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Infinitive of purpose |
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PRESENTATION |
You use the infinitive of purpose (to + verb) to say why a person does something.
All passengers must go to gate 20 immediately to board the plane.
I’m going to Florida to meet some clients in Miami.
I want to go Orlando to see Disneyland.
I’d like some perfume to give to my daughter for her birthday.
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Theinfinitive of purpose often answers the question Why? | |
| In spoken English, you can answer the Why? question with To. | ||
| Why do you want to go to Orlando? To see Disneyland. |