Introduction

Infinitives, -ing forms and participles can all begin clauses.

• I’d like to look at those papers again. (infinitive clause)
• She ran out laughing like a hyena. (participle clause)
• Cooked in a slow oven, it will taste delicious. (participle clause)

This Section deals with a few more complex structures of this kind.

Do you know what’s wrong with these, and why?

I can’t understand why to do it. (see here)

How to tell her? (see here)

Looking out of our window, the mountains were marvellous. (see here)

I’m going to Austria for learning German. (see here)

It’s probable for her to be in a bad temper. (see here)

I need for you to help me. (see here)