7.6_ Using infinitive to show purpose "In order to" Flashcards
To learn to use the infinitive to show purpose "in order + infinitive" = in order + to + base verb"
In order to + verb = shows purpose
It answers the question “why?” or “what for?”
_Joyce sells cards “in order to raise” money.
_ The organization needs money “in order to help” send kids to camp.
In order to can be shortened.
We can simple use to
Joyce sells cards “ to raise” money.
The organization needs money “ to help send” kids to camp.
The purpose phrase can precede the main clause. Use a comma after the purpose phase.
Use a comma after the purpose phase.
a) _ “In order to raise” money, Joyce cell cards.
a) _ “To economize, Joyce ask for donation.
The purpose phrase can follow the main clause. Don’t use a comma.
b) _ Joyce sells cards “ in order to raise” money.
b) _ Joyce asks for donation “ to economize”