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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.

eg: 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.

eg: It’s going to rain.

eg: 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.

eg: 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 a 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 … .

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