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B3Hc
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C3A5c.1
Use the infinitive form of a verb as a noun, an
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adjective, or an adverb. Infinitives are usually (but not
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always) preceded by
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to
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.
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        We like
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to ski
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. (noun)
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        She left the party
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to take
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 a nap. (adverb)
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        On the chair are clothes
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to iron
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. (adjective)
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        To change a habit
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, one must be diligent. (adjective
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        phrase)
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Be careful not to confuse the
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to
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 which is part of the infinitive
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with
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to
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 used as a preposition. The infinitive is
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to
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 + verb. The
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preposition is
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to
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 + noun (or pronoun).
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        infinitive: We are going
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to shop
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.
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        preposition: We are going
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to the store
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C3A5c.2
Don't split infinitives. Splitting an infinitive means
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putting one or more words between
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to
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 and the verb--e.g., to
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boldly go.
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More information
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Split Infinitives
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