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Conjunction Of Purpose – Quiz 1
Conjunction Of Purpose Quiz 1 (18 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to identify and use conjunctions of purpose in sentences, including understanding causal relationships and forming purpose clauses. It covers key concepts such as "in order not to" and other purpose conjunctions essential for clear sentence construction.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
They are studying very hard ..... they pass the exam.
A) In order to.
B) So that.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "so that" is used to express purpose, indicating the result intended by an action. In the sentence "They are studying very hard ... they pass the exam," the phrase indicates the intended outcome of their hard work. Therefore, "so that" is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"In order to" typically introduces a purpose clause with an infinitive verb (e.g., "They are studying in order to pass the exam"). This does not fit the given sentence structure.
Option B:
"So that" correctly expresses the intended result of their hard work, making it the right choice.
Option C:
"All the above" is incorrect because only one option fits the context perfectly.
Option D:
"None of the above" is also incorrect as Option B is correct.
2.
Choose the correct option.We need to study a lot ..... have good marks.
A) Since.
B) In order to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In this sentence, we need to express the purpose of studying a lot, which is to have good marks. The conjunction "in order to" is used to indicate the goal or intention behind an action. Therefore, option B) In order to is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Since indicates reason or cause, not purpose.
Option B:
Correct, as it expresses the intended outcome of studying a lot.
Option C:
Incorrect, as "all the above" would include options that are not correct.
Option D:
Incorrect, as option B is valid and relevant to the sentence structure.
3.
My grandfather goes to the hospital ..... do a medical check up.
A) So that.
B) To.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "to" is used to indicate the purpose of an action, which fits perfectly in this sentence: "My grandfather goes to the hospital
to
do a medical check up." This usage correctly expresses why he is going to the hospital.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
So that is typically used with infinitive verbs, but in this sentence, "to" directly introduces the purpose.
Option B:
Correct. "To" indicates the purpose of going to the hospital.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect because only one option fits perfectly here.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect as Option B is correct.
4.
..... cause unnecessary trouble, I will watch my favourite shows on my laptop.
A) In order not to.
B) As.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In this sentence, the phrase "in order not to" is used to indicate a purpose, which aligns with the definition of conjunctions of purpose. The speaker states they will watch their favorite shows on their laptop in order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "In order not to" is used to express a purpose, which fits the context.
Option B:
Incorrect. "As" typically introduces a reason or explanation rather than a purpose.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are evaluated; only A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is valid.
5.
He says he doesn't want to work with them anymore ..... he found out they exploited people.
A) In order to.
B) Since.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Since indicates a reason or cause for the action in the main clause, which fits the context where he stopped working because they exploited people. This aligns with the purpose conjunction "since" showing causation.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
In order to does not fit as it is used to express purpose or intention for future actions.
Option B:
Since is correct as it shows a reason for the action in the main clause, indicating causation.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect because only "since" fits the context.
Option D:
None of the above is wrong since "since" is the correct answer.
6.
They go to school on feet ..... save their money.
A) In order to.
B) So that.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "in order to" is used to express purpose, indicating the reason for an action. In the given sentence, "They go to school on feet in order to save their money," it clearly shows that going to school by walking (on feet) serves the purpose of saving money.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "in order to" to express purpose.
Option B:
Incorrect. "So that" is also used for expressing purpose but not in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only one correct option exists here.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is identified.
7.
I save my money ..... buy a mobile phone.
A) So that.
B) To.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B "To" is correct because it introduces a conjunction of purpose, indicating the intended result or goal of saving money (buying a mobile phone).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
So that is typically used to introduce an infinitive verb phrase directly after it, which is not the case here.
Option B:
To introduces a conjunction of purpose correctly in this context.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect because only one option fits properly.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect as Option B is correct.
8.
They simulated a scandal ..... have more followers. Can you believe this?
A) Since.
B) In order to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "They simulated a scandal
in order to
have more followers," the conjunction "in order to" is used to express purpose, indicating that simulating the scandal was done with the goal of gaining more followers. This aligns with the definition and usage of conjunctions of purpose.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Since - Incorrect; "since" indicates reason or time, not purpose.
Option B:
In order to - Correct; it expresses the intended result or goal.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect; only one option is correct.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect; "in order to" is the correct choice.
9.
Dad works out everyday ..... stay healthy.
A) In order to.
B) So that.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the given sentence, "Dad works out everyday
so that
stay healthy," the conjunction is used to express purpose. The phrase "so that" indicates a result or intention following an action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "In order to" is not the correct conjunction for expressing purpose in this context.
Option B:
Correct. "So that" is used to express purpose, indicating the intended result of Dad working out every day.
Option C:
Incorrect. Neither "In order to" nor any other listed conjunction fits correctly here.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided by Option B.
10.
I always read online magazines ..... further harm the environment.
A) As.
B) In order not to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B is correct because "In order not to" introduces a conjunction of purpose, indicating the intention to avoid further harm to the environment. This phrase logically completes the sentence by explaining why reading online magazines might be problematic.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
As indicates an action or state and does not express purpose.
Option B:
In order not to correctly expresses the purpose of avoiding further harm.
Option C:
All the above is incorrect as only one option fits the context.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since Option B is appropriate.
11.
My sister never misses an episode of Stranger Things ..... it's her favourite show.
A) As.
B) In order to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "as" is used to indicate purpose, meaning the action in the main clause happens because of the condition in the subordinate clause. In the sentence "My sister never misses an episode of Stranger Things as it's her favourite show," "as" correctly indicates that she doesn't miss episodes because they are her favorite.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "As" is used to indicate purpose in this context.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In order to" does not fit the sentence structure or meaning here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" cannot be correct since only Option A fits.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
12.
..... I don't want to waste time, I downloaded all the important documents for the meeting.
A) Since.
B) In order not to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I don't want to waste time, I downloaded all the important documents for the meeting." uses a conjunction of purpose, which is introduced by "in order not to". The phrase "Since" indicates a reason or cause, and does not fit the context here. Therefore, Option A (Since) is incorrect.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it introduces a reason rather than purpose.
Option B:
Correct as "in order not to" expresses the intended purpose of avoiding wasting time.
Option C:
Incorrect as both options are mutually exclusive in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the choices provided.
13.
Alvian learns guitar ..... he can be a musician someday.
A) So that.
B) In order to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "so that" is used to express purpose, indicating the intended result of an action. In the sentence "Alvian learns guitar so that he can be a musician someday," "so that" correctly connects the action (learning guitar) with its intended outcome (becoming a musician).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "So that" is used to express purpose.
Option B:
Incorrect. "In order to" would be more appropriate for this sentence structure.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
14.
I'm not watching that new TV show ..... I don't like the host.
A) In order to.
B) As.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "as" is used to indicate a reason or cause for an action, which fits the context of the sentence perfectly. The speaker states they are not watching the TV show because they do not like the host. This relationship between the reason and the action (not watching) is best expressed using "as."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
In order to - Incorrect, as this conjunction indicates purpose rather than a cause or reason.
Option B:
As - Correct, it properly connects the reason (not liking the host) with the action (not watching).
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect, since only "as" is correct in this context.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect, as "as" is the correct choice.
15.
She wears her jacket ..... she will not get cold.
A) So that.
B) To.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
So that introduces a clause expressing the purpose of an action, indicating that the jacket is worn to achieve the result of not getting cold.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "So that" indicates the purpose or intention behind wearing the jacket.
Option B:
Incorrect. "To" can be used similarly but is less formal and specific for expressing purpose in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both "so that" and "to" are not needed simultaneously in this sentence structure.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer does exist among the options provided.
16.
You must go bed early ..... you will be fresh in the morning.
A) In order to.
B) So that.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"So that" is used to indicate the purpose of an action, which fits well with the sentence "You must go bed early..... you will be fresh in the morning." The phrase indicates that going to bed early serves a specific purpose: to ensure one wakes up feeling refreshed.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
In order to. - This is also correct for indicating purpose, but "so that" is more commonly used in this context.
Option B:
So that. - Correct as it directly indicates the purpose of going to bed early.
Option C:
All the above. - Incorrect because not all options are correct for this specific sentence structure.
Option D:
None of the above. - Incorrect as "so that" is the appropriate conjunction here.
17.
..... she is really famous, they paid for all her expenses.
A) As.
B) In order to.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
As is used to introduce a clause that explains the purpose of an action, which fits well in this sentence where "they paid for all her expenses" serves as the purpose for why she is famous.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. As introduces a clause showing the reason or purpose.
Option B:
Incorrect. In order to does not fit grammatically in this context, as it would require a future action rather than an explanation of past events.
Option C:
Incorrect. All the above is not correct since only As fits properly here.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
18.
I taught myself how to speak French ..... communicate with my friends in France.
A) In order to.
B) Since.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The conjunction "in order to" is used to express purpose, indicating the reason for an action. In the given sentence, "I taught myself how to speak French in order to communicate with my friends in France," it clearly shows that learning French was done with a specific goal or purpose.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "in order to" to express the purpose of learning French.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Since" is used to indicate reason based on time, not purpose.
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" cannot be correct since only one option (A) is accurate.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is identified as A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a conjunction of purpose?
A conjunction of purpose, also known as a conjunction of purpose or conjunctions of purpose, is used to introduce an adverbial clause that explains the reason or intention behind the main clause.
How do conjunctions of purpose differ from other types of conjunctions?
Conjunctions of purpose, such as "so that" and "in order that," are distinct because they specifically indicate the goal or outcome intended by the main clause, unlike coordinating conjunctions which connect equal elements within a sentence.
Can you give an example of how to use a conjunction of purpose?
Certainly! For instance, "She studied hard so that she could pass the exam" uses "so that" to show the purpose or intention behind her actions.
Are there any common conjunctions of purpose?
Yes, some common conjunctions of purpose include "so that," "in order that," and "for the purpose of." These are used to express intentions or goals in sentences.
Why is it important to understand conjunctions of purpose?
Understanding conjunctions of purpose helps improve sentence structure and clarity, allowing for more precise expression of intentions or goals in writing and speech.