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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.
(1) Every child is free to grow.
(2) I refuse to accept that all the laws and constitutions, police, and judges are unable to protect our children.
(3) ______________________________________
(4) ______________________________________
(5) ______________________________________
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Solution
(1) Every child is free to grow.
(2) I refuse to accept that all the laws and constitutions, police, and judges are unable to protect our children.
(3) I am unable to do that.
(4) I want you to see and feel this today inside you.
(5) I am deeply honoured to recite a mantra from the ancient texts of wisdom, Vedas.
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