This document discusses using infinitive verbs to provide reasons in sentences. It provides examples of sentences using the structure of a main clause followed by an infinitive phrase beginning with "to" to give a reason, such as "I'm going to the bank to cash a check". The document then lists additional examples and exercises for learners to practice forming sentences using infinitives to give reasons. It focuses on common reasons for actions like going, needing, wanting, and studying as main clauses paired with infinitives like "to see", "to buy", "to pass", etc.

1. GOING AWAY
PART 1: INFINITIVE FOR REASONS
Professor: Maria Ligia Mena.

2. Change money Find a bargain
Vocabulary

3. Get a visa Pay for a
taxi

4. Go backpaking Go snorkeling

5. To buy
To get
To pay To save
To pack
To find

6. Before we begin,
let´s brainstorm!
Do you like to go on a
trip?
Think of three fun
places to go on a trip.

7. Infinitives
for reasons

8. We use an
infinitive verb as a
complement of a
sentence to give
a reason.

9. Infinitive verbs for reason.
I need money
• To go
• To get
• To do
• To buy
Why?

10. You can use an infinitive to give a
reason.
Why are you
going to the
bank?
I’m going to the bank to cash a
check.

11. I. INFINITIVES FOR REASONS
You can use infinitives to give a reason as a complement of a sentence.
Example:
MAIN CLAUSE INFINITIVE FOR REASON
I´m going to Puerto
Rico
to see my relatives
I need to go shopping to buy a new dress
Rita needs to go online

12. Examples

13. I’m going to El machetazo
to buy a
notebook.

14. I need a cellphone
to call my
friends.

15. I’m going to the bank
to cash a
check.

16. I need a computer
to do my
homework.

17. I want a car
to go to the
university.

18. I study hard
to pass the
semester.

19. Choose the correct verb form.
I am saving money__________ a car.
buy to buy
to buy

20. Choose the correct verb form.
I’m eating healthy________ weight.
to lose losing
to lose

21. Choose the correct verb form.
I need sunglasses________ to the
beach.
go to go
to go

22. Choose the correct verb form.
I always use my credit card _______ .
paying to pay
to pay

23. Choose the correct verb form.
I am calling a taxi ______ to the mall.
to go to going
to go

24. Choose the correct verb form.
They want a ball______ soccer.
play to play
to play

25. 1. I’m going to the movie
2. I’m going to bbb
3. I’m going to Elysin
4. I’m going to McDonald
5. I’m going to Panama
Complete with an infinitive verb for reason.
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb

26. 1. They need a taxi
2. I need a camera
3. We need passport
4. He needs a hat
5. She needs a bathing suit
Complete with an infinitive verb for reason.
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb

27. 1. I want to get a visa
2. They want to save money
3. We want to graduate
4. I want some headphones
5. She wants a sleeping bag
Complete with an infinitive verb for reason.
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb
to verb

28. Provide
Reasons …
I am going to Boquete...
________________
I need to go shopping ...
________________
I study hard
..._________________

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