Yanx Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Not to/not do
Hi:
I would like to confirm which of the following is not right in grammar and meaning, or both ok: Are there subtle differences
1. I want to play computer instead of doing my homework.
2. I want to play computer, not to do my homework.
3. I want to play computer, not do my homework.
Thanks very much!
Xin Yan
I would like to confirm which of the following is not right in grammar and meaning, or both ok: Are there subtle differences
1. I want to play computer instead of doing my homework.
2. I want to play computer, not to do my homework.
3. I want to play computer, not do my homework.
Thanks very much!
Xin Yan
Top answer
Thanks in advance! Xin
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