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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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I know what it's like to never sleep and [to] be scared she's calling you.

She is so drunk that she's not fit to operate a lawnmover or [to] run a marathon.

Is 'to' needed in the sentences?

Thanks in advance!
  

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Hi, I know what it's like to never sleep and [to] be scared she's calling you. She is so drunk that she's not fit to operate a lawnmover or [to] run a marathon. Is 'to' needed in the sentences?

— Clive

  • Hi, I know what it's like to never sleep and [to] be scared she's calling you.
  • She is so drunk that she's not fit to operate a lawnmover or [to] run a marathon.
  • Is 'to' needed in the sentences?
  • No.
  • It's really a matter of personal preference and of style.
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Hi,

I know what it's like to never sleep and [to] be scared she's calling you.

She is so drunk that she's not fit to operate a lawnmover or [to] run a marathon.

Is 'to' needed in the sentences? No. It's really a matter of personal preference and of style.

I'd use 'to' in #1,
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