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Can this "to" be omitted?

 
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kjol



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:04 am    Post subject: Can this "to" be omitted? Reply with quote
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One morning, while Al was shaving, a voice called to him, "Hey, Al."

Would you say this "to" is totally omittable without changing of meaning?
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asterix



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you omit the "to", it's still clear what it means.
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Lorikeet



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
But I think it sounds better with the "to".
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