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An Issue with an infinitive phrase

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:19 pm
by rusqb
The sentence is the following:
I'm offering you something to help you get that back.

I can't figure out whether "to help" refers to "offering" or "something"?

Re: An Issue with an infinitive phrase

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:12 am
by Alan
The point is moot: either analysis is possible with no bearing on the overall meaning.