INFINITIVES FOR

REASON
& IT’S+ ADJECTIVE +
TO
THE TO-INFINITIVE TO INDICATE THE
PURPOSE, REASON OR INTENTION OF AN
ACTION
In this case to has the same meaning as in order
to or so as to.

EXAMPLES
 She came to collect her pay check.

 The three bears went to find firewood.

 I am calling to ask you about dad.

 You sister has gone to finish her homework.

 THE TO-INFINITIVE AFTER ADJECTIVES

There is a common pattern using the to

infinitive with an adjective. These phrases are
formed:
subject + verb (be) + adjective + to-infinitive

EXAMPLES
 It is good to talk. 

 It is important to be patient. 

 It is hard to play golf.

 I am happy to be here.
Homework: Look at the pictures and complete the sentences
with the infinitives for reason.

Example:

I am taking this apple to school to give it to my teacher.

Why are you doing this?
 Use infinitives for reason

1. I am going to the supermarket to buy fruits.

2. She goes to the gym everyday to run in the machine.

3. They studied hard to graduated.

4. I turned on the radio to sing my favorite song.

5. We went to the museum to see art.

Use It’s+adjective+to+infinitive

1. It is important to wash up your hands before eating.

2. It is good to eat vegetables.

3. It isn’t good (not) to smoke.

4. It is important to pay attention in class.

5. It is hard to write English.

NICOLE JARAMILLO