Infinitive of purpose Exercises

UNIT 60 Infinitive of purpose Exercises

A.   Use the words in parentheses ( . . . )to answer these questions.

Example: Why did you go out? (buy some bread)  I went out to buy some bread.

1.   Why do you have to go to the bank? (change some money)
I have to go_____________________________________________________________________

2.   Why did she knock on your door? (wake me up)
She________________________________________________________________________

3.   Why are you saving money? (go to Europe)
I____________________________________________________________________________

4.   Why is Ron going into the hospital? (have an operation)
_____________________________________________________________________________

5.   Why are you wearing two sweaters? (keep warm)
_____________________________________________________________________________

6.   Why did you go to the police station? (report that my car had been stolen)
_____________________________________________________________________________

60.2   Complete these sentences with an appropriate verb.
Examples: The President has a bodyguard to protect him.
There were no chairs to sit on, so we all had to sit on the floor.

1.   We are having a party_____________________Ann's birthday.

2.   I didn't have enough time_______________________the newspaper today.

3.   We have no furniture-not even a bed_____________________in.

4.   I think I need some new clothes______________________.

5.   Tom didn't have enough energy_______________________the mountain.

6.   There will be a meeting next week___________________________the problem.

7.   I need a box_____________________these books in.

8.   It's a shame we don't have any pictures_____________________on the wall

9.   I wish I had enough money_______________________a new car.

10.   We're always busy at work. We don't get much chance____________________to each other.

11.   I'd like to have the opportunity______________________to Europe.
                   

60.3   Writer sentences with so that.

Examples: I hurried. I didn't want to be late. I hurried so that I wouldn't be late.
I'll give you my number. I want you to be able to call me.
I'll give you my number so that you can (or will be able to) call me.

1.   We wore warm clothes. We didn't want to get cold.
We wore_____________________________________________________________

2.   I spoke very slowly. I wanted the man to understand what I said.
I_______________________________________________________________________

3.   I whispered. I didn't want anyone to hear our conversation.
_____________________________no one_____________________________________________

4.   Please arrive early. We want to be able to start the meeting on time.
Please arrive_________________________________________________________

5.   She locked the door. She didn't want to be disturbed.
_________________________________________________________________________

6.   I slowed down. I wanted the car behind me to be able to pass me.
_________________________________________________________________________