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I have to finish to read this book. vs I have to finish read this book.

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct form is "I have to finish reading this book." The verb "finish" is followed by the gerund form of the verb (reading) and not the base form (to read).

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I have to finish to read this book.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "finish" should be followed by the gerund form of the verb (reading) and not the base form (to read).

The correct form is "I have to finish reading this book."

Alternatives:

  • I have to finish reading this book.

I have to finish read this book.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "finish" should be followed by the gerund form of the verb (reading) and not the base form (read).

The correct form is "I have to finish reading this book."

Alternatives:

  • I have to finish reading this book.

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