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Correct use of 'to'?
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Andyw12345  #509092  Sat, 03 May 08 08:11 PM

Hi guys,

Is the below use of 'to' (as opposed to 'too') correct:

If you want to talk then I am happy to

Many thanks in advance!
  
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Doll  #509096  Sat, 03 May 08 09:03 PM

Frankly, I didn't understand what you mean. 

If you want to talk, then I am happy to talk. 

Do you mean this?
  
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Andyw12345  #509139  Sun, 04 May 08 12:34 AM

Yes that it what I mean! - so is the use of 'to' correct?

Many thanks!
  
MrPedantic  #509142  Sun, 04 May 08 12:42 AM
You might hear the construction in ordinary conversation, or see it in less formal written English.

It's probably more usual for the subject of the first verb and the second (unexpressed) verb to be the same, e.g.

1. If you want me to come over tonight, I'd be happy to [come over tonight].

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Andyw12345  #509145  Sun, 04 May 08 01:16 AM

Thanks Mr P, so the use of 'to' is correct - I was saying it in an informal text message to somebody???

 

Many thanks,


Andy
  
Doll  #509306  Sun, 04 May 08 11:20 AM

It will not be a problem to use it in informal contexts.
  
Andyw12345  #509368  Sun, 04 May 08 01:58 PM

Thanks Doll :-)
  
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