Learn English Grammar: Infinitives of Purpose

Are you studying English for get a better job, or to get a better job? Watch this video to address a very common English student mistake. Infinitives of purpose answer the question “Why?” or “For what purpose?” Understanding how to form them and use them will help you to build better and more informative English sentences. You will also learn how to use in order to in the middle of a sentence to strengthen your grammatical accuracy and your formal English. When you’re done with the video, don’t forget to take the quiz in order to test your understanding. Good luck!

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