Ingles 7

WISH AND IF ONLY FOR REGRETS

  INFINITIVE CLAUSES WITH IMPERSONAL “IT” In modern English, this is unusual in an informal style. We more often use  it  as an ‘introductory subject’ and put the infinitive clause later. Ø   It is easy  to find fault with others. Ø   It makes me angry  to wait for people who are never punctual. v Infinitive clause as complement An infinitive clause can be used as subject complement after  be  and other copular verbs. Ø   His goal was  to become a well known writer. Ø   Your duty is  to finish the work in time. Sentences like these can also be written with an introductory  it. Ø It was his goal  to become a well known writer. Ø It is your duty  to finish the work in time. v Infinitive as object An infinitive clause can be used as the object of a verb. Ø I want  to go. Ø I would like  to have  cornflakes for breakfast. Here is a list of common verbs that can be followed by infinitives. Afford, agree, appear, arrange, ask, attempt, beg, begin, c