This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Adverbs > Adverbs Of Purpose – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 7 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 3. Which sentence correctly uses an adverb of purpose? A) She left early quickly. B) She left early tomorrow. C) She left early to finish her project. D) She left early outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She left early to finish her project. 4. He often listens to classical music ..... he can sleep well. A) In order to. B) So that. C) So as to. D) In order. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 5. Complete the sentence:We took the earlier bus ..... be on time for the movie. A) So that. B) Because. C) So as to. D) For to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So as to. 6. True or False:The sentence 'This app is for to check the weather' 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. 7. I must leave now ..... I have so much to do. A) Owing to. B) So that. C) Since. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Since. 8. Charlie called the doctor in ..... to make an appointment. A) Order. B) As not. C) Spite of. D) Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Order. 9. Which sentence best rephrases 'He lowered his voice because he didn't want to be overheard' using a negative infinitive of purpose? A) He lowered his voice so that not be overheard. B) He lowered his voice in order not to be overheard. C) He lowered his voice because not being overheard. D) He lowered his voice for not being overheard. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He lowered his voice in order not to be overheard. 10. Complete the sentence:My dad drove me to school yesterday so that I ..... be late for my presentation. A) Am not. B) Won't. C) Wouldn't. D) Don't. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wouldn't. 11. Which sentence correctly explains a negative purpose, or something you want to prevent? A) He whispered for not disturbing the class. B) He whispered so as not to disturb the class. C) He whispered to not disturb the class. D) He whispered because not to disturb the class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He whispered so as not to disturb the class. 12. Fill in the blank:He bought a new backpack ..... his hiking trip. A) To. B) In order to. C) So that. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For. 13. Read the sentence:'This special cleaner is used for removing tough stains.' What is the purpose of the cleaner? A) It is tough. B) Removing tough stains. C) It is a special cleaner. D) It is used on tough stains. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Removing tough stains. 14. Which sentence uses an infinitive of purpose correctly? A) I use my phone to text my friends. B) I use my phone so text my friends. C) I use my phone for text my friends. D) I use my phone for to text my friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I use my phone to text my friends. 15. True or False:An adverb of purpose in a sentence usually answers the question 'Why?' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. True or False:In the sentence 'She practiced to get better, ' the phrase 'to get better' explains the reason she practiced. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Complete the sentence:The team held an extra practice ..... they would be prepared for the championship game. A) For. B) So that. C) To. D) In order to. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 18. Which is the best way to combine these two sentences to show purpose? 'Maria downloaded a new app. She wanted to learn Spanish.' A) Maria downloaded a new app, and she wanted to learn Spanish. B) Maria wanted to learn Spanish, so she downloaded a new app. C) Maria downloaded a new app to learn Spanish. D) Maria downloaded a new app because she wanted to learn Spanish. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maria downloaded a new app to learn Spanish. 19. Choose the best way to combine the following sentences:'Maya is setting an alarm. She wants to wake up on time.' A) Maya is setting an alarm, so she can wake up on time. B) Maya is setting an alarm to waking up on time. C) Maya is setting an alarm so that she can wake up on time. D) Maya is setting an alarm for to wake up on time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maya is setting an alarm so that she can wake up on time. 20. Use an adverb of purpose in a complex sentence. A) She studied quietly to avoid distractions. B) They ate lunch before going to the meeting. C) He ran quickly to catch the bus. D) She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She studied hard so that she could pass the exam. 21. Complete the sentence:We need to leave now ..... be on time for the movie. A) Because. B) That. C) So as to. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) So as to. 22. Which sentence contains a phrase that shows a purpose, not just a time or place? A) My sister went to the library. B) I put the book on the table. C) He is whispering to avoid waking the baby. D) She will call you in the morning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is whispering to avoid waking the baby. 23. Choose the correct completion: "They whispered ..... anyone could hear them." A) So that not. B) Because. C) So that hardly. D) So that no. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So that no. 24. An adverb of purpose is a word or phrase that mainly answers which question about the action in a sentence? A) Where?. B) Why?. C) How?. D) When?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Why?. 25. Choose the sentence that expresses why something happened. A) He ran outside. B) He ran fast. C) He ran every morning. D) He ran to catch the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He ran to catch the bus. 26. Which sentence correctly uses a 'so that' clause with a modal verb like 'can' or 'could'? A) I studied so that I pass the test. B) I studied so that to pass the test. C) I studied so that I could pass the test. D) I studied for passing the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I studied so that I could pass the test. 27. Your friend wrote this sentence:'I bought a new helmet for to be safe on my skateboard.' Which is the best way to correct your friend's sentence? A) I bought a new helmet to be safe on my skateboard. B) The sentence is already correct. C) I bought a new helmet for be safe on my skateboard. D) I bought a new helmet so being safe on my skateboard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I bought a new helmet to be safe on my skateboard. 28. The kittens slept together ..... keep warm. A) Since. B) Due to. C) In order to. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order to. 29. An adverb of purpose in a sentence explains ..... A) How an action is done. B) When an action happens. C) Where an action happens. D) Why an action is done. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Why an action is done. 30. True or False:The sentence 'He 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAdverbs Of Purpose Quiz 1Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 2Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 3Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 4Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 5Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 6Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 8Adverbs Of Purpose Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books