Problem 11 Purpose--Infinitives
Remember that an infinitive can express purpose. It is a short form of in order to
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V
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C
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Infinitive (purpose)
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Laura
She |
jogs
takes |
vitamins
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to stay
to feel |
fit
better |
Avoid expressing purpose without the word to in the infinitive. Avoid using for instead of to.
INCORRECT : Wear several layers of clothing for keep warm.
CORRECT : Wear several layers of clothing to k e e ~warm.
CORRECT : Wear several layers of clothing to k e e ~warm.
INCORRECT : David has studied hard the succeed.
CORRECT : David has studied hard to succeed.
CORRECT : David has studied hard to succeed.
INCORRECT : Don't move your feet when you swing for play golf well.
CORRECT : Don't move your feet when you swing to play golf well.
INCORRECT : Virginia always boils the water twice make tea.
CORRECT : Virginia always boils the water twice to make tea.
CORRECT : Virginia always boils the water twice to make tea.
INCORRECT : Wait until June plant those bulbs.
CORRECT : Wait until June to plant those bulbs.
CORRECT : Wait until June to plant those bulbs.
Exercises
Part A: Choose the correct answer.
In the Monill Act, Congress granted federal lands to the states ________ agricultural and mechanical arts colleges.
(A) for establish
(B) to establish
(C) establish
(D) establishment
(A) for establish
(B) to establish
(C) establish
(D) establishment
Part B: Choose the incorrect word or phrase and correct it.
Papyrus was used for to make not only paper but also sails, baskets, and clothing.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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