INFINITIVE
OF PURPOSE
Rewrite
these sentences using the infinitive of purpose.
1.
I'm going to the bank because I want to take some money.
I'm
going to the bank to get some money.
2.
I went to the beach because I wanted to sunbathe.
3.
She went to the South because she wanted to visit her grandchildren.
4.
They’re going to study hard because they don't want to fail again.
5.
The dog did all the tricks because it wanted to get the rewards.
6.
Francis is going to Africa because he wants to go on a safari.
Complete
with TO or NOT TO:
1.
Trees were planted ________ (reduce) traffic noise.
2.
This is good ___________ (get) rid of headaches.
3.
We crept up the stairs _________ (not wake) granny.
4.
A mouse is a devise __________ (move) the cursor around the computer
screen
5.
I swept the broken glass __________ (prevent) an accident.
6.
The new paint is excellent __________ (cover) walls with cracks in.
7.
We will write Claire’s name in the calendar ________ (not forget)
her birthday.
8.
We spent the summer in London ___________ (improve) our English.
9.
I didn’t say anything about Claude’s hair _________ (not
embarrass) her.
10.
She bought a cage __________ (keep) her hamster in.
Infinitive of purpose [exercises]