B1#Sentence buildingOfficial15 sentences

Wh- word + to-infinitive

A question word plus a to-infinitive makes a compact phrase — what to buy, how to fix it, where to park, who to contact: "I forgot what to buy," "She's figuring out where to go."

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  1. 1I forgot what to buy at the bookstore.
  2. 2We’re choosing what to wear for the school concert tonight.
  3. 3Our manager hasn’t decided who to hire this month.
  4. 4He’s learning how to manage his budget well.
  5. 5The coach is thinking about how to motivate the new players.
  6. 6We’re planning when to hold the team meeting.
  7. 7They are discussing when to release the update.
  8. 8She is figuring out where to buy fresh herbs.
  9. 9I’m checking where to park near the museum.
  10. 10He learned how to fix a leaky faucet.
  11. 11Could you show me how to use this coffee machine?
  12. 12We wrote a list of what to bring for the trip.
  13. 13Please tell us who to contact in an emergency.
  14. 14She wondered which bus to take to the stadium.
  15. 15I wasn’t sure which size to order for the shoes.

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