Infinitive of purpose
(made by Carmen Luisa)
Match the questions with the appropriate answers. Read the text on the left first.
Purpose
* Look at this dialogue:
A: What does he need my camera for?
B: He needs it to take some photos.
The question "What ...for?" asks about purpose.
To talk about someone's purpose, we can use to + infinitive (for example, to take).
* Now look at this dialogue:
A: What does he need my camera for?
B: He needs it for his work.
To talk about someone's purpose, we can use for + noun (for example, for his work).