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Mickey Mouse 8241 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

essential to do/doing something

Hello All,
This context is extracted from book '504 Essential Words'.

"Several layers of thin clothing are essential to keeping warm in frigid climates"

Is it correct to use 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in the above sentence as in the dictionary we have the form of ' it is essential to do something', and it is 6th edition of the Barron's book. I am doubt that they may make such a big mistake !

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Mickey Mouse 8241 Is it correct to use 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in the above sentence as in the dictionary we have the form of ' it is essential to do something', and it this is the 6th edition of the Barron's boo k? I am doubt that they may would make such a big mistak e! You're right; it's not a mistake.

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  • Mickey Mouse 8241 Is it correct to use 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in the above sentence as in the dictionary we have the form of ' it is essential to do something', and it this is the 6th edition of the Barron's boo k?
  • I am doubt that they may would make such a big mistak e!
  • You're right; it's not a mistake.
  • Mickey Mouse 8241 Several layers of thin clothing are essential to keeping warm in frigid climate s.
  • The highlighted part is called a gerund phrase.
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Mickey Mouse 8241Is it correct to use 'keeping' instead of 'keep' in the above sentence as in the dictionary we have the form of ' it is essential to do something', and it this is the 6th edition of the Barron's book? I am doubt that they may would make such a big mistake!
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Hello Teacher,
Thanks for your help.
Can I ask why you correct my sentence by replacing 'Would' instead of 'May'?! have difficulty understanding usage of 'would'.
Thankssss
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Mickey Mouse 8241Can I ask why you corrected my sentence by replacing using 'would' instead of 'may'?
"May" is probably not incorrect, but "would" is more natural in such a sentence. Look at meaning #5 of "would" in the link below.
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Really Thanks. It is so kind of you help us. You are such a wonderful teacher. So generous in sharing your excellent knowledge with us.
Thanks again for introducing such a helpful link. It is so useful for me.
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You're most welcome, and do let us know if you have more questions or if you need any further clarification. Emotion: smile
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