GRAMMAR

▶ 不定詞2

A 〈自動詞+ to 不定詞〉の重要表現

Mary has got to know Japanese history since she came to Japan.

Alex happened to be at the scene of the traffic accident.

B 不定詞の受動態と進行形

We hope to be invited to the ceremony next month.

Anger against the government seems to be growing among the people.

C be 動詞+ to 不定詞

Prime Minister Ito is to visit Australia next month.

You are to take part in the morning practice.

He was never to see his hometown again during his life.

If your team is to win, you must try to place your stones closest to the center of the house.

D 独立不定詞

To begin with, I must apologize for taking so long to reply to your e-mail.

Needless to say, the Internet has become one of the most important communication tools in our lives.

E 代不定詞

Curling requires much more strength than it appears to.( = ... it appears to require.)