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Infinitive to express purpose

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Change the sentences so you can use infinitive to show purpose:

I went to the coffee shop because I wanted to meet my best friend.

a)

I went to the coffee shop because to want to meet my best friend.

b)

I went to the coffee shop to meet my best friend.

c)

I went to the coffee shop because to meet my best friend.

2.

I often travel by public transport. I want to save money.

a)

I often travel by public transport to save money.

b)

I often travel by public transport because I want to save money.

c)

I often travel by public transport to want to save money.

3.

I’m studying at a university. I want to be a pharmacist.

a)

I’m studying at a university. I want to be a pharmacist.

b)

I’m studying at a university want to be a pharmacist.

c)

I’m studying at a university to be a pharmacist.

4.

I called my uncle because I needed to find out what time he would arrive.

a)

I called my uncle to find out what time he would arrive.

b)

I called my uncle find out what time he would arrive

5.

I stayed late at the office. I had to finish the project.

a)

I stayed late at the office because to finish the project.

b)

I stayed late at the office to finish the project.

6.

I bought a new sofa. I will place it in the living room.

a)

I bought a new soft to place it in the living room.

b)

I bought a new sofa for place it in the living room.

7.

I have been working extra hours because I need to earn more money.

a)

I have been working extra hours because I need more money.

b)

I have been working extra hours to earn more money.

8.

I’m learning another language so I have a better chance of promotion at work.

a)

I’m learning another language to be promoted at work.

b)

I’m learning another language because I want to be promoted at work.

9.

He does a lot of exercise. He wants to become healthier.

a)

He does a lot of exercise because he wants to become healthier.

b)

He does a lot of exercise to become healthier.

10.

I started running a course for helping new mothers look after their babies.

a)

I started running a course because I want to help new mothers look after their babies.

b)

I started running a course to help new mothers look after their babies.