The preposition 'to' is used in approximately 15 different ways - 15 different uses/purposes.
Sometimes, the preposition 'to' can be confused with the 'to' used in infinitive verbs.
Look at the sentences below and determine if the 'to' is the preposition or part of the infinitive verb.
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I will walk to the store. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
I plan to store my old books. Infinitive<o:p></o:p>
This is my first visit to Africa. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
I’m going to party all night. Infinitive<o:p></o:p>
We’re going to a party. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
We all went to the movie theater. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
Please send it back to me. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
I wanted to go home early. Infinitive<o:p></o:p>
Place the cursor to the left of the first word. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
He wanted to leave early. Infinitive<o:p></o:p>
The working week is Monday to Friday. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
It’s five to ten. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
I wanted to wake up at seven-thirty AM. Infinitive
She was close to tears. Preposition
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I don’t know what to expect. Infinitive<o:p></o:p>
I am deeply grateful to my parents. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
I wish you hadn’t drawn attention to it. Preposition<o:p></o:p>
Did it take you a long time to finish this little quiz? Infinitive
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Thanks, Richard! I appreciate that coming from you. By the way, I can think of no better way to explain things than you have done with perfectly chosen or invented examples. It is not at all easy.
PS the 'to to...' was hardly original. It was modified from a tacky joke (I have a dustbin brain for these)... Why don't owls make love in the rain? Because it is too wet to woo.
bluelottle... "to to or not to to"... I must say that that is truly creative. Well-done! and thank you for your entertaining comments.