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"

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In order to + verb = shows purpose

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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.

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In order to can be shortened.

We can simple use to

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Joyce sells cards “ to raise” money.

The organization needs money “ to help send” kids to camp.

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The purpose phrase can precede the main clause. Use a comma after the purpose phase.

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Use a comma after the purpose phase.

a) _ “In order to raise” money, Joyce cell cards.
a) _ “To economize, Joyce ask for donation.

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The purpose phrase can follow the main clause. Don’t use a comma.

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b) _ Joyce sells cards “ in order to raise” money.

b) _ Joyce asks for donation “ to economize”

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