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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Before + -ing

Could you tell me which one is right and natural between the following sentences? Thank you.

Superman must change his clothes before [going to save people/saving people].
  

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Both would seem OK in different contexts. To me, lucas21c going to save people this one suggests he must change his clothes before "going" to save people; probably he is at home, and wants to go elsewhere to save people, and before he "goes" to do that, he must change his clothes. lucas21c saving people This one sounds a little strange, but I wouldn't say it's incorrect.

— Karansardana

  • Both would seem OK in different contexts.
  • To me, lucas21c going to save people this one suggests he must change his clothes before "going" to save people; probably he is at home, and wants to go elsewhere to save people, and before he "goes" to do that, he must change his clothes.
  • lucas21c saving people This one sounds a little strange, but I wouldn't say it's incorrect.
  • This one suggests "before saving people, he must change his clothes.
  • Sounds a little weird definitely.
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Both would seem OK in different contexts. To me,
lucas21cgoing to save people
this one suggests he must change his clothes before "going" to save people; probably he is at home, and wants to go elsewhere to save people, and before he "goes" to do that, he must change his clothes.
lucas21csaving people
This one sounds a little
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