This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adverbs > Adverbs Of Purpose – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:The phrases 'in order to' and 'so as to' are often used as more formal ways to say 'to' when explaining a purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. Explain how adverbial clauses can provide additional information. A) Adverbial clauses enhance sentences by adding context such as time, reason, condition, or manner. B) Adverbial clauses only indicate the subject of a sentence. C) Adverbial clauses are used to replace nouns in a sentence. D) Adverbial clauses simplify sentences by removing unnecessary details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Adverbial clauses enhance sentences by adding context such as time, reason, condition, or manner. 3. Which sentence uses a phrase like 'in order to' to add emphasis or formality to the purpose? A) He left so that he wouldn't be late. B) She ran to catch the bus. C) Athletes must train hard in order to compete at a high level. D) I need a key for opening this lock. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Athletes must train hard in order to compete at a high level. 4. True or False:The sentence 'She wore a coat so as not to be cold' correctly expresses a negative purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Identify the sentence that uses 'for' plus a noun to correctly show purpose. A) We went to the store for to buy milk. B) She went to the park for a walk. C) I use this pen for write my notes. D) He shouted for he was excited. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She went to the park for a walk. 6. Which choice correctly states the purpose of the action, following standard grammar rules? A) My dad went to the hardware store for buying nails. B) My dad went to the hardware store so that buying nails. C) My dad went to the hardware store to buy nails. D) My dad went to the hardware store for to buy nails. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My dad went to the hardware store to buy nails. 7. Complete the sentence:A water bottle is a container ..... Which phrase best completes the sentence to explain its purpose? A) For holding water. B) To holding water. C) So that holding water. D) For to hold water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For holding water. 8. Complete the sentence:She went to the park ..... a walk in the fresh air. A) In order. B) For. C) To. D) So that. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 9. Use 'for the purpose of' in a sentence. A) She exercises for the purpose of relaxing on weekends. B) He went to the store for the purpose of buying groceries. C) She studied hard for the purpose of passing her exams. D) They traveled for the purpose of visiting friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She studied hard for the purpose of passing her exams. 10. My parents were disappointed ..... I didn't win the race. A) As a result of. B) Because of. C) Because. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because. 11. How could you rewrite 'She is practicing piano. She wants to win the competition.' using an infinitive of purpose? A) She is practicing piano winning the competition. B) She is practicing piano to win the competition. C) She is practicing piano for to win the competition. D) She is practicing piano so winning the competition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is practicing piano to win the competition. 12. True or False:In the sentence 'He ran to catch the bus, ' the phrase 'to catch the bus' explains where he ran. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Choose the best way to complete the sentence:This button is ..... the volume. A) For to adjust. B) So that adjust. C) To adjusting. D) For adjusting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For adjusting. 14. True or False:The sentence 'In order to get a good seat, we arrived at the theater early' is a grammatically correct way to express purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Which sentence answers the question Why did he go out? A) He went out every day. B) He went out quickly. C) He went out to get some air. D) He went out there. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He went out to get some air. 16. Which sentence contains an adverbial phrase of purpose? A) I need a wrench for this specific bolt. B) The toolbox is on the highest shelf. C) My brother is good at fixing things. D) He went to the garage to find his tools. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He went to the garage to find his tools. 17. True or False:In the sentence 'I saved my allowance to buy a new video game, ' the phrase 'to buy a new video game' shows the purpose of saving the allowance. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. Explain the adverbial clause in the sentence:'I will call you when I arrive.' A) The adverbial clause is 'you when I arrive.'. B) The adverbial clause is 'when I arrive.'. C) The adverbial clause is 'I will call you.'. D) The adverbial clause is 'arrive.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The adverbial clause is 'when I arrive.'. 19. Which sentence means the same thing as 'She put on sunscreen so that she would not get a sunburn'? A) She put on sunscreen for not getting a sunburn. B) She put on sunscreen and did not get a sunburn. C) She put on sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn. D) She put on sunscreen because she did not get a sunburn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She put on sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn. 20. Your friend wrote:'I went to the library for to study.' How could you help them fix the sentence to show the correct purpose? A) I went to the library to study. B) I went to the library for studying. C) Both A and B are correct ways to fix it. D) The sentence is already correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are correct ways to fix it. 21. Fill in the blank:We walked quietly ..... wake the sleeping dog. A) So that not. B) For not to. C) In order not to. D) To don't. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order not to. 22. Which sentence best combines these two ideas to show purpose? 'Jamal saved his allowance. He wanted to buy concert tickets.' A) Jamal saved his allowance, and he wanted to buy concert tickets. B) Jamal saved his allowance to buy concert tickets. C) Because he saved his allowance, Jamal wanted to buy concert tickets. D) Jamal saved his allowance, so he bought concert tickets. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jamal saved his allowance to buy concert tickets. 23. Which sentence best explains *why* Maria is saving her money? A) Maria is saving her money for a new bike. B) Maria is saving her money every week. C) Maria is saving her money carefully. D) Maria is saving her money in her piggy bank. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maria is saving her money for a new bike. 24. True or False:The sentence 'This special pen is for to draw on tablets' is a grammatically correct way to state purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. Which sentence uses a more formal phrase to express the same meaning as 'I called to confirm my appointment'? A) I called for confirming my appointment. B) I called so that confirming my appointment. C) I called because I wanted to confirm my appointment. D) I called in order to confirm my appointment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I called in order to confirm my appointment. 26. Choose the best way to complete the sentence:He tiptoed past the dog's bed ..... wake it up. A) For not to. B) In order to not. C) So as not to. D) So that not. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So as not to. 27. True or False:The sentence 'Put the milk in the fridge in order not to it spoils' is a correct way to express why you should refrigerate milk. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Identify the sentence where in order to is used correctly. A) To for finish early, we worked fast. B) In order finish early, we worked fast. C) In order to finish early, we worked fast. D) In order finishing early, we worked fast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order to finish early, we worked fast. 29. Which sentence tells you *why* someone did something? A) My brother practices piano to get better for the recital. B) My brother practices piano very loudly. C) My brother practices piano every afternoon. D) My brother practices piano in the living room. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My brother practices piano to get better for the recital. 30. Which sentence correctly uses a phrase to show a negative purpose (to avoid something)? A) He whispered so as not to disturb the sleeping cat. B) He whispered to not disturb the sleeping cat. C) He whispered for not disturbing the sleeping cat. D) He whispered because not disturb the sleeping cat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He whispered so as not to disturb the sleeping cat. 31. Which sentence correctly shows preventive purpose? A) Take an umbrella because raining. B) Take an umbrella so as not to get wet. C) Take an umbrella for rain. D) Take an umbrella getting wet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Take an umbrella so as not to get wet. 32. Complete the sentence:My brother is washing the car ..... some extra money. A) For earning. B) So as earning. C) Because earn. D) In order to earn. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In order to earn. 33. Complete the sentence:We tiptoed past the classroom ..... the students taking a test. A) To not disturb. B) So that not disturb. C) So as not to disturb. D) For not disturbing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So as not to disturb. 34. What is the main job of an adverb of purpose in a sentence? A) To describe how an action is done. B) To show when an action happens. C) To say where an action takes place. D) To explain the reason or goal of an action. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To explain the reason or goal of an action. 35. An adverb of purpose explains 'why' an action is done. Which sentence contains an adverb of purpose? A) She went to the park near her house. B) She went to the park with her friends. C) She went to the park to walk her dog. D) She went to the park this afternoon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She went to the park to walk her dog. 36. True or False:The sentence 'I went to the store for to get milk' is a grammatically correct way to state a purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 37. Which question is best answered by an adverb of purpose? A) Where did you go?. B) When did you leave?. C) Why did you call?. D) How did you know?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Why did you call?. 38. Which sentence contains a phrase that shows a purpose? A) My brother is saving his money this month. B) My brother is saving his money carefully. C) My brother is saving his money for a new video game. D) My brother is saving his money in his piggy bank. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My brother is saving his money for a new video game. 39. What is the significance of adverbs of purpose in writing? A) Adverbs of purpose are used to create suspense in writing. B) Adverbs of purpose primarily focus on the emotional tone of a piece. C) Adverbs of purpose enhance clarity by explaining the intention behind actions. D) Adverbs of purpose are only relevant in spoken language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adverbs of purpose enhance clarity by explaining the intention behind actions. 40. Which sentence correctly uses 'so that' to show a purpose? A) He was tired, so that he went to bed. B) She whispered so that no one would hear her secret. C) The movie was so that long and boring. D) I like pizza so that it is cheesy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She whispered so that no one would hear her secret. 41. Which sentence correctly starts with a phrase to explain the purpose of the main action? A) For to catch the early bus, Maya set her alarm. B) Because to catch the early bus, Maya set her alarm. C) To catch the early bus, Maya set her alarm. D) So that catching the early bus, Maya set her alarm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To catch the early bus, Maya set her alarm. 42. Fill in the blank:My brother woke up early ..... the sunrise. A) Seeing. B) To see. C) So that see. D) For seeing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To see. 43. Which sentence is the BEST way to combine 'He's getting a part-time job' and 'He wants to save money for a new bike'? A) He's getting a part-time job for to save money for a new bike. B) He's getting a part-time job, so he saves money for a new bike. C) He's getting a part-time job to save money for a new bike. D) He's getting a part-time job and wants to save money for a new bike. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He's getting a part-time job to save money for a new bike. 44. Which sentence correctly uses 'so as to' to express purpose? A) I wrote down the address so as to not forget it. B) I wrote down the address for so as to not forget it. C) I wrote down the address so as to forgetting it. D) I wrote down the address so as to I wouldn't forget it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wrote down the address so as to not forget it. 45. True or False:In the sentence 'This app is for editing photos, ' the phrase 'for editing photos' explains what the app is used for. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. ..... YOU ARE HAVING SO MANY TROUBLES AT MATH, WHY DON'T YOU TAKE EXTRA CLASSES? A) FOR. B) SINCE. C) SO THAT. D) BECAUSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) SINCE. 47. Choose the best completion: "He works extra hours ..... buy a new car." A) Since. B) To. C) For. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To. 48. Which sentence best answers the question 'Why did Maya go to the library?' A) Maya went to the library to borrow a book. B) Maya went to the library with her friends. C) Maya went to the library on Elm Street. D) Maya went to the library after school. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maya went to the library to borrow a book. 49. Complete the sentence:My brother went to the kitchen ..... get a snack. A) So. B) Because. C) For. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To. 50. Which option best rephrases the sentence 'She downloaded a map so that she wouldn't get lost' using an infinitive of purpose? A) She downloaded a map so as not to get lost. B) She downloaded a map for not getting lost. C) She downloaded a map to not getting lost. D) She downloaded a map because she wouldn't get lost. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She downloaded a map so as not to get lost. 51. Which sentence correctly shows a negative purpose, meaning you are doing something to prevent something else? A) He did not run fast to be late. B) He ran fast so as not to be late. C) He ran fast because not to be late. D) He ran fast to not be late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He ran fast so as not to be late. 52. In the sentence 'He double-checked his work to avoid mistakes, ' what is the function of the phrase 'to avoid mistakes'? A) It states the result of checking his work. B) It describes where he checked his work. C) It explains the reason why he checked his work. D) It tells how he checked his work. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It explains the reason why he checked his work. 53. Which sentence uses 'for' plus a noun to show purpose? A) He went to the park for a run. B) We are waiting for the bus. C) I bought this gift for my friend. D) This message is for you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He went to the park for a run. 54. Complete the sentence:Maya is taking a cooking class ..... how to bake bread. A) For learning. B) Learn. C) So that learn. D) To learn. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To learn. 55. THEY WOULD LIKE HER TO COME ..... SHE IS REALLY SMART. A) BECAUSE. B) BUT. C) WHY. D) SO THAT. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) BECAUSE. 56. How can you best combine these two sentences to show purpose? 'Jamal is taking a coding class. He wants to build his own website.' A) Jamal is taking a coding class, so he wants to build his own website. B) Jamal is taking a coding class to build his own website. C) Jamal is taking a coding class, and he wants to build his own website. D) Jamal is taking a coding class because he wants to build his own website. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jamal is taking a coding class to build his own website. 57. True or False:The sentence 'This special soap is for washing delicate clothes' correctly uses 'for' to show the soap's purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 58. True or False:The phrase 'to win the game' in the sentence 'They practiced hard to win the game' is an adverb of purpose. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 59. True or False:When an adverbial phrase of purpose starts a sentence, it should be followed by a comma, as in:'In order to get a good seat, we arrived at the theater early.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 60. I WILL BRING ALL THE BOOKS SO THAT WE HAVE MORE MATERIAL TO TAKE INFORMATION FROM A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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