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Infinitive of Purpose

The document provides examples of how to rewrite sentences using the infinitive of purpose. It gives sample sentences and asks the reader to rewrite them replacing the purpose clause with an infinitive. It then provides more infinitive phrases and asks the reader to write new sentences using them in different verb tenses. The goal is to practice using the infinitive of purpose to concisely express why something is being done.

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Infinitive of Purpose

The document provides examples of how to rewrite sentences using the infinitive of purpose. It gives sample sentences and asks the reader to rewrite them replacing the purpose clause with an infinitive. It then provides more infinitive phrases and asks the reader to write new sentences using them in different verb tenses. The goal is to practice using the infinitive of purpose to concisely express why something is being done.

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INFINITIVE OF PURPOSE

A- Rewrite these sentences using the infinitive of purpose.


Example
1. I'm going to the bank because I want to get some money.
I'm going to the bank to get some money.
2. I went to the beach because I wanted to sunbathe.
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3. She went to the South because she wanted to visit her
grandchildren.
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4.They're going to study hard because they don't want to fail
again.
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5. The dog did all the tricks because it wanted to get the
rewards.
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6. Francis is going to Africa because he wants to go on a
safari.
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7. Mary will buy a new car because she wants to drive


around the country.
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B- Write sentences using the infinitive of purpose given (try to use


differnt tenses for the main verb).
Example
1. to buy some ice-cream
I went to the ice-cream parlour to buy some ice-cream.
2. to learn how to dance
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3. to visit my grandparents.
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4. to play videogames.
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5. to call my mum.
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6. to eat with my friends.
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