Tham khảo tài liệu 'oxford guide to english grammar part 24', ngoại ngữ, ngữ pháp tiếng anh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | PAGE 155 124 Noun phrase to-infinitive 124 Noun phrase to-infinitive 1 The pattern the need to write a We can use a to-infinitive clause after some verbs and adjectives. I need to write a letter. We are determined to succeed. We can also use an infinitive after a related noun. Is there really any need to write a letter We shall never lose our determination to succeed. Our decision to oppose the scheme was the right one. Everyone laughed atJerry s attempt to impress the girls. Some nouns in this pattern are ability decision intention proposal agreement demand need refusal ambition desire offer reluctance anxiety determination plan request arrangement eagerness preparations willingness attempt failure promise wish choice b Some other nouns with similar meanings can take a to-infinitive . chance effort opportunity scheme time. There will be an opportunity to inspect the plans. c But some nouns take a preposition ing-form not an infinitive. 132 7 There s no hope of getting there in time. 2 The pattern letters to write In this pattern the to-infinitive expresses necessity or possibility. I ve got some letters to write. letters that I have to write Take something to read on the train. something that you can read The doctor had a number ofpatients to see. The to-infinitive clause here is shorter and neater than the finite clause with have to or can. NOTE a For letters to be written 113 2 . b Compare these sentences. I have some work to do. I have There is some work that I need to do. I have to do some work. I must do I need to do some work. Other patterns with a noun phrase to-infinitive For the pattern with it . It s a good idea to wear safety glasses 118. For patterns with for and of . It s best for people to make their own arrangements 126. For the first person to leave 277. 14 THE INFINITIVE PAGE 156 125 Question word to-infinitive 1 We can use a question word or phrase before a to-infinitive. Ijust don t know what to say. Alice wasn t sure how much to tip .
