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Infinitive clause as subject and object

March 31, 2011 - pdf

In older English, it was common to use an infinitive clause as the subject of a sentence. To find fault with others is easy. To… Continue reading

Using perfect infinitives

March 30, 2011 - pdf

Perfect infinitives (to have + past participle) often have the same kind of meaning as perfect or past tenses. I am glad to have met… Continue reading

Infinitives without to

March 26, 2011 - pdf

We usually put the marker to before the infinitive. I want to go. She wants to sing. It is nice to meet you. In some… Continue reading

Talking about possibility

March 25, 2011 - pdf

Can is used to talk about theoretical or general possibility. We do not usually use can to say that something will actually happen. This meaning… Continue reading

Talking about ability

March 24, 2011 - pdf

We can use can to talk about general ability. I can knit. I can sing. I can dance. I can play. I can run. We… Continue reading

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