Exercise 1.4

Read the questions and answers and express the same idea in one sentence, using to +infinitive. You need to change some words.

1. A: Why did you move to Paris?

B: Because I wanted to study French.

She moved to Paris to study French.

 

2. A: Why are they going to Turkey?

B: They want to visit their friends in Istanbul.

They … .

 

3. A: Why did you buy a new TV?

B: I want to present it to Sally for her wedding.

She … .

 

4. A: Why did you get up so early?

B: I don’t want to miss my train.

He … .

 

5. A: Why does she go to the hospital every weekend?

B: She looks after her granny who is ill.

She … .

 

6. A: Why did you buy a new dress?

B: I want to wear it at my birthday party.

She … .

 

7.A: Why are they saving money?

B: They want to buy a country house.

They … .

8. A: Why are you going out?

B: I need to do some shopping.

He … .

 

9. A: Why did he go to the railway station?

B: He promised to meet his parents.

He … .

 

10. A: Why are you phoning the theatre?

B: I want to change my ticket.

She … .

 

11. A: Why did you go downstairs?

B: I wanted to turn off the light in the living room.

He … .