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Question
In the following sentences the underlined words are called infinitives. Find such examples from the speech and underline the infinitives.
- Every child is free to grow.
- I refuse to accept that all the laws and constitutions, police and judges are unable to protect our children.
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Solution
- I am unable to do that.
- I want you to see and feel this today inside you.
- I am deeply honoured to recite a mantra from the ancient texts of wisdom, the Vedas.
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