"To" for purpose in a sentence

1. Using to
for
Purpose
in
Sentences

2. Introduction
The word to can show purpose.
It answers the question: Why did he/she do this?

3. Example:
She reads books to learn new words.
(Why does she read books? To learn new words.)

4. Structure:
Sentence
Pattern:
Action + to +
Purpose
I eat fruits to stay healthy.

5. Ali painted a card to give it to his mother.
She switched on the light to see better.
The boy raised his hand to ask a question.
More Examples

6. Fill in the
blanks
I wake up early ____ go to school on time.
He drinks milk ____ grow strong.
They played quietly ____ not disturb the
baby.

7. Key Points:
We use to when we want to explain the reason or
purpose of an action.
Ask yourself: Why did he/she do this? If the
answer starts with to, then it shows
purpose.