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So, For vs. To | Purpose Exercise

January 29, 2024 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I talked to the shy girl ............... she would not feel left out.
Wrong!
Use "so" before a clause to explain the intended result.
2I went to the college ............... meet the principal.
Wrong!
Use "to" before the base form of a verb to show purpose.
3Let's have a break ............... lunch.
Wrong!
Use "for" before a noun to show the occasion or purpose of an action.
4Should I get anything ............... dinner?
Wrong!
Use "for" before a noun when something is intended for that meal or occasion.
5We stopped at a café ............... have some snacks.
Wrong!
Use "to" before the base form of a verb to show why someone stopped.
6I went to his office ............... an interview with his boss.
Wrong!
Use "for" before a noun phrase to show the purpose of a visit.
7Which instrument is used ............... measuring atmospheric pressure?
Wrong!
Use "for" before an "-ing" form to describe what something is used for.
8We use a barometer ............... measure atmospheric pressure.
Wrong!
Use "to" before the base form of a verb to state a purpose.
9I am angry with you ............... lying to me.
Wrong!
Use "for" before an "-ing" form to give the reason for a feeling.
10We are going to Norway ............... the summer.
Wrong!
Use "for" with a period of time to say how long something lasts.
11I worked hard ............... I would pass the test.
Wrong!
Use "so that" before a clause to show purpose.
12I took some snacks ............... eat on the way.
Wrong!
Use "to" before the base form of a verb to explain the purpose of taking something.
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Answers

  1. I talked to the shy girl so she would not feel left out.
  2. I went to the college to meet the principal.
  3. Let’s have a break for lunch.
  4. Should I get anything for dinner?
  5. We stopped at a café to have some snacks.
  6. I went to his office for an interview with his boss.
  7. Which instrument is used for measuring atmospheric pressure?
  8. We use a barometer to measure atmospheric pressure.
  9. I am angry with you for lying to me.
  10. We are going to Norway for the summer.
  11. I worked hard so that I would pass the test.
  12. I took some snacks to eat on the way.
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