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* Infinitival to precedes a base form verb. | * Infinitival ''to'' precedes a base form verb. | ||
* The distribution is like that of auxiliaries, but in infinitival clauses: | * The distribution is like that of auxiliaries, but in infinitival clauses: | ||
** position between the subject and the verb phrase | ** position between the subject and the verb phrase | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 21 April 2017
General characteristics:
- Infinitival to precedes a base form verb.
- The distribution is like that of auxiliaries, but in infinitival clauses:
- position between the subject and the verb phrase
- It is crucial [for John to show an interest].
- It is crucial that John should show an interest.
- Ellipsis
- I know I should [go to the dentist’s], but I just don’t want to.
- I don’t really want to [go to the dentist’s], but I know I should.