Infinitive of Purpose

Infinitive of Purpose

Infinite of Purpose is used to say why we do something:

• to

• in order to (positive)

• in order not to (negative)

• so as to (positive)

• so as not to (negative)

to

• She studied hard to get good grades

• I need this pen to write a letter

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in order not to (positive)

• I agreed to the plan in order not to upset him

• I went along with the colour in order not to waste time.

so as to (positive)

• I drove slowly so as to save fuel.

• I spoke slowly so as to make sure everyone heard me.

so as not to (negative)

• They spoke quietly so as not to wake the children up.

• Greg just smiled so as not to alarm anyone.

Multiple Choice

He took paid leave ________on holiday.

• so as to go

• so as not to go

Multiple Choice

We wrote everything down______ forget anything tomorrow.

• in order to

• in order not to

Multiple Choice

We respect each other __________ keep the peace.

• in order to

• in order not to

Multiple Choice

We need to train harder _______ lose in tomorrow's race.

• in order to

• in order not to

Multiple Choice

He brought her a bunch of flowers _________ her up.

• so as to cheer

• so as not to cheer

Multiple Choice

Mother hid the snacks _______ be disturbed by the kids.

• so as to

• so as not to

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I put on some sunblock __________ sunburn. (negative infinitive)

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The speaker was ready _______ on climate change. (to + infinitive)

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We took a speedboat ___________ to the private island. (positive infinitive)

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I will be seeing a lawyer ____________ that con man. (to + infinitive)

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We wear special shoes when we go bowling _______ and fall. (negative infinitive)

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