Infinitives of Purpose - Grammar Practice
An A2 lesson on infinitives of purpose, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Contextual examples and grammar guidance
- Choose, complete and rewrite activities
- Space for written answers
- Answer key and teacher notes on page 3
Explain the purpose of an action using to plus a base verb.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners pages 1–2; keep the answer key on page 3 separate until they have compared answers.
- Read the town errands and identify why each person visits a place or carries something.
- Complete A–C, joining an action with its purpose and avoiding for plus a base verb.
- Write three reasons for everyday actions and plan errands with a partner.
Support and extension
Offer action/purpose cards. Extend by contrasting to buy a charger with to the library; not every use of to is a purpose infinitive.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
