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Read about a student's chaotic morning. Select the correct option for each blank to show why they did these things.
I woke up late, so I ran to the bus stop _________________________ the 8:00 AM bus. While I was running, I texted my best friend _________________________ her to save me a seat in class!
I woke up late, so I ran to the bus stop to catch the 8:00 AM bus. While I was running, I texted my best friend to ask her to save me a seat in class!
In English, the easiest way to express purpose is using to + verb.
- I ran to catch the bus. (Not "for catch" or "catching")
- I texted to ask a favor. (Not "for asking" or "ask")