[Grammar] Colloquial Vs. Formal

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vcolts

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We often hear sentences like these:


All we can do is hope for the best.

All we can do is try.

All you can do is wait and see.


I believe these are examples of colloquial writing, as the grammatically correct way would involve participles or gerunds, right?


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No. They are fine as they are; and they are not particularly informal
 

Barb_D

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I'm curious what you suggest is the correct way.

All we can do is hoping and waiting? That's not correct.
 
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