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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
The key to achieving sth
Hello
I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples :
The key to achieving sth
They are close to finalizing a deal.
He is commited to running this company.
Would you please explain in which occasons this happens?
Are there any specific words after wich they are followed by a gerund?
Thanks very much indeed.
I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples :
The key to achieving sth
They are close to finalizing a deal.
He is commited to running this company.
Would you please explain in which occasons this happens?
Are there any specific words after wich they are followed by a gerund?
Thanks very much indeed.
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Hi, I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples : The key to achieving sth They are close to finalizing a deal. He is commited to running this company. You don't have to use a gerund.
- Hi, I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples : The key to achieving sth They are close to finalizing a deal.
- He is commited to running this company.
- You don't have to use a gerund.
- eg The key to achievement of sth They are close to finalization of a deal.
- He is commited to the management of this company.
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Hi,
I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples :
The key to achieving sth
They are close to finalizing a deal.
He is commited to running this company.
You don't have to use a gerund. eg
The key to achievement of sth
They are close to finalization of a deal.
He is
I just dont get why after some specific words, the preposition to is followed by a gerund as in the following examples :
The key to achieving sth
They are close to finalizing a deal.
He is commited to running this company.
You don't have to use a gerund. eg
The key to achievement of sth
They are close to finalization of a deal.
He is
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Thanks for the answer
Another question that comes to my mind is that can they be followed by a verb? If not, why?
e.g. They are close to finalize a deal.
Another question that comes to my mind is that can they be followed by a verb? If not, why?
e.g. They are close to finalize a deal.
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Hi,
Another question that comes to my mind is that can they be followed by a verb? No.
If not, why? You need to be 'close to something'.
e.g. They are close to finalize a deal.
Clive
Another question that comes to my mind is that can they be followed by a verb? No.
If not, why? You need to be 'close to something'.
e.g. They are close to finalize a deal.
Clive
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nathan mckanewhy ... the preposition to is followed by a gerundThe gerund is a noun-like verb form, so it is the only way to place a verb after a preposition.
Don't confuse the preposition to with the infinitival particle to. They look exactly alike, but function differently.
See and follow the links shown there.
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