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Post by Angie on Jan 2, 2005 8:58:01 GMT -5
Glad to help ^^
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Post by Angie on Jan 7, 2005 1:58:20 GMT -5
The 'to' - infinitive
1. The ‘to’ – infinitive is written ‘to’ + a present tense verb.
e.g. to eat, to play, etc.
2. Uses of the ‘to’ – infinitive.
a. to show purpose or intention.
e.g. I want to visit you.
I intend to help Mary.
b. to express a desire or feeling that something should be done.
e.g. We ought to tell her the truth.
You ought to have regular meals.
c. to show that something is going to take place. In this case, it is used with ‘about’ or ‘due’.
e.g. Your favourite programme is about to start.
The train to Penang is due to arrive tomorrow.
d. to express a command or an order. In this case, it is used with verbs to be (‘is’, ‘are’, ‘was’, ‘were’, ‘am’) or ‘has’, ‘had’ and ‘have’.
e.g. You are to remain here until the bell rings.
We had to stay back in school until 3.00 p.m. yesterday.
e. It can be used with adjectives like ‘pleased’, ‘happy’, ‘sorry’, ‘shocked’, ‘careful’, ‘delighted’, etc.
e.g. I am anxious to hear about your trip.
We were shocked to see how ill Mary looked.
Remember
--Verbs such as ‘make’, ‘go’, ‘swim’ and ‘see’ are called infinitives.
--These verbs are often used with ‘to’. The word ‘to’ is put in front of the verb.
--You should remember this rule:
to + a plural verb in the simple present tense
e.g. to go
to see
to walk
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Akemi
Little Detective
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Post by Akemi on Jan 7, 2005 6:41:15 GMT -5
*listens*  Ahh, I didn't know some of the things, it's interesting ! Please keep going Angie ! |
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Post by EnglIsh Help ASAP on Jan 11, 2005 18:21:58 GMT -5
WOW I need Eng/Grammar help sumone AIm Me at BuBuKitty55
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Conanfan25
Detective
I am a fan of Conan!!!! cant you tell...
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Post by Conanfan25 on Jan 13, 2005 17:35:44 GMT -5
if anyone need any help just ask me. after all, english is the language i was born with ;D
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Post by spark2110 on Jan 17, 2005 9:49:19 GMT -5
[glow=green,2,300]Hey, guys! Maybe I can teach you in speaking in English. Hehehe.... ;D
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Post by DetectiveDoyle on Jan 17, 2005 18:55:28 GMT -5
we dont need no grammar class. and we aint payin attention anyway, y'all need to lighten up, lifes not just about teachens (lol  ) |
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Post by Angie on Jan 18, 2005 6:11:08 GMT -5
Why should we have a English classroom if we don't teach then? Really...
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Post by RedPoppy on Jan 18, 2005 14:26:18 GMT -5
I think I need some help with English. I make many mistakes! Thank God, nobody here tease me about this!  |
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Post by kyubinaruto on Jan 22, 2005 12:16:31 GMT -5
Honestly, 'proud' to admit tt my grammar sux. It's just so confusing wif all e tenses and stuffs!  Glad u all open this class ;D |
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Post by Meitantei Mina on Jan 22, 2005 13:54:49 GMT -5
I have a question... you know how there's '!' sign and '?' sign right?
How do you write it when you combine them? (like when you are surprised and stuff...)
I know in Japanese its ' !? ' but it is ' ?! ' in English? because i have seen it written that way
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Post by _____ on Jan 22, 2005 13:59:31 GMT -5
I have a question... you know how there's '!' sign and '?' sign right? How do you write it when you combine them? (like when you are surprised and stuff...) I know in Japanese its ' !? ' but it is ' ?! ' in English? because i have seen it written that way it can be either way, but "?!" looks more appropriate It's mostly "?!" becuase it is a question like "WHAT?!" its a question, so yuo put the "?" first, but it has energy into it. SO, its a "?" with "!", so it is "?!" hope that clears it up! |
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Post by Meitantei Mina on Jan 22, 2005 15:31:58 GMT -5
Ah, I see... thanks!
But I think I'm still gonna use "!?", i'm too used to it, lol
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Post by HaloZero on Jan 22, 2005 21:01:58 GMT -5
we dont need no grammar class. and we aint payin attention anyway, y'all need to lighten up, lifes not just about teachens (lol ) Ahh a fine example of Redneck English, . |
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Post by kyubinaruto on Jan 22, 2005 22:57:14 GMT -5
I have a question... you know how there's '!' sign and '?' sign right? How do you write it when you combine them? (like when you are surprised and stuff...) I know in Japanese its ' !? ' but it is ' ?! ' in English? because i have seen it written that way I agree with Pooch, i think it can be either way. However, I have never used it in my composition before. My teacher never mention anything about how to use it |
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Glad u all open this class ;D 
