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Which form of verb is used after to?
Normally, ‘to’ goes with a verb (as part of the infinitive form), not a noun. If, however, the ‘to’ is a preposition that is part of a combination, then it is OK to use a gerund after to.
What is a verb plus ing?
A verb ending in -ing is either a present participle or a gerund. These two forms look identical. The difference is in their functions in a sentence.
What does ing and fro ing mean?
Definition of to-ing and fro-ing : a passing back and forth.
When to use “to” plus the “ing” form of a verb?
As the example above shows, sometimes it is correct to use “to” plus the –ing form of a verb. Many non-native English speakers are reluctant to use –ing after “to”. Maybe this is because you learnt at school that after “to” a verb should always be in the infinitive. This is only half true.
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”?
Should you use -ing after “to” in English?
Many non-native English speakers are reluctant to use –ing after “to”. Maybe this is because you learnt at school that after “to” a verb should always be in the infinitive. This is only half true. “To” actually has two uses – EITHER as an infinitive marker (i.e. to show that the next word is an infinitive verb – e.g.
When do we use the -ing form or the infinitive?
After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. Occasionally we can use either form and there is a change in meaning. So what’s the rule for whether we use the -ing form or the infinitive?