Verb structures
What Verb structures means in Italian GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Verb structures
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Dependent infinitives occur when a conjugated verb is followed directly by an infinitive, such as with modal verbs or verbs like 'fare' and 'lasciare'.
Topics that use Verb structures
- Verbs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Auxiliary verbs
- Auxiliary verbs in the imperfect
- Compound tenses
- Conditional perfect
- Descriptive language
- Everyday conversational phrases
- Expressing desires and wishes
- Formal and informal registers
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