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I have always seen these analyzed as a kind of result clause; the
infinitive functioning as a complement to the adjective.
Kathleen Ward
UC Davis
On Apr 22, 2008, at 5:08 AM, Peter Adams wrote:
> I'm wondering if someone on the list could help me with the
> analysis of the following:
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> He was too drunk to drive.
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> What is the function of the infinitive "to drive"?
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> Peter Adams
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