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Kaos Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

3 Sentences

Are they all correct?

1) It is easiest to let the boys compete for the first prize.
2) It is easiest to let the boys to compete for the first prize.
3) It is easiest to let the boys competing for the first prize.
  

Top answer

Hi, I think #1 is ok. After "let", you can use a bare infinitive: Let me go. Let them try to get what they want.

— Kooyeen

  • Hi, I think #1 is ok.
  • After "let", you can use a bare infinitive: Let me go.
  • Let them try to get what they want.
  • My mom doesn't let me stay up late.
  • I think #2 and #3 are not used.
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Hi,
I think #1 is ok. After "let", you can use a bare infinitive:
Let me go.
Let them try to get what they want.
My mom doesn't let me stay up late.

I think #2 and #3 are not used.
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KooyeenHi,
I think #1 is ok. After "let", you can use a bare infinitive: I think #2 and #3 are not used.
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I agree that #1 is correct. But #3 could be acceptable.
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New2grammarI agree that #1 is correct. But #3 could be acceptable.
#3 is incorrect. It is not acceptable.
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