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Hole One a New See Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

'to' in titles of articles

Hi everybody,

I have 2 example for this usage (more exactly I think that these are the same):

"Germany to have minimum wage" <- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/11/131122_witn_merkel.shtml

"Iran to allow greater access for international nuclear inspectors" (below the picture) <- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2013/11/131125_witn_iran_nuclear.shtml

What does "to" mean? Is it a possible short form of 'have to'? I really don't know and I don't know how to find it in grammar books. I checked it in dictionary (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary), but I didn't find the answer.

Thanks for your answer in advance.
  

Top answer

It means that there is a plan. Consider this simple example. Full sentences: Tom will marry Mary.

— Clive

  • It means that there is a plan.
  • Consider this simple example.
  • Full sentences: Tom will marry Mary.
  • Tom is to marry Mary.
  • Headline: Tom to marry Mary.
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It's a short form used in headlines.It means that there is a plan.

Consider this simple example.
Full sentences:
Tom will marry Mary.
Tom is to marry Mary.

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Thank you very much, Clive Emotion: smile
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Hole One a New SeeI think that these are the same
Right.
Hole One a New SeeIs it a possible short form of 'have to'?
No. It's more like "going to". Just add "is going" before "to" and you have the meaning.

CJ
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