JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 85

Question 85

Conjunctions

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: He sent the children out to play ________ he might be alone

  1. A.because
  2. B.so that
  3. C.yet
  4. D.since
  5. E.while
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (so that)

Explanation

'So that' introduces purpose, here followed by 'might'.