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Mellon Posted 16 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
Why there is no "to" in this sentence?
When I read an article in the website of Voice Of America(VOA), I noticed one sentence in that article, which is :
"All I want to do is see that every man has a fair deal."
But I think this sentence should has a "to" inserted after "All I want to do is", that's the sentence should be :
"All I want to do is to see that every man has a fair deal."
Why in that article, it does not use "to" in the place where I pointed out??
"All I want to do is see that every man has a fair deal."
But I think this sentence should has a "to" inserted after "All I want to do is", that's the sentence should be :
"All I want to do is to see that every man has a fair deal."
Why in that article, it does not use "to" in the place where I pointed out??
Top answer
This is a common usaqe. The "to" is optional. In many cases the infinitive marker is omitted.
- This is a common usaqe.
- The "to" is optional.
- In many cases the infinitive marker is omitted.
- I don't think there's a rule.
- You just have to learn which patterns require it.
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This is a common usaqe. The "to" is optional. In many cases the infinitive marker is omitted. I don't think there's a rule. You just have to learn which patterns require it. It usually depends on the verb.
If you skip the "do," the "to" becomes mandatory: All I want is to see that every man has a fair deal.
If you skip the "do," the "to" becomes mandatory: All I want is to see that every man has a fair deal.
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