Is it better to keep 'to?'
Is it better to keep 'to' in this sentence?
When would you keep 'to' and when you wouldn't?
I just want to grow up fast and (to) be able to stand on my own too feet. My mother won't let me do that until I am old enough.
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I'd remove it because if the meaning is still clear, sentences with fewer words are usually easier to read. It's assumed that the first "to" covers both conditions. e.
- I'd remove it because if the meaning is still clear, sentences with fewer words are usually easier to read.
- It's assumed that the first "to" covers both conditions.
- e.
- I just want to: 1- grow up fast 2- be able to stand on my own two feet or I just want: 1- to grow up fast 2- to be able to stand on my own two feet The second form uses an extra word.
- In the first form, the single "to" does double duty.
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I'd remove it because if the meaning is still clear, sentences with fewer words are usually easier to read.
It's assumed that the first "to" covers both conditions.
i.e.
I just want to:
1- grow up fast
2- be able to stand on my own two feet
or
I just want:
1- to grow up fast
2- to be able to stand on my own two feet
The
0nicetomeetyouIs it better to keep 'to' in this sentence?
No.
nicetomeetyouWhen would you keep 'to' and whenyouwouldn't you?
It depends on how it sounds in context.
nicetomeetyouI just want to grow up fast and b
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