Join the two sentences, using an infinitive of purpose.

1.

Sheila went by bus. She wanted to save money.

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2.

Peter has a part-time job. He needs to get some extra

money.
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3.

My mother went to the post office. She had to post some

letters.
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4.

Mary stayed at college until 9 pm.. She had to finish her

History project.
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5. Peter sent Mary an e-card. He wanted to wish her a Happy

Birthday.
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6.

Paul did some exercises. He wanted to lose weight.

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7. Shes gone to the supermarket. She needs to buy some sugar.
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8. Daisy is studying hard. She wants to be a doctor.
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9. They have gone to town. They want to buy new boots.
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10. We are on a diet. We want to get thinner.
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11. I phoned my grandparents last night. I wanted to invite them
to our Christmas dinner.
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12. My mother is organising a party. She wants to celebrate my

birthday.
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1. Sheila went by bus. She wanted to save money.

Sheila went by bus to save money.
2. Peter has a part-time job. He needs to get some extra money.
Peter has a part-time job to get some extra money.
3. My mother went to the post office. She had to post some
letters.
My mother went to the post office to post some letters.
4. Mary stayed at college until 9 pm.. She had to finish her History
project.
Mary stayed at college until 9 pm. to finish her History
project.
5. Peter sent Mary an e-card. He wanted to wish her a Happy
Birthday.
Peter sent Mary an e-card to wish her a Happy
Birthday.
6.

Paul did some exercises. He wanted to lose weight.

Paul did some exercises to lose weight.

7. Shes gone to the supermarket. She needs to buy some sugar.

Shes gone to the supermarket to buy some sugar.
8. Daisy is studying hard. She wants to be a doctor.
Daisy is studying hard to be a doctor.
9. They have gone to town. They want to buy new boots.
They have gone to town to buy new boots.
10. We are on a diet. We want to get thinner.
We are on a diet to get thinner.
11. I phoned my grandparents last night. I wanted to invite them
to our Christmas dinner.
I phoned my grandparents last night to invite them to
our Christmas dinner.
12. My mother is organising a party. She wants to celebrate my
birthday.

My mother is organising a party to celebrate my

birthday.