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Infinitive with/without TO
'To Not Be Or Not To Be'... That is 'the Question'...
He intended to get up early. | The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb intended. - Fonction de l'infinitif => COD du verbe 'intended'. |
You have a paper to write... | The infinitive phrase functions as an adjective modifying paper. - Fonction de l'infinitif => modifie 'paper'. |
Jack agreed to lend me his car. | The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb agreed. - Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'agreed'. |
I asked her to explain once more. | The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb asked. - Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'asked'. |
We all wanted Sam to be elected. | The infinitive phrase functions as the direct object of the verb wanted. - Fonction de l'infinitif => COD de 'wanted'. |
Ex :
Sam will certainly be elected (We want)* => We want Sam to be elected.
I like walking (I'd rather)* => I'd rather (-) walk (pas de 'to' avant 'walk')
Perhaps he's bored (He seems)* => He seems to be bored
I can help him (I agree)* => I agree to help him
My parents will have a holiday in Spain (My parents might)* => My parents (-) might have a holiday in Spain (pas de 'to' avant 'have')
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