| 词组 | infinitives after question words who to etc |
| 释义 | Contents overview infinitives after question words : who to … , etc111 infinitives after question words: who to …, etc1indirect questions: Tell us what to do.In indirect speech (262.2), we can use an infinitive after the question words who, what, where, etc (but not usually why). This structure expresses ideas such as obligation and possibility.I wonder who to invite. (= … who I should invite.)Tell us what to do.Can you show me how to get to the station? (= … how I can get to the station?)I don't know where to put the car.Tell me when to pay.I can't decide whether to answer her email. (but not I can't understand why to do it.)2direct questions: What shall we do?We do not usually begin a direct question with How to …?, What to …?, etc. After question words, we often use shall and should.How shall I tell her? (not How to tell her?)What shall we do? (not What to do?)Who should I pay? (not Who to pay?)3titles: What to do if fire breaks out.How to …, What to …, etc are often found as titles for instructions, information leaflets, books, etc. (Note: these are not questions.)HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATIONWHAT TO DO IF FIRE BREAKS OUTFor questions beginning Why (not) + infinitive, 630.Previous Next |
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