Purpose

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Infinitive Clauses
Infinitive + implied subject + object + , + independent clause

Ex. To run a popular internet cafe, you must have lots of computers

OR

In order + infinitive + implied subject + object + , + independent clause

Ex. In order to have a trendy restaurant, it’s important to have fashionable

furniture.
Practice
To make / good dinner

To be / good soccer player

In order / to succeed / musician

Infinitive Clauses with “For”
For + subject + infinitive + , independent clause

Ex. For an athletic center to be profitable, it needs to have modern equipment.

In order for + subject + infinitive

Ex. In order for a language school to succeed, it has to have a good location.
Practice:
In order for/ coffee shop / to stay open

For / bookstore / to be profitable

For / students / to learn

Review:
● Clauses of purpose are used to show why something happens
● Clauses of purpose are DEPENDENT clauses
● In Infinitive clauses without For, the subject is implied