Sage-Tips

Can we use ing form after to?

So, ‘dedicated to,’ ‘devoted to,’ ‘committed to,’ and their noun forms; ‘dedication to,’ ‘devotion to,’ and ‘commitment to’ can all be followed by the -ING form of the verb.

Can we use to after like?

Would + hate, like, love, prefer When we use would or ‘d with hate, like, love, prefer, we use the to-infinitive, not the -ing form: We would love to hear you sing.

Which form of verb is used after like?

In general we prefer to use the verb-ing after like, love or hate. BUT…. with the verb ENJOY, if there is a verb after it, we can only use a VERB-ING and NOT an infinitive.

How do you use like and like?

We use like to talk about things or people which we enjoy or feel positive about:

1. like + noun phrase. I like Sarah but I don’t like her brother much.
2. like + -ing. I like swimming before breakfast.
3. like + to-infinitive. She likes to go and see her parents at the weekend.
4. like + wh-clause. I don’t like what he did.

What’s the difference between I like to and I like ing?

There is a very small difference in meaning between the two forms. The -ing form emphasises the action or experience. The to-infinitive gives more emphasis to the results of the action or event. We often use the -ing form to suggest enjoyment (or lack of it), and the to-infinitive form to express habits or preferences.

How do you make ing?

when a one-syllable verb ends in vowel + consonant, double the final consonant and add “-ing”. For example: “hit + ing = hitting”. When a verb ends in vowel + consonant with stress on the final syllable, double the consonant and add “-ing”. For example: “begin + ing = beginning”.

Which verbs can be followed by the – ing form?

Like and love can be followed by the – ing form and the to + infinitive form. They are both correct. Verbs followed by to + infinitive form When want, learn and offer are followed by another verb, it must be in the to + infinitive form.

When do you use the verb-ing after like or love?

In general we prefer to use the verb-ing after like, love or hate. BUT…. with the verb ENJOY, if there is a verb after it, we can only use a VERB-ING and NOT an infinitive.

Can a verb be followed by another verb?

A verb can be followed by another verb. The second one usually needs to change into the – ing form or the to + infinitive form. Which form you need depends on what the first verb is. When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the – ing form. I enjoy travelling.

How do you use the -ING and past participle correctly?

Learning to use the “-ing,” the infinitive (“to” + base form of the verb), and the past participle (in regular verbs, this is formed by adding “-ed” to the end of the verb) verb forms correctly can be challenging. When do you use “finishing” versus “to finish ” versus “finished”?