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Inductive Grammar Chart

(Unit 9, page 101)

GRAMMAR. The infinitive of purpose

Look at these statements.

I scrolled down to read the text. (= because I wanted to read the text)
Put the cursor on the tool bar to choose a file. (= if you want to choose a file)

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Complete this explanation. Circle the correct letter.
An infinitive of purpose explains ______.
a. why

b. what

c. who

d. when

Look at these statements.

Questions

Answers

Why did you click on that icon?

To save the file before I close it.

Why did you highlight that word?

To select it so I can copy it.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Change each of the answers above to a statement beginning with Because.
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________

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Unit 9