1 Infinitives and gerunds for uses and purposes
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■Sentences with infinitives and gerunds mean the same: I use my cell phone to send
text messages means the same as I use my cell phone for sending text messages.
■Use a gerund - not an infinitive - after for: Satellites are used for studying weather.
(NOT: Satellites are used for to study weather.)
Read each sentence about a technology item. Write two sentences about the item's use
and purpose. Use the information in parentheses.
1. My sister's car has a built-in GPS system. (She use/ get directions)
a. She uses the GPS system to get directions.
b. She uses the GPS system for getting directions.
2. I love my new smartphone. (I use / take pictures)
a.
b.
3. That's a flash drive. (You use/back up files)
a.
b.
4. My little brother wants his own laptop. (He would only use / watch movies and play games)
a.
b.
5. I'm often on my computer all day long. (I use / shop online and do research)
a.
b.
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