FOR + verb in ING?
Which are the instances where that structure is used? Normally, to convey objective the "to + infinitive" is preferred.
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There are a very large number of ways in which the combination "for + verb-ing" could arise. I apologise for disturbing you. He was fined for parking on the yellow lines.
- There are a very large number of ways in which the combination "for + verb-ing" could arise.
- I apologise for disturbing you.
- He was fined for parking on the yellow lines.
- What is our strategy for winning the game?
- Who is responsible for creating this mess?
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There are a very large number of ways in which the combination "for + verb-ing" could arise.
I apologise for disturbing you.
He was fined for parking on the yellow lines.
What is our strategy for winning the game?
Who is responsible for creating this mess?
He is known for being difficult.
etc. etc.
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0EyeSeeYouWhich are the instances where that structure is used?
It doesn't have to be "for". The same is true for all prepositions.
The only verb form that can directly follow a preposition is the -ing form.
without knowing; for gardening; in approaching; from going
EyeSeeYouNormally, to convey objective
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