Gerunds and Infinitives:  As Object of the Verb

 

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The following sentences from other students' writing have errors in the use of infinitive phrases.  Use what we have just learned to correct the sentences below.  Use the chart from Part 1 to guide you.

1.  ... want to leave Kazakhstan ....

2.  I had to work....

3.  ...decided to build....

4.  He wanted to open....

5.  ...people have to pay...

6.  ...wants to influence,,,

Can you explain the error for each of the sentences above, and explain the correction?

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