Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Patrol

Can I say,

The police go around the neighbourhood to patrol.
  

Top answer

You can, but it's awkward. The police patrol the neighborhood is much better.

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You can, but it's awkward.

The police patrol the neighborhood is much better.