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To-infinitive Vs. Preposition of Purpose. It is crucial to avoid confusing the preposition “to” with the infinitive marker “to.”. Although both are followed by the base form of the verb, the preposition ‘to’ used to express purpose creates a prepositional phrase functioning as an adverb of purpose.This preposition can be interchanged with “in order to” or “so as to” to ...
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BetaVerb patterns Some verbs (or adjectives or nouns) need 'to + infinitive' or 'for + verb-ing' as part of their patterns. This is different from the uses I've talked about above, because here we are not always talking about purpose. 'To + infinitive' and 'for + verb-ing' don't have a special meaning when they are part of a verb pattern.
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BetaThe purpose of an action is the reason or intention why the action happened. It can be expressed in different ways in English. We use infinitive of purpose, subordinate clauses of purpose and for verb-ing to answer the questions, “Why?” or “For what reason?” Why did Tom buy a new laptop? – He bought a laptop to attend online classes.
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BetaAuthor’s Purpose Verbs show explain describe identify list compare state prove persuade provide encourage entertain reveal argue teach question think admire believe demonstrate emphasize imply suggest convey ask contrast incorporate highlight tell indicate detail relate offer ...
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BetaA gerund is a verb that ends in –ing and acts as a noun. Today, we learn that these forms can help us express the purpose for an action. You may remember our earlier reports on infinitives and ...
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BetaUse for + -ing verb to talk about the purpose or function of an object. We can use to + infinitive or for + ing verb to talk about the purpose or function of a thing, what an object is used for. This machine is used for cleaning cars. This machine is used to clean cars. This is a special camera for photographing small objects.
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BetaListen to all | All sentences (with pause) Used with verbs: " This plan suits my purpose. (suits, serves) " He lacks a purpose in life. (lacks, has) " I have fulfilled my purpose. (fulfilled, achieved, accomplished) " Eating dessert defeats the purpose of dieting. (defeats) Used with adjectives: " What is your main purpose for being here? (main, intended, primary, ultimate, prime, sole, true)
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BetaExpressing Purpose with "to" Using "to" is the most common way to express purpose in English. It's simple and straightforward, showing the reason behind an action. Grammar Rule: Subject + verb + "to" + base form of the verb.
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BetaExamples: She prepared well to get a good grade.; Bob studies hard so as to get a good job.; I practice sports every day in order to have a fit body.; Expressing purpose – Category three. So that In order that In English, /so that and in order that/ are always followed by a subject + modal + verb (infinitive). Examples:
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BetaExpressions of Purpose . In English, an expression of purpose tells us what is intended by a particular course of action. It answers the question, “with what intent” or “with what purpose” was the action of the main verb completed. Below are some basic examples and variations of expression of purpose (the expression of purpose is bolded):
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