I went to the shop to ...: start
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Point A of 3
to ... tells us why
Ella had run out of bread, so she popped to the corner shop.
Why did she go to the shop? To get some bread.
She went to the shop to get some bread.
to ... (to get / to see etc.) gives the reason for doing something. It also comes after money and time: money to (do something), time to (do something).
- "Why are you going out?" "To post a letter."
- Zoe went to the airport to meet her uncle.
- I switched on the radio to hear the traffic news.
- I'd like to go to France to learn French.
- We need some money to pay the gas bill.
- I haven't got time to read the paper.
Point A · Exercise 54.2 · part 1 of 2
Finish the sentences. Choose from the box.
Use these
to clear my headto find out who was thereto have a restto hear the weather forecastto tell him his tea was readyto unlock this cupboard
Example
I put the radio on to hear the weather forecast.
AnswerI put the radio on to hear the weather forecast.Nadia lay down on the sofa .
AnswerNadia lay down on the sofa to have a rest.Do I need a key ?
AnswerDo I need a key to unlock this cupboard?I went for a walk along the canal .
AnswerI went for a walk along the canal to clear my head.I knocked on Joe's bedroom door .
AnswerI knocked on Joe's bedroom door to tell him his tea was ready.
Point A · Exercise 54.2 · part 2 of 2
Finish the sentences. Choose from the box.
Use these
to clear my headto find out who was thereto have a restto hear the weather forecastto tell him his tea was readyto unlock this cupboard
Somebody knocked, so I looked through the window .
AnswerSomebody knocked, so I looked through the window to find out who was there.
Point A · Exercise 54.3
Use your own ideas to finish these sentences. Use to ...
Example
I went to the chemist's ___.
I went to the chemist's to get some cough medicine.
Example answerI went to the chemist's to get some cough medicine.I'm really busy. I haven't got time ___.
Example answerI'm really busy. I haven't got time to cook tonight.I rang the council ___.
Example answerI rang the council to ask about the bins.I'm going out ___.
Example answerI'm going out to buy a birthday card.I borrowed my sister's car ___.
Example answerI borrowed my sister's car to take my gran to the hospital.
Point B of 3
to ... and for ...
| to + verb (to buy / to see etc.) | for + noun (for some milk / for a holiday etc.) |
|---|---|
| He went to the shop to buy some milk. | He went to the shop for some milk. |
| They're going to Cornwall to see their friends. | They're going to Cornwall for a holiday. |
| We need some money to pay the gas bill. | We need some money for the gas bill. |
We say to buy, not 'for buy'. A verb takes to; a noun takes for.
- She went to the shop to get some bread.
- He went to the shop for some milk.
- They're going to Cornwall for a holiday.
Point B · Exercise 54.1
Write sentences beginning I went to ... Use the place in brackets and choose a reason from the box.
Use these
get the bus to Leedstake out some moneybuy some plastersborrow a book
Example
(the bus station)
I went to the bus station to get the bus to Leeds.
AnswerI went to the bus station to get the bus to Leeds.(the bank)
AnswerI went to the bank to take out some money.(the chemist's)
AnswerI went to the chemist's to buy some plasters.(the library)
AnswerI went to the library to borrow a book.
Point B · Exercise 54.4 · part 1 of 3
Put in to or for.
Use these
tofor
Example
Kyle went to the bakery to buy some rolls.
AnswerKyle went to the bakery to buy some rolls.We went to the pub lunch.
AnswerWe went to the pub for lunch.Sana wants to go to college study nursing.
AnswerSana wants to go to college to study nursing.I'm going to Glasgow a job interview on Monday.
AnswerI'm going to Glasgow for a job interview on Monday.I'm going to Glasgow see my cousins.
AnswerI'm going to Glasgow to see my cousins.
Point B · Exercise 54.4 · part 2 of 3
Put in to or for.
Use these
tofor
Have you got time a quick chat?
AnswerHave you got time for a quick chat?I overslept this morning. I didn't have time eat breakfast.
AnswerI overslept this morning. I didn't have time to eat breakfast.Everybody needs a bit of money live.
AnswerEverybody needs a bit of money to live.The kitchen is tiny. There's only room a table and two chairs.
AnswerThe kitchen is tiny. There's only room for a table and two chairs.
Point B · Exercise 54.4 · part 3 of 3
Put in to or for.
Use these
tofor
A: Sorry, are you queuing buy tickets? B: No, I'm waiting my sister.
AnswerSorry, are you queuing to buy tickets? No, I'm waiting for my sister.
Point C of 3
wait for ... / wait to ... / wait for somebody to ...
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| wait for (somebody / something) | Please wait for me. Are you waiting for a taxi? |
| wait to (do something) | Come on! I'm waiting to leave. Are you waiting to see the nurse? |
| wait for (somebody / something) to ... | I can't go out yet. I'm waiting for Alice to ring. Are you waiting for the plumber to come? |
- Please wait for me.
- Are you waiting to see the nurse?
- I'm staying in for now. I'm waiting for Dan to call.
- Are you waiting for the plumber to come?
Point C · Exercise 54.5
Finish these sentences. Choose from: Mum / ring, the play / start, it / boil, you / choose.
Use these
Mum / ringthe play / startit / boilyou / choose
Example
I'm staying in for now. I'm waiting for Dan to call.
AnswerI'm staying in for now. I'm waiting for Dan to call.I sat down in the theatre and waited .
AnswerI sat down in the theatre and waited for the play to start.I filled the kettle, switched it on and waited .
AnswerI filled the kettle, switched it on and waited for it to boil."Have you picked a film?" "No, I'm waiting ."
Answer"Have you picked a film?" "No, I'm waiting for you to choose."
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