Asked by ashley
What do you call a phrase where a verb is preceeded by the word to
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Answered by
SraJMcGin
It sounds like an infinitive. to go, to read, etc.
Answered by
Writeacher
Please learn how to spell <i>gramm<b>a</b>r</i>. That's one of the first things you should do to demonstrate that you are educated.
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Answered by
drwls
An verb infinitive (to + verb)can be the object of another verb, as in
"I hate to study"
A verb infinitive can also take its own object, as in
"To avoid a bad grade, do your homework."
In that case, <to avoid (the infinitive)+ a bad grade (the object)> is called an infinitive phrase
"I hate to study"
A verb infinitive can also take its own object, as in
"To avoid a bad grade, do your homework."
In that case, <to avoid (the infinitive)+ a bad grade (the object)> is called an infinitive phrase
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