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6.7 Infinitives after the Subject /t; Infinitives after Adjectives
1. An infinitive phrase is offen used in a sentence It is fun to go to the beach.
that has if as the subject. /fhas the same Subject Infinitive Phrase
meaning as the infinitive phrase at the end of
the sentence.
2. The following verbs are common between it It costs a lot to take the course.
and the infinitive phrase: appear, be, cost, It takes time to lose weight.
seem, take.
3. The following adjectives are common It is easy to learn English.
between if and the infinitive phrase: It is important to pay attention in class.
challenging, difficult, easy, exciting,
important, necessary, rewarding.
4. The following adjectives do not follow it, but I'm determined to get a good score on the exam.
they are also commen before an infinitive: I'm reluctant to pay for private lessons.
afraid, determined, disappointed, easy, glad, We're not willing to share one book.
to indicate who or what the adjective refers to.
lucky, relieved, reluctant, willing.*
5. When an infinitive follows an adjective, use for The exercises are hard for young children to co.
+ an object (for someone) before the infinitive
“See page AS for a list of adjectives followed by infinitives.
4 Rewrite the first part of each sentence with if as the subject. Use infinitives.
1. Helping people from Niassa is rewarding for Feliciano dos Santos.
It is rewarding for Feliciano dos Santos to help people from Niassa.
2. Communication is possible through music.
through music.
3. Learning about sanitation is important for children.
about sanitation.
4. Educating people about good hygiene takes a lot of thought.
about good hygiene.
5. Washing your hands frequently is necessary to prevent disease.
to prevent disease.
6. Getting clean water to a remote village takes time.
to a remote village.
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