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Å vs at: choosing between infinitive and subclause

Structure:

same subject → å + infinitive; different subject → at + subclause

Norwegian (like other Scandinavian languages) cannot use an infinitive when the subject of the infinitive differs from the main subject.

Example:

Jeg vil dra. (same subject) / Jeg vil at du skal dra. (different subject) **Translation:** I want to leave. / I want you to leave.

Examples

Jeg vil dra.

I want to leave.

(same subject) / Jeg vil at du skal dra.

/ I want you to leave.

(different subject)

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Jeg vil dra."

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