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  1. 26-Oct-2005, 02:46 #1
    jms Guest

    Default infinitives

    I'm trying to help my daughter distinguish when an infinitive is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb and I'm having trouble distiguishing the difference myself. Can you explain how to recognize the differences?
  2. 26-Oct-2005, 11:37 #2
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    Default Re: infinitives

    Welcome, jms.

    First, try this tutorial

    http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm

    and if you've any questions, let us know. We're more than happy to help.

    All the best, Cas
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