To..., for..., so that... (purpose)

Question 1

We use “to” to say w__ somebody does something. _{(= the p____ on an action)}

Answer 1

We use “to” to say why somebody does something. _{(= the <u>purpose</u>“but’ of an action)}

Why are you going out? To mail a letter.

A friend of mine called to invite me to a party.

We shouted to warn everybody of the danger.

Question 2

We also use “to” to say why something ex___ . (= its purpose)

Answer 2

We also use “to” to say why something exists. (= its purpose)

This fence is to keep people out of the yard.

The president has a team of bodyguards to protect him.

Question 3

We also use “to” to say what c__ be done or m____ be done with something.

Answer 3

We also use “to” to say what can be done or must be done with something.

It’s hard to find a place to park downtown. _{(=a place where you can park)}

I get lonely if there’s nobody to talk to.

Do you have much work to do. _{(=work that you must do)}

Note: money/time/chance/opportunity/energy/courage to do (something)

They gave us some money to buy some food.

Question 4

We use for + n___, and we use to + v___.

Answer 4

We use for + noun, and we use to + verb.

I’m going to Spain for a vacation vs. I’m going to Spain to learn Spanish.

What would you like for dinner? vs. What would you like to eat?

Let’s go to the pool for a swim vs. Let’s go to the pool to have a swim.

Question 5

You can say “for (s_____) to (do s_____)”.

Answer 5

You can say “for (somebody) to (do something)”.

There weren’t any chair for us to sit on.

Note 1: You can use for… -ing or to… to talk about the general purpose of something or what it is generally used for:

Do you use this brush for washing the dishes? (or… to wash the dishes?)

Note 2: You can use What… for? to ask about purpose.

What is this switch for?

What did you do that for?

Question 6

Sometimes you have to use so t___ for purpose.

Answer 6

Sometimes you have to use so that for purpose. _{(afin de…)}

We use so that (not to…) especially:

When the purpose is negative (so that… won’t/wouldn’t)

I hurried so that I wouldn’t be late. _{(= because I didn’t want to be late)}

Leave early so that you won’t (or don’t) miss the bus.

With can an could (so that… can/could):

She’s learning English so that she can study in Canada.

We moved to the city so that we could see our children more often.

Question 7

I need some money. So I am going to the bank __ get some money

Answer 7

I need some money. So I am going to the bank to get some money.

Question 8

I want to go to Canada. So I am saving money __ go to Canada.

Answer 8

I want to go to Canada. So I am saving money to go to Canada.

Question 9

I didn’t have enough time __ ____ the newspaper today.

Answer 9

I didn’t have enough time to read the newspaper today.

Question 10

I took a taxi home. I didn’t have the energy __ ____.

Answer 10

I took a taxi home. I didn’t have the energy to walk.

Question 11

Would you like something __ ____? Yes, a cup of coffee, please.

Answer 11

Would you like something to drink? Yes, a cup of coffee, please.

Question 12

I wish he had enough money __ ___ another car.

Answer 12

I wish he had enough money to buy another car.

Question 13

I need some new clothes. I don’t have anything nice __ ____.

Answer 13

I need some new clothes. I don’t have anything nice to wear.

Question 14

I’m going to Spain for/to a vacation.

Answer 14

I’m going to Spain for a vacation.

Question 15

You need a lot of experience for/to this job.

Answer 15

You need a lot of experience for this job.

Question 16

You need a lot fo experience for/to do this job.

Answer 16

You need a lot fo experience to do this job.

Question 17

I went to the dentist for/to a check-up.

Answer 17

I went to the dentist for a check-up.

Question 18

I had to put on my glasses for/to read the letter.

Answer 18

I had to put on my glasses to read the letter.

Question 19

I wish we have a yard ___ the dog ___ play in.

Answer 19

I wish we have a yard for the dog to play in.

Question 20

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I hurried. I didn’t want to be late. I hurried __ ____ I wouldn’t to be late.

Answer 20

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I hurried. I didn’t want to be late. I hurried so that I wouldn’t to be late.

Question 21

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I wore warm clothes. I didn’t want to be cold. _____.

Answer 21

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I wore warm clothes. I didn’t want to be cold. _____.

I wore warm clothes so that I wouldn’t be cold.

Question 22

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I left Dave my phone number. I wanted him to be able to contact me. _____.

Answer 22

Write sentence with so that (afin de). I left Dave my phone number. I wanted him to be able to contact me. _____.

I left Dave my phone number so that he would be able to contact me.