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  1. 28-Feb-2012, 15:06 #1
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    Default all I need is cry/to cry

    Are both options correct?

    All I need is cry.
    All I need is to cry.

    Why the bare infinitive can be also used?
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    Default Re: all I need is cry/to cry

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Are both options correct?

    All I need is cry. No.
    All I need is to cry. Yes.

    Why can the bare infinitive can be also be used?
    It can't.
    See above.

    You can say "All I need is a [good] cry" where "cry" is a noun.
    Last edited by emsr2d2; 28-Feb-2012 at 15:31.
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