Grammar: B1 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: 🎭 Modals & 🌱 Non-Finite Verbs (Introduction) - Lesson 7: Infinitives of Purpose (I study English to get a better job.)
Grammar: Sentence Structure B2 Lesson 7: Infinitives of Purpose What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use infinitives of purpose (to, in order to, so as not to) to clearly explain the reason for an action.
Why It Matters: Being Clear and Concise Using an infinitive of purpose is the most common way to answer the question "Why?". It connects two ideas into one smooth, fluent sentence. Less Fluent I went to the market. I wanted to buy some vegetables. Clear & Fluent ✅ I went to the market to buy some vegetables. The Grammar Rules 📖 The structure changes slightly depending on if the purpose is positive or negative. Positive & Formal Purpose The basic structure is Main Clause + to + verb . Many tourists come to Battambang to see the famous bat caves. He is studying hard to get a good job in the future. For more formal writing, you can use "in order to" or "so as to". She exercises regularly in order to stay healthy. Negative Purpose T…