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Gustavo K Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Infinitive with and without to

Is there a grammar rule that explains why I use the infinitive with to in All he wants is to learn to ride and without to in All he does is sit in front of the tv all day???

Thanks for your help!
  

Top answer

Yes-- it is because of the verb 'do', which is a pro-form (I think the term is). All I do is drink. All I can do is drink.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes-- it is because of the verb 'do', which is a pro-form (I think the term is).
  • All I do is drink.
  • All I can do is drink.
  • All I want is to drink.
  • All I want to do is drink.
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Yes-- it is because of the verb 'do', which is a pro-form (I think the term is).

All I do is drink.
All I can do is drink.
All I want is to drink.
All I want to do is drink.
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