i came across this sentnce:
Either my quarry's inside or this is where he sends his clothes to be laundered!
I know there is a pattern :
send something to someone, something, or some place
That is, what is it for ? Why do we need a passive after send to?
isn't it right to write like this :
... is where he sends his clothes to the loundry!
I would be happy to answer, thank you
In the pattern you described, to indicates the destination (the place where something is being sent). In this is where he sends his clothes to be laundered, to expresses purpose.
This is where he sends his clothes (what for?) to be laundered.
Compare
... the government's decision to send troops to the region. (place)
... the government's decision to send troops to resolve the conflict. (purpose)
