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Taka Posted 14 years ago
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In many cases, children won't grow up as their parents want to.
In many cases, children won't grow up as their parents planned to.

Is it possible to omit the last 'to' , without changing the meaning?

In many cases, children won't grow up as their parents want.
In many cases, children won't grow up as their parents planned.
  

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The sentences are incorrect with 'to'. It must be dropped.

— Fivejedjon

  • The sentences are incorrect with 'to'.
  • It must be dropped.
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The sentences are incorrect with 'to'. It must be dropped.
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Incorrect?? Are you sure?
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TakaIncorrect?? Are you sure?
Yes:

In many cases, children won't grow up as their parents want them to.


That's OK.
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AH! You're right! What a careless mistake I made.

Thank you very much!
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