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revlis



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PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2005 1:34 pm    Post subject: Use "to" Reply with quote
Hi! When I use "to" with verbs? Embarassed Thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 3:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Use "to" Reply with quote
revlis wrote:
Hi! When I use "to" with verbs?

When the verb follows other helping verbs such as:
like, want, need, have, desire, promise, be required, be obligated
e.g. I like to run. I need to clean my room. I want to drink beer. You are required to do your homework.

but NOT after certain helping verbs such as:
must, should, could, can, will, would, shall, may, might
e.g. I will run. I should clean my room. I might drink beer. You must do your homework.
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2005 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks so much!!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2005 9:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
My pleasure. Good luck with those infinitives.
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