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Verb patterns and structures - III
Subject + verb + question word + infinitive
In this structure we use question word + infinitive as direct object.
Note that it is wrong to use ‘What to do?’ as a question. You must say ‘What shall we do?’ or ‘What is to be done?’
The question word + infinitive can be changed into a noun clause.
Subject + verb + indirect object + question word + infinitive
Have (or get) + object + past participle
Getting something done by somebody else is expressed by the structure have (or get) + object + past participle.
The… the… with comparative adjectives
Comparison and contrast are expressed by the use of the … the …with comparative adjectives in parallel clauses. This structure is used to show proportionate increase or decrease.