린치핀으로 학습하는 그래머_The Only Way to Be Indispensable Is to Be Different: Understanding To-Infinitives
No one is a genius all the time. But all of us are genius sometimes. Linchpins are indispensable, the driving force of our future. The only way to be indispensable is to be different. 1. What Is a To-Infinitive? A to-infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by "to." It is commonly used to express purpose, intention, or result. In the sentence "The only way to be indispensable is to be different." from Seth Godin’s Linchpin , the phrase "to be indispensable" and "to be different" are examples of to-infinitives. Common Uses of To-Infinitives: As the subject of a sentence To do meaningful work is a privilege. As the complement of a verb His goal is to create something remarkable. To show purpose or intention He works hard to achieve success. 2. Examples from Linchpin Seth Godin’s book Linchpin emphasizes the importance of being unique and creating value. Here are some sentences from the book that illustrate to-infinitive...