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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
Hi,
What is correct grammar? and why? and in what situations or context?
I spend a lot of time LEARNING English.
or...
I spend a lot of time TO LEARN English.
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Please be specific - thanks
What is correct grammar? and why? and in what situations or context?
I spend a lot of time LEARNING English.
or...
I spend a lot of time TO LEARN English.
Are there other popular forums I can ask?
Please be specific - thanks
Top answer
I spend a lot of time learn ing English. [process] I spent a lot of money to learn English. [goal]
- I spend a lot of time learn ing English.
- [process] I spent a lot of money to learn English.
- [goal]
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I spend a lot of time learning English. [process]
I spent a lot of money to learn English. [goal]
I spent a lot of money to learn English. [goal]
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Adding to PHilip's comment, the gerund form is more idiomatic and commom.
Learning English is a long process, thus the time must be continual from past to present and perhaps into the future. I would say present perfect is a more appropriate tense: "I have spent a lot of time learning English (over the years).
I wouldn't use "to learn" in past context. Perhaps: He
Learning English is a long process, thus the time must be continual from past to present and perhaps into the future. I would say present perfect is a more appropriate tense: "I have spent a lot of time learning English (over the years).
I wouldn't use "to learn" in past context. Perhaps: He
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