not (to) shrink

Status
Not open for further replies.

aysaa

Senior Member
Joined
Nov 26, 2011
Member Type
Student or Learner
Native Language
Turkish
Home Country
Turkey
Current Location
Turkey
Hello,

-We want to expand the business, not shrink it.
We want to expand the business, not to shrink it.

-I just wanted to leave, not (to) stay.

I am just wondering whether we must use 'to' or not, that is, what if we use 'to' after 'not'?

Thanks.
 

5jj

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Oct 14, 2010
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
Czech Republic
Current Location
Czech Republic
Your sentences are fine with or without to.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top