Combine the sentences by changing the italicized word group to an infinitive or infinitive phrase. Then write the complete sentence in the paragraph box.

Question

(italicized word group)

1. The journalist took a job in the hotel. (This way he would get facts for an article.)
2. John bought a black cat. (In this way, he proved he wasn't superstitious.)
3. Bob used raspberry flavor in the cod liver oil. (It masks the taste of the medicine.)

Answer 1

Infinitives are verb forms that begin with "to" -- I'll do the first one for you. Then you try the others, and I'll check your work.

The journalist took a job in the hotel to get facts for an article.
OR
To get facts for an article, the journalist took a job in the hotel.