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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I need you to help me out with a bit of advice. (BNC)
Please encourage your friends to become the Museum's friends. (BNC) He helped her to make the house ready for the next occupant… (BNC) …the disappearance of the forest habitat had forced the herbivore to turn meat-eater. (BNC) …the worker can claim that the employer be condemned to pay them compensation… (BNC) |
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