English Grammar Guide


Infinitive of Purpose: to vs for


Usage - Infinitive of Purpose

When we want to give a reason, we can use to and the infinitive instead of because.

  • Give a reason
  • = ... because ...

Grammar - Infinitive of Purpose

We use to with an infinitive verb.

We use for with a noun.

  • Use to with the INFINITIVE.
  • ... to + INFINITIVE ... = ... because ...
  • Use for with NOUNS.
  • ... for + NOUN

Examples - Infinitive of Purpose

ACTIONto/becauseREASON
I'm going therebecause I want toplay football.
I'm going theretoplay football.

Examples - Infinitive of Purpose vs for + NOUN

ACTIONto/forINF./NOUN
I'm going theretobuy some fruit.
I'm going thereforsome fruit.
Symbols & Abbreviations
=Same as
INF.Infinitive

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See Also

01) Future Predictions: will/won't/might

02) Future Plans: be going to

03) Be going to: Closed Questions & Short Answers

04) The Present Continuous Tense: Future Arrangements

05) Future Plan Phrases




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