grammar 12

Grammar 12

Infinitives of purpose

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• He studied in silence so as not to disturb his classmates.

Infinitives of purpose

word "to"

"to study," "to learn," "to help," etc.

followed base form of the verb

Example

negative sentences

Affirmative sentences

S + V+ Aux + TO+ IV + C

S + V + TO + IV + C

not

Example:

Example:

I'm taking a class to learn the guitar.

They do not read books to waste time.

Additional information

questions

Aux + S + V + IV + C + ?

use 'in order to + infinitive' / 'so as to + infinitive'

Does, Do, Did, Are

• She exercises in order to stay healthy.

so as to

negative infinitive

Example:

'not' before 'to'. Often, 'in order not to' and 'so as not to' are used.

Did you attend class to understand the exam questions?

• He studied in silence so as not to disturb his classmates.

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