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Infinitive of purpose

Infinitive of purpose

Structure:

subject + verb + to + base verb

Use 'to + verb' to explain the reason or purpose of an action. Equivalent to 'in order to'.

Example:

I went to the shop to buy some milk.

Examples

I went to the shop to buy some milk.

Used in Articles

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "I went to the shop to buy some milk."

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