failed the exam.

a)

in spite of

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

because

102.

_______________ she worked hard, she failed her final exam

a)

In spite

b)

In spite of

c)

Despite

d)

Although

103.

_______________, he walked to the station.

a)

Despite being tired

b)

Although to be tired

c)

In spite being tired

d)

Despite tired

104.

She left him _______________ she still loved him.

a)

if

b)

even though

c)

in spite of

d)

despite

105.

___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a)

In spite of

b)

Although

c)

Because

d)

Because of

106.

Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a)

though

b)

because of

c)

because

d)

despite

107.

___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a)

Because of

b)

Even though

c)

Despite

d)

Because

108.

I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a)

in spite of

b)

despite

c)

Though

d)

because

109.

We stopped playing football …………….…. the rain was heavy.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

because

d)

because of

110.

................... the cold weather, we still take part in the competition.

a)

although

b)

despite

c)

in spite

d)

because of

111.

We arrived late because ______________.

a)

the terrible traffic

b)

the traffic is terrible

c)

the heavy traffic

d)

the traffic was terrible

112.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Tom could not go to school because he was ill.

a)

Tom could not go to school although he was ill.

b)

Tom could not go to school because of he was ill.

c)

Tom could not go to school despite being ill.

d)

Tom could not go to school because of his illness.

113.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning:

Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

a)

In spite of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

b)

The crops are late this year because the weather was cold.

c)

The crops are late this year because the weather is cold.

d)

The crops are late this year although the weather is cold.

114.

_______ her lack of hard work, she couldn't get higher position.

a)

Because of

b)

Despite

c)

Although

d)

Even though

115.

Choose the underlined word which is not correct:

He was offered the job because his qualifications were poor.

a)

offered

b)

because

c)

qualifications

d)

job

116.

Choose the underlined word which is not correct:

Bill arrived late for the concert due to the traffic was heavy.

a)

was

b)

for

c)

due to

d)

arrived

117.

There were .......... a lot of people at the beach that we couldn't play volleyball.

a)

so

b)

such

118.

She played the piano .......... well that we were all very impressed.

a)

such

b)

so

119.

His report had .......... a lot of mistakes that he had to write it again.

a)

so

b)

such

120.

He is .......... a popular superhero that all the children love him.

a)

such

b)

so

121.

My sister failed her science test. _________, she is upset now.

a)

Therefore

b)

Since

c)

Because

122.

We live near our grandpa. _________, we see him quite often.

a)

As a result

b)

As

c)

Because

123.

This restaurant wants to get more customers. _________, it plans to provide free Wi-Fi service.

a)

Therefore

b)

So

c)

Because

124.

The price of oil has gone down_____ the increase in production.

a)

because

b)

due to

c)

for

125.

Clever people ask better questions, and _______, they get better answers.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

as a result

d)

so that

126.

He works long hours, but he doesn´t earn a lot of money.

a)

In spite of that working long hours, he doesn´t earn a lot of money.

b)

Working spite long hours, he doesn´t earn a lot of money.

c)

In spite working long hours, he doesn´t earn a lot of money.

127.

This car is ............. expensive ..........me to buy.

a)

too / for

b)

enough / for

c)

so / to

128.

It was ........... a boring book ...........I could n't finish it .

a)

too / to

b)

so / that

c)

such / that

129.

___ extremely bad weather in the mountains, we^’re no longer considering our skiing trip.

a)

A. Due to

b)

B. Because

c)

C. Since

d)

D. Due to the fact that

130.

Barbara is motivated to study ___ she knows that a good education can improve her life.

a)

A. because

b)

B. because of

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

131.

He could not play in the game ___ his foot injury.

a)

A. because

b)

B. due to the fact

c)

C. because of

d)

D. for

132.

___ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.

a)

A. For

b)

B. Since

c)

C. Due to

d)

D. Because of

133.

Mr. Watson retired from his job early ___ his ill health.

a)

A. because

b)

B. due to

c)

C. as

d)

D. for

134.

She bought a book ___ she had heard it was good.

a)

A. because of

b)

B. owing to

c)

C. due to

d)

D. due to the fact that

135.

Josh couldn^’t open the door ___ the lock was broken.

a)

A. because

b)

B. because of

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

136.

Let^’s ask our teacher how to solve this problem ___ we can^’t agree on the answer.

a)

A. Since

b)

B. because of

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

137.

____the need to finish this project soon. I want you to work on this overtime for the next few days

a)

A. Because

b)

B. As

c)

C. Because of

d)

D. Since

138.

I can^’t ride my bike ___ there isn^’t any air in one of the tires

a)

A. because

b)

B. because of

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

139.

___ our apartment building has had two robberies in the last month, I^’m going to put an extra lock on the door and install a telephone in my bedroom.

a)

A. Since

b)

B. For

c)

C. because of

d)

D. owing to

140.

I turned on the fan ___ the room was hot.

a)

A. due to

b)

B. owing to

c)

C. because

d)

D. because of

141.

We didn^’t arrive at the lecture on time ___ the bus was late

a)

A. owing to

b)

B. as

c)

C. because of

d)

D. due to

142.

. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It can^’t have been Susan ___ she was out all day

a)

A. because of

b)

B. because

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

143.

.___ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I could understand him at all

a)

A. As

b)

B. because of

c)

C. due to

d)

D. owing to

144.

I knew they were talking about me ___ they stopped when I entered the room

a)

A. because

b)

B. because of

c)

C. owing to

d)

D. due to

145.

___ the storm, the ship couldn^’t reach its destination on time

a)

A. Owing to

b)

B. As

c)

C. Since

d)

D. Because

146.

___ his parents^’ generosity, all of the children in his family have received the best of anything

a)

A. Due to the fact that

b)

B. Because of

c)

C. Because

d)

D. Since

147.

___ she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food for her family

a)

A. Since

b)

B. Due to

c)

C. Because of

d)

D. Owing to

148.

Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare ___ land development and the grazing of wild goats.

a)

A. now that

b)

B. due to

c)

C. because

d)

D. for

149.

Mary didn't go to school yesterday _______ she was sick.

a)

because of

b)

despite

c)

though

d)

because

150.

He managed to get out of the burning house ________ his injured leg.

a)

because

b)

because of

c)

despite of

d)

in spite of

151.

I got bad marks on my last exam __________ I hadn't studied hard before.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

in spite of

d)

due to

152.

She arrived safely _______ she lost her way twice.

a)

despite

b)

although

c)

despite of

d)

in spite of

153.

I couldn't come to her birthday party_____ my son was ill.

a)

although

b)

due to

c)

because

d)

in spite of

154.

She failed the exam _______ having working very hard.

a)

despite of

b)

in spite of

c)

due to

d)

because

155.

We didn't go out for dinner ________ the heavy rain.

a)

despite

b)

because of

c)

because

d)

though

156.

________ it was a bit late, she wanted to go out.

a)

Despite

b)

Although

c)

Because

d)

Due to

157.

They are very generous ________ their poverty.

a)

despite of

b)

in spite of

c)

because of

d)

because

158.

_________ he has been absent frequently, he managed to pass the test.

a)

Because

b)

Thought

c)

Despite

d)

Because of

CLAUSES AND PHRASES OF PURPOSE, REASONS AND CONSTRAST

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