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He is intent ____ passing the examination, but I’m doubtful about his chances. A. with B. on C. to D. about Note: I usually use “intent” as a verb, this usage is new to me. Do you think there is a mistake in the question? If not, what do you think the answer is? ThanksDo you think "IS" should be the verb and not "intent"?
22. Juli 2013 05:38
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"Intent on" is to be focused on a purpose
22. Juli 2013
I found some examples of using "intent" as an adjective. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/intent
22. Juli 2013
Oh.. yes, thanks Mojave, that was exactly my question, I have never used "intent" as an adjective before, that was why I suspect it was a mistake. Cool! Thanks for clarifying!
22. Juli 2013
"Intent" is an adjective as well, and that is how it is being used in this sentence. "Intent on" is correct, as SteveMP pointed out below.
22. Juli 2013
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