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17-Mar-2006, 07:49
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 can't stand ... is it possbile to use an infinitive after 'can't stand'? e.g. "I can't stand to be away from her..." |
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17-Mar-2006, 08:03
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| Re: can't stand ... Quote:
I am certain that stand is one of those verbs that takes the -ingform on the following infinitive, ie, "I can't stand being away from her" |
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17-Mar-2006, 08:11
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| Re: can't stand ... I know it takes a gerund. That's why I am asking. Because I've seen examples with an infinitive. |
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