Uses of "to" To occurs with several classes of verbs.
1. verb + to + infinitive Verbs in this group express willingness, desire, intention, or obligation.
willingness: be willing, consent, refuse desire: desire, want, wish, like, ask, request, prefer intention: intend, plan, prepare obligation: be obligated, have, need Examples:
(9) I refuse to allow you to intimidate me with your threats. (10) I'd like to ask her how long she's been skiing. (11) I plan to graduate this summer. (12) Henry had to pay his tuition at the Bursar's office.
2. In other cases "to" is used as an ordinary preposition. verbs of communication: listen, speak (but not tell), relate, appeal (in the sense of 'plead,' not 'be attractive') verbs of movement: move, go, transfer, walk/run/swim/ride/drive/ fly, travel
For more information, click on the following link:
Also, 'to' can be shortened from 'in order to' - I think this is what we were talking about in tutorial ('linkers' and 'connectors' not 'conjunctions').
eg: I went to the shops to buy some milk (in order to = the reason)
I have read about your comments and find clearer than before,when 'to' is a conjection,it's more about subjective thoughts.I think I can do it well after more exercise.Thank you,Laura,we like you so much.
Uses of "to"
ReplyDeleteTo occurs with several classes of verbs.
1. verb + to + infinitive
Verbs in this group express willingness, desire, intention, or obligation.
willingness: be willing, consent, refuse
desire: desire, want, wish, like, ask, request, prefer
intention: intend, plan, prepare
obligation: be obligated, have, need
Examples:
(9) I refuse to allow you to intimidate me with your threats.
(10) I'd like to ask her how long she's been skiing.
(11) I plan to graduate this summer.
(12) Henry had to pay his tuition at the Bursar's office.
2. In other cases "to" is used as an ordinary preposition.
verbs of communication: listen, speak (but not tell), relate, appeal (in the sense of 'plead,' not 'be attractive')
verbs of movement: move, go, transfer, walk/run/swim/ride/drive/ fly, travel
For more information, click on the following link:
Prepositions of Direction: To, On (to), In (to)
and a useful exercise:
http://www.usingenglish.com/handouts/349.html
Hope that helps you
Also, 'to' can be shortened from 'in order to' - I think this is what we were talking about in tutorial ('linkers' and 'connectors' not 'conjunctions').
ReplyDeleteeg: I went to the shops to buy some milk (in order to = the reason)
I have read about your comments and find clearer than before,when 'to' is a conjection,it's more about subjective thoughts.I think I can do it well after more exercise.Thank you,Laura,we like you so much.
ReplyDelete:) You're welcome!
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