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- Jul 5, 2023
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- Spain
Are they correct?
Infinitives As Objects
1) "His job is to sell clothes." could be used instead of "His job is selling clothes."
If not, please explain. Infinitives can be used as nouns and so as objects.
Another example: "He likes to play cards." instead of "He likes playing cards."
Infinitives As Objects of Preposition
2) Can Infinitives be used as objects of preposition? Many sources say they cannot be used.
What is wrong with this sentence where "to begin" is an infinitive? Example: "The class is about to begin."
Infinitives As Subjects
3) Can "To Dance is her passion," be used instead of "Dancing is her passion." If not, please explain, as infinitives can be nouns and can be used as subjects.
Why is "To read is my favorite pastime." wrong when "To err is human." is correct?
Infinitives As Objects
1) "His job is to sell clothes." could be used instead of "His job is selling clothes."
If not, please explain. Infinitives can be used as nouns and so as objects.
Another example: "He likes to play cards." instead of "He likes playing cards."
Infinitives As Objects of Preposition
2) Can Infinitives be used as objects of preposition? Many sources say they cannot be used.
What is wrong with this sentence where "to begin" is an infinitive? Example: "The class is about to begin."
Infinitives As Subjects
3) Can "To Dance is her passion," be used instead of "Dancing is her passion." If not, please explain, as infinitives can be nouns and can be used as subjects.
Why is "To read is my favorite pastime." wrong when "To err is human." is correct?