Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Inf"
The meaning of "Inf" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
O que significa be likely to + inf.?
A:
It means that there's a good chance that the person will do such thing.
She's likely to get that job. (She will probably get that job)
I'm likely to move to Japan next year. (There a good chance I'll move to Japan next year)
This room is not likely to fit 20 people (you probably can't fit 20 people in this room)
She's likely to get that job. (She will probably get that job)
I'm likely to move to Japan next year. (There a good chance I'll move to Japan next year)
This room is not likely to fit 20 people (you probably can't fit 20 people in this room)
Synonyms of "Inf" and their differences
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre Used to + inf e Was used to + noun / V+ing ?
A:
I used to go swimming - I habitually went swimming or I went swimming regularly.
I was used to going swimming meant that you became accustomed to going swimming
I was used to going swimming meant that you became accustomed to going swimming
Q:
Qual é a diferença entre could do(inf.) e could have done(past participle) ?
A:
"could do" is present tense. For example, "I could do my homework right now."
"could have done" is past tense. For example, "I could have done my homework yesterday."
"could have done" is past tense. For example, "I could have done my homework yesterday."
Other questions about "Inf"
Q:
Hey :) I've been told that "happen to + inf verb" had several different meanings! Could someone explain them to me and give me one example for each case?
Thank you very much for your time!
Thank you very much for your time!
A:
For polite requests:
You don't happen to know the time, do you?
Something that occurs by chance:
I just happened to be in town and thought I would come and say hello.
You don't happen to know the time, do you?
Something that occurs by chance:
I just happened to be in town and thought I would come and say hello.
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