Infinitives after phase, modality, and intention
Choose aspect after another verb according to the construction's meaning.
Phase verbs such as начинать and продолжать normally select an imperfective activity. Wants and intentions can select either aspect depending on whether activity or a bounded result is intended.
- начал говорить: start an unfolding activity.
- хочу читать: want to engage in reading.
- хочу прочитать: want to read through/finish.
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