The infinitive of purpose

· to + infinitive is used to express purpose or we can use the to + infinitive to give

the reason why something is done.

e.g: I went to London to study English.

We can discuss this question today not to discuss it tomorrow.

· We also use going to when we can see now that something is sure to happen in the future.

e.g: It’s going to rain.

e.g: I’m going to sneeze.

1. Make eight more sentences from the box:

1. I wrote to the school	a. to look for some food
2. I pay him $ 10	b. to do some work.
3. He opened the fridge	c. to clean the windows.
4. They had a nurse	d. to buy some petrol
5. We’re going to the cafe	e. to ask for information about their classes.
6. She ran to the station	f. to find out what is happening in the world
7. She’s staying at school late	g. to have some lunch
8. We stopped at the garage	h. to wear at her interview
9. I read the newspaper every day	i. to catch the train.
10. She bought some new clothes	j. to look after their sick mother.

1. I wrote to the school to ask for information about their classes.

2. _________________________________________________.

3. _________________________________________________.

4. _________________________________________________.

5. _________________________________________________.

6. _________________________________________________.

7. _________________________________________________.

8. _________________________________________________.

9. _________________________________________________.

10. _________________________________________________.

2. Rewrite the sentences, using to – infinitive:

1. I wanted to find out the times of the trains and so I phoned the station.

e.g: I phoned the station to find out the times of the trains.

2. She went to university.She wanted to study engineering. 3. I went into town because I needed to do some shopping.4. I am going to write to my uncle and ask for his help. 5. You should go to Italy if you want to improve your Italian. 6. We planned a meeting. We wanted to discuss the problem of traffic in the town. 7. They had to look for work so they moved to the city. 8. I wanted to thank them for the weekend. That’s why I wrote to them. 9. I stayed in because I wanted to watch a film on television. 10. My brother is coming this weekend. He is going to help me paint the flat.

3. Complete the sentences using to + infinitive, using the following verbs:

help, cook, rain, phone, wake up, finish, move, be, go, look after.

1. She’s agreed to help me with the party. 2. Did you remember … your mother when you got back? 3. I’m hoping … all my work before I go to bed. 4. She asked me … to the cinema with her. 5. He never learnt … when he lived with his parents. 6. Please don’t forget … me …before you leave tomorrow. 7. When did you decide … to Spain? 8. He’s always wanted … famous. 9. It was kind of her to offer … the children. 10. It was lovely and sunny but then it started ….

4. Tick the correct sentence:

1. Is going to rain. It’s going to rain.

2. Do you wash your hair this evening? Are you going to wash your hair this evening?

3. She’s going to have a baby. She’s going to has a baby.

4. I’m going to the Post Office to buy some stamps. I’m going to the Post Office for buy some stamps.

5. I’m going home early this evening. I’m go home early this evening.

6. I opened the window to get some fresh air. I opened the window for to get some fresh air.

5. Answer the questions with the infinitive of purpose and words from the box:

dictionary, aspirin, holiday, brochure, CD, stamps, magazine, bread.

1. Why are you going to the baker’s? To buy/ get some bread.

2. Why are you going to the chemist’s? 3. Why are you going to the bookshop? 4. Why are you going to the travel agent’s? 5. Why are you going to the post office? 6. Why are you going to the music shop? 7. Why are you going to the newsagent’s?

6. Read the sentences about the past. Make negative sentences about the future:

1. Sue and Bill got a new car last year.

They aren’t going to get one this year.

2. Jane had a birthday party last year.

……………………………………….

3. We went to Spain last year.

…………………………….

4. I wore my blue coat yesterday.

………………………………..

5. Peter and Rob did the washing-up yesterday.

………………………………………………

6. My aunt gave me a hat for the Christmas last year.

…………………………………………………….

7. Paul didn’t pass the exam last year.

…………………………………….

7. Complete the sentences with going to and a verb or expression given below:

leave, be sick, drive, snow, be late, jump, have a job interview

1. Look at that man on the bridge! I think he’s going to jump.

2. I don’t feel well. I think …………………………………..

3. It’s so cold and look at those clouds! I think it…………………….

4. This film’s so boring. We …………………………

5. Sally’s wearing her best clothes. She …………………………..

6. Hurry up! It’s nearly ten o’clock! You …………………………

7. ‘Do you want to walk to the shops?’ ‘No, I ………………….’

8. Read about Jane’s busy day

Jane’s busy day

Yesterday Jane had a very busy day. First she went to the dry cleaner’s and collected her dress and jacket.

Then she went to the chemist’s and bought some suncream and a new pair of sunglasses. After that she went to the bank and got some Spanish pesetas, and to the travel agent’s, where she collected some tickets.

Then she went home and packed her suitcase. An hour later a taxi arrived and took her to the airport, where she caught a plane to Majorca.

Write sentences about Jane’s busy day using the infinitive if purpose.

1. She went to the cleaner’s to collect her dress.

2. ……………………………………………….

3. ………………………………………………..

4. ……………………………………………….

5. ………………………………………………..

6. ……………………………………………….

7. ……………………………………………….

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