Infinitive/Why not

Infinitive/Why not
Message from pavca posted on 12-03-2015 at 16:34:06 (D | E | F)
Hello,
could you help me get/ understand this problem?

why NO TO should be used at the infinitive in this sentence?
“Why not have a drink at home?” in test Number 8723 by anonyme

It was mentioned here that no TO is used after "WHY NOT"
Is there any rule or should it be regarded as an idiom?
Thank you in advance for any reply.
pavca

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Edited by lucile83 on 12-03-2015 22:47

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Re: Infinitive/Why not from razzor, posted on 12-03-2015 at 17:36:18 (D | E)
Hello,
Indeed, 'to' is not used after 'why not' - just the base form of the verb. It is just a rule you need to learn.
Why not speak English?
If you're tired, why not go to sleep?
Etc

See you!

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Re: Infinitive/Why not from pavca, posted on 12-03-2015 at 18:17:31 (D | E)
Hello razzor,
Thank you very much for your answer and used examples.
I haven’t seen, heard, met this so far, now it is my turn to practice it:
I am not afraid of asking questions any more:
Why not ask razzor, he will help you, I am sure!
See you.

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Re: Infinitive/Why not from razzor, posted on 12-03-2015 at 18:41:55 (D | E)
Yes, don't hesitate to ask any further questions! We are always here to help

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Re: Infinitive/Why not from gerondif, posted on 12-03-2015 at 19:21:27 (D | E)
Hello,
in fact, it is a suggestion:
Why don't we have a drink at home?
Why not have a drink at home?
What about having a drink at home ?
How about having a drink at home ?
Let's have a drink at home !
Would you like (us) to have a drink at home ?

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Re: Infinitive/Why not from pavca, posted on 27-03-2015 at 15:24:27 (D | E)
Hello razzor, gerondif,
I can be very happy I’ve found the Forum plus your helpful suggestions,
from your own point of view.
Why not come and have a drink! Exactly!
Thank you.

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