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The infinitive particle 'to' in a verb phrase - help please!
Hi
In the verb phrase 'to purchase' i need to know what aspect this is in, but i have no idea!
So far ive got that its non-finite and in the present tense and an active voice.
Can anyone help me with the aspect?
I also need help with the verb phrase 'you will find' is this in the present perfect?
Thnaks for any help!!
In the verb phrase 'to purchase' i need to know what aspect this is in, but i have no idea!
So far ive got that its non-finite and in the present tense and an active voice.
Can anyone help me with the aspect?
I also need help with the verb phrase 'you will find' is this in the present perfect?
Thnaks for any help!!
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It is simple aspect. There are three aspects-- simple, perfect, and continuous. However, it is NOT present tense, since it is infinitive (a form of nonfinite verb).
- It is simple aspect.
- There are three aspects-- simple, perfect, and continuous.
- However, it is NOT present tense, since it is infinitive (a form of nonfinite verb).
- ), person, number, etc.
- to nonfinite verbs.
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It is simple aspect. There are three aspects-- simple, perfect, and continuous. However, it is NOT present tense, since it is infinitive (a form of nonfinite verb).
Normally we do not assign voice, mood, aspect, tense(!), person, number, etc. to nonfinite verbs.
'You will find' is simple future.
Normally we do not assign voice, mood, aspect, tense(!), person, number, etc. to nonfinite verbs.
'You will find' is simple future.
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