Is “how to do it” grammatically correct?

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If it is, then what is the verb?

kiamlaluno · Accepted Answer · 2011-01-29 11:08:11Z

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How used with an infinitive means in what way or manner, by what means.

He showed me how to adjust the focus.
He did not know how he ought to behave.
How does it work?
—The New Oxford American Dictionary

He showed me how to do it.

answered Jan 29 '11 at 11:08

kiamlaluno
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I see! thank you. – lovespring Jan 29 '11 at 12:56

Ward Muylaert · Answer 2 · 2011-01-29 09:07:08Z

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I would assume this is an infinitive phrase turned into a question.

As such, the verb would be "to do" in the phrase "to do it". However, I'm not sure if and how that changes with a "how" in front of it.

answered Jan 29 '11 at 9:07

Ward Muylaert
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thank you, Ward. – lovespring Jan 29 '11 at 12:57

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