For or To? (Expressing purpose)

I need my computer __ send an important email.

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➪ We can use to + infinitive to say what is the purpose of our action, or the reason why we do something.

Call your doctor __ an appointment.

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➪ We can use for + noun to say what is the purpose of an action, or the reason why we do something.

I'm on a diet __ lose some weight.

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➪ We can use to + infinitive to say what is the purpose of our action, or the reason why we do something.

I'm going to call the restaurant __ book a table.

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➪ We can use to + infinitive to say what is the purpose of our action, or the reason why we do something.

A thermometer is a tool __ measuring the temperature.

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➪ We use for + ing to talk about the purpose or function of a thing, what an object is used for.

Do you have time __ a coffee?

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➪ We can use for + noun to say what is the purpose of an action, or the reason why we do something.

I need some money __ a taxi.

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➪ We can use for + noun to say what is the purpose of an action, or the reason why we do something.

I need some money __ take a taxi.

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➪ We can use to + infinitive to say what is the purpose of our action, or the reason why we do something.

Google doc is used __ editing shared documents.

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➪ We use for + ing to talk about the purpose or function of a thing, what an object is used for.

Where can I go __ buy the ingredients?

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Answer explanation

➪ We can use to + infinitive to say what is the purpose of our action, or the reason why we do something.