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C1 · Word order

Het is … om … te

Abstract nouns followed by an infinitive clause.

  1. The point of the meeting is to inform residents.
  2. The challenge is to find a solution both parties can accept.
  3. The aim of the review is to reduce the waiting time.
  4. The instruction is to submit the documents in duplicate.
  5. The problem is to finance the maintenance of the building.
  6. Her task is to write a summary of the debate.
  7. The commission's task is to investigate the procedure.
  8. The strategy is to combine the two proposals.
  9. The purpose of the tool is to make the calculations easier.
  10. The risk is to lose the trust of the neighbourhood.
  11. It is the intention of the board to postpone the decision.
  12. The obligation is to report any change in writing.