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Scott Harper Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Become or becoming

Which is the proper way to use and why?

"I am a fisherman and outdoorsman on my way to becoming a star."

OR

"I am a fisherman and outdoorsman on my way to become a star."

Thanks!
  

Top answer

It is "becoming" because sometimes the object of the preposition "to" is the gerund, the verb form ending in .

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  • It is "becoming" because sometimes the object of the preposition "to" is the gerund, the verb form ending in .
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It is "becoming" because sometimes the object of the preposition "to" is the gerund, the verb form ending in .
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