Using For All intensive purposes / Intents and Purposes Worksheet Download
This worksheet has students correct the frequently confused phrase 'for all intensive purposes' by rewriting it as the correct idiom 'for all intents and purposes'. A helpful way to practice commonly misused expressions.
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Using For All intensive purposes / Intents and Purposes
Students identify and correct the common eggcorn 'for all intensive purposes' by rewriting it as the correct phrase 'for all intents and purposes'.
About this worksheet
Students identify and correct the common eggcorn 'for all intensive purposes' by rewriting it as the correct phrase 'for all intents and purposes'.
Student objectives
- Learn the correct phrase 'for all intents and purposes'
- Recognize the common mistake 'for all intensive purposes'
- Rewrite sentences using the correct idiom
- Understand the meaning of the phrase in context
Everyday practice
- Fix a phrase in a text message or email so it sounds right
- Notice when someone says the phrase wrong in a movie or show
- Use the correct saying when explaining something in class
- Catch and correct the mistake while reading a book or article