Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Infinitive Markers


In some occasion, we can find in the composition we are developing, some phrases which begin in a similar way using the same infinitive marker:

In order to evaluate this component, we will review the accomplishment of the proposal

In order to evaluate the characteristics above mentioned…

In order to evaluate this point…

The infinitive marker is that word or affix located in front of the verb stem in the infinitive.

The infinitive markers are used to express a purpose an objective and so as not to be as repetitive we must have clear that infinitive markers are interchangeable.

The infinitive markers are : in order to, so as to, to.

Our text will be enriched applying different infinitive markers. For example, I will replace my second and third phrase in this way:

So as to evaluate the characteristics above mentioned…

To evaluate this point…

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