This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adverbs > Adverbs Of Purpose – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence with the most formal option:We must follow the recipe carefully ..... make the cake correctly. A) In order to. B) To. C) For. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In order to. 2. True or False:The sentence 'She went to the library for study' correctly uses an infinitive to show purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 3. This new app is great ..... your homework. A) For organizing. B) To organize. C) In order for organizing. D) So that organizing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For organizing. 4. True or False:The word 'so' in 'I was tired, so I went to bed' expresses the same kind of purpose as 'so that' in 'I studied so that I could pass.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Which sentence is the best way to rewrite 'She took a shortcut through the park because she wanted to avoid the traffic'? A) She took a shortcut through the park for avoiding the traffic. B) By taking a shortcut, she avoided the traffic. C) She avoided the traffic so that she took a shortcut. D) To avoid the traffic, she took a shortcut through the park. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To avoid the traffic, she took a shortcut through the park. 6. Fill in the blank:We tiptoed past the dog's bed ..... wake him up. A) For not. B) So as not to. C) So that not. D) To not. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So as not to. 7. Identify the correct sentence expressing purpose with an infinitive. A) She studied hard for pass the test. B) She studied hard passing the test. C) She studied hard because to pass. D) She studied hard to pass the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She studied hard to pass the test. 8. Which sentence answers the question 'Why did Maria save her money?' A) Maria saved her money to buy a new bike. B) Maria saved her money in her piggy bank. C) Maria saved her money carefully. D) Maria saved her money every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maria saved her money to buy a new bike. 9. An adverb of purpose in a sentence usually answers which question? A) How?. B) Where?. C) When?. D) Why?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why?. 10. An adverb of purpose explains ..... A) How an action is done. B) Where an action happens. C) When an action happens. D) Why an action is done. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why an action is done. 11. Which question does an adverb of purpose usually answer? A) How?. B) When?. C) Where?. D) Why?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why?. 12. Which of these sentences shows the reason for making a choice? A) She left early to avoid traffic. B) She left early outside. C) She left early quietly. D) She left early every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She left early to avoid traffic. 13. Complete the sentence:She wore a warm coat ..... she wouldn't get cold. A) To. B) So that. C) For. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 14. Complete the sentence:Turn down the music so that ..... the neighbors. A) We don't bother. B) Not bothering. C) To not bother. D) For not bothering. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) We don't bother. 15. Complete the sentence:I wrote down the homework assignment ..... I wouldn't forget it. A) In order to. B) For. C) Because. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So that. 16. True or False:The sentence 'To finish the project on time, my computer was left on all night' contains a dangling modifier, which is a grammatical error. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Choose the sentence that clearly expresses purpose of an object. A) This knife is used quick. B) This knife is used to cut vegetables. C) This knife is used sharp. D) This knife used for sharp. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This knife is used to cut vegetables. 18. Which word group is most commonly used to explain the purpose of an action? A) Because. B) Very quickly. C) After. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So that. 19. Complete the sentence with the most appropriate formal phrase:The committee met ..... discuss the new budget proposal. A) Because. B) For to. C) In order to. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order to. 20. Which sentence correctly rewrites 'He exercises every day to stay healthy' using a 'so that' clause? A) He exercises every day for he can stay healthy. B) He exercises every day so that he can stay healthy. C) He exercises every day so that to stay healthy. D) He exercises every day so that staying healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He exercises every day so that he can stay healthy. 21. Complete the sentence:My dad installed a new lock on the door ..... we could feel safer. A) For. B) So that. C) Because. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 22. Complete the sentence:We tiptoed past the sleeping guard ..... make any noise. A) In order to. B) For not. C) So as to not. D) So as not to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So as not to. 23. Identify the adverb of purpose in the sentence:'She studied hard to pass the exam.' A) To fail. B) To pass. C) To study. D) Hardly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To pass. 24. Complete the sentence with the word that best fits the grammar rule for showing purpose:I need some new shoes ..... running. A) In order. B) To. C) For. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For. 25. What is the best way to combine these two sentences to show purpose? 'Jamal is taking a cooking class. He wants to learn how to make pizza.' A) Jamal is taking a cooking class, so he wants to learn how to make pizza. B) Jamal is taking a cooking class to learn how to make pizza. C) Jamal is taking a cooking class, and he wants to learn how to make pizza. D) Jamal is taking a cooking class for to learn how to make pizza. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jamal is taking a cooking class to learn how to make pizza. 26. Which sentence contains a phrase that explains *why* the action was done? A) I saved my allowance to buy a new video game. B) I saved my allowance in my piggy bank. C) I saved my allowance last week. D) I saved my allowance very carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I saved my allowance to buy a new video game. 27. Complete the sentence:Please speak louder ..... everyone in the back can hear you. A) So that. B) For. C) Because. D) In order. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So that. 28. Which of these sentences uses for +-ing form correctly to show purpose? A) This tool is used for to cut wood. B) This tool is used cutting wood. C) This tool used to cut wood. D) This tool is used for cutting wood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) This tool is used for cutting wood. 29. True or False:The words 'so' and 'so that' mean the same thing; 'so' can always be used to show purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 30. Select the sentence that contains a phrase explaining the purpose of an action. A) He plays soccer after school. B) He kicked the ball into the goal. C) He practices every day to get better. D) The soccer ball is new. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He practices every day to get better. 31. Identify the adverb of purpose in the sentence:'He studies every night to improve his grades.' A) To improve. B) Every night. C) Studies. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To. 32. Which sentence means the same as 'She wore a warm coat so that she wouldn't get cold'? A) She wore a warm coat for getting cold. B) She wore a warm coat in order not to get cold. C) She wore a warm coat because she wasn't cold. D) She wore a warm coat and she didn't get cold. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She wore a warm coat in order not to get cold. 33. True or False:The sentence 'I'm saving money for a new phone' correctly uses a prepositional phrase to show purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 34. Which sentence best combines these two ideas? 'Leo is saving money. He wants to buy a new bike.' A) Leo is saving money to buy a new bike. B) Leo wants to buy a new bike for saving money. C) Leo is saving money, so he wants to buy a new bike. D) Leo is saving money because to buy a new bike. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leo is saving money to buy a new bike. 35. Identify the sentence that uses a 'so that' clause to show purpose. A) I'm studying to pass the test. B) I'm studying, so I will pass the test. C) I'm studying for the test. D) I'm studying so that I can pass the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm studying so that I can pass the test. 36. Fill in the blank:Maria bought a new backpack ..... her camping trip. A) For. B) So that. C) In order to. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For. 37. Identify the sentence that includes an adverbial phrase of purpose. A) She studies to improve her English. B) She studies quickly. C) She studies daily. D) She studies here. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She studies to improve her English. 38. Fill in the blank:This special brush is ..... cleaning the computer keyboard. A) In order to. B) For. C) To. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 39. Fill in the blank:She is saving her money so that she ..... buy a new bike next year. A) Bought. B) To. C) Buying. D) Can. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can. 40. Identify the adverb of purpose in the sentence:'She saved money to buy a car.' A) For. B) Because. C) Although. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To. 41. Complete the sentence with the best option:I'll text you the directions ..... you won't get lost. A) Because. B) So that. C) For. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 42. Which sentence uses 'in order to' correctly to add emphasis to the purpose? A) They ran in order to they were late. B) We followed the recipe carefully in order to bake the perfect cake. C) She woke up early in order to she could catch the sunrise. D) He practiced the guitar in order to becoming a better musician. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We followed the recipe carefully in order to bake the perfect cake. 43. True or False:The phrases 'to help' and 'in order to help' mean the same thing, but 'in order to help' is slightly more formal. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 44. Complete the sentence:We need to leave now ..... get good seats for the movie. A) In order to. B) So as. C) Because. D) For to. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In order to. 45. Complete the sentence:This special key is used ..... the secret treasure chest. A) Open. B) For opening. C) For to open. D) To opening. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For opening. 46. The sentence 'I am going to the store in order to get some milk' is correct. Which of these is a more common and less formal way to say the same thing? A) I am going to the store for getting some milk. B) I am going to the store so that I get some milk. C) I am going to the store to get some milk. D) I am going to the store, and I will get some milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am going to the store to get some milk. 47. Select the sentence that uses an infinitive phrase (to + verb) to show purpose. A) My goal is to finish this book. B) I went to the library to borrow a book. C) Do you want to go with us?. D) My sister is learning to swim. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I went to the library to borrow a book. 48. Which sentence is the most formal and clear way to express the purpose for being quiet? A) We were quiet so we heard the announcement. B) We were quiet to hear the announcement. C) We were quiet for hearing the announcement. D) In order to hear the announcement, we were quiet. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In order to hear the announcement, we were quiet. 49. Which sentence best rephrases 'I set an alarm so that I would not oversleep' using a negative infinitive phrase? A) I set an alarm oversleeping not. B) I set an alarm against oversleeping. C) I set an alarm for not oversleeping. D) I set an alarm so as not to oversleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I set an alarm so as not to oversleep. 50. Read the sentence:'Mariah downloaded a new app.' Which ending best adds an adverb of purpose to explain WHY she did it? A) Yesterday afternoon. B) Very quickly. C) On her new phone. D) To edit her photos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To edit her photos. 51. Complete the sentence:She is practicing the piano every day ..... the competition. A) To winning. B) For win. C) For to win. D) To win. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To win. 52. True or False:The sentence 'To get a better grade, the test was studied for all night by Leo' is grammatically well-structured. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 53. Complete the sentence:My brother is saving his allowance money ..... a new video game. A) For buy. B) So buying. C) To buy. D) Buying. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To buy. 54. Fill in the blank:Marco is practicing every day ..... the team. A) For make. B) To make. C) Because make. D) So making. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make. 55. Use an adverb of purpose in a sentence of your own. A) She studied diligently to improve her grades. B) She ran quickly to catch the bus. C) He sings beautifully to impress his friends. D) They traveled far to see the mountains. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They traveled far to see the mountains. 56. True or False:The phrase 'so that' is often used to explain the purpose or goal of an action. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. True or False:The phrase 'to win the game' in the sentence 'We practiced every day to win the game' explains the purpose of the action. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. In the sentence, 'Leo wore his rain boots to jump in the puddles, ' what is the purpose of wearing rain boots? A) To jump in the puddles. B) Leo wore them. C) In the puddles. D) Because they are rain boots. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To jump in the puddles. 59. True or False:The phrase 'so that' is often used to introduce the reason or purpose for doing something. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 60. Which sentence correctly uses 'for' followed by a noun to show purpose? A) I went to the store for to buy milk. B) We are collecting money for a class party. C) This button is for turn on the machine. D) She is studying for pass the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We are collecting money for a class party. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAdverbs Of Purpose Quiz 1Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 3Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 4Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 5Adverb Functions QuizAdverbial Modifiers QuizAdverbs And Adverbial Phrases QuizAdverbs And Modals Of Certainty Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books