Pattern: V n to-inf
The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.
To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:
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We were preparing children to sit for the current examination. (BNC)
…as if expecting his brother's anger to turn to blows… (BNC) He helped her to make the house ready for the next occupant… (BNC) …and no corvids other than magpies have been observed to breed at Santa Fe. (BNC) I dare you to ask me… (BNC) |
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