- D: Language Focus: to-infinitive

- A to-infinitive can be used to express purpose:

1) I'm calling to place an order for delivery.

2) Diya went to the door to open it.
3) He took a book with him to have something to read on the train.
4) Our company does everything to avoid all complaints.

- After some verbs which are followed by a direct object:

1) Advise: (somebody to do something): The doctor advised her to take

this medicine.

2) Allow: He allowed me to use her computer

3) Encourage: My parents always encouraged me to do my best at school.

4) want: I want you to be happy.

5) would like: I would like you to be my friend.

6) warn: Tara warned me not to drive too fast.

7) (would) prefer: I’d prefer you to come alone.

- Following a noun or a pronoun, to indicate what something can or will be used for

1) The children need a garden to play in.

2) I would like a sandwich to eat.

3) I don't have anything to wear.

4) Would you like something to drink?

- After certain verbs followed by question words

1) She asked me how to use the washing machine.

2) Do you understand what to do?

3) Tell me when to press the button.

4) I've forgotten where to put this little screw.

5) I'm not sure I know who to call.