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Thyme Posted 14 years ago
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Hello everybody,

There are the titles from English version of one non-English paper below.
Is it correct? If so, why do they use an indefinite form of verb?

Is it like "have to" meaning?

Thanks.

Country to continue reforms next year

Country to secure European future
  

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Hi, There are the titles from English version of one non-English paper below. Is it correct? Yes If so, why do they use an indefinite form of verb?

— Clive

  • Hi, There are the titles from English version of one non-English paper below.
  • Is it correct?
  • Yes If so, why do they use an indefinite form of verb?
  • The infinitive here shows purpose, or a plan.
  • You could think of it as meaning 'is going to'.
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Hi,






There are the titles from English version of one non-English paper below.
Is it correct? Yes

If so, why do they use an indefinite form of verb? The infinitive here shows purpose, or a plan. Yo
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Clive,

Thanks a lot for a prompt and clear answer.

Thyme
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In newspaper headlines it's common to see "to" instead of "will". The idea is the same.

CJ
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Thanks a lot CJ.

Does it mean that this applies only/mostly to headlines?

Thyme
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Hi,

You said









There are the titles from English version of one non-English paper below









In newpapers, the common term is 'headline', not 'title'.

Clive
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Thanks Clive, I catch Emotion: smile
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