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Superblacksmith Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

The word after "to"

I have come across some articles which uses "-ing" after "to". As far as I am concerned, my teacher always taught me that we have to use a root word after the "to" word. For instance, "to read" instead of "to reading". But I somehow came across these kinds of words from time to time. I would really be thankful if anyone could clarify this for me. Thank you.
  

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Hi, You can't say things like 'I like to reading'. But you can say eg 'The teacher changed our homework from math to reading' . Perhaps it's this kind of sentence that you have seen?

— Clive

  • Hi, You can't say things like 'I like to reading'.
  • But you can say eg 'The teacher changed our homework from math to reading' .
  • Perhaps it's this kind of sentence that you have seen?
  • Search Gogle for 'to reading' and see what you can find.
  • eg Say Goodbye to Reading Glasses!
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Hi,



You can't say things like 'I like to reading'.



But you can say eg 'The teacher changed our homework from math to reading'.

Perhaps it's this kind of sentence that you have seen?



Search Gogle for 'to reading' and see what you can find.

eg Say Goodbye to Reading Glasses!


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Referring to this:

In the third post. "i think the best way to learn english grammar is try your best to reading more"
Shouldn't it supposed to be "to read more"?

I googled "to using" and found this: "A Guide to Using Your First Tampon"
Why are they using "using" instead of "use"?
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Hi,

Referring to this:

In the third post. "i think the best way to learn english grammar is try your best to reading more"

Shouldn't it supposed to be "to read more"? Yes, this sentence is not correct.

I googled "to using" and found thi
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This has been discussed many times before.

See and follow the links given there.

CJ
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superblacksmithI googled "to using" and found this: "A Guide to Using Your First Tampon"
Why are they using "using" instead of "use"?
This type of usage is very common. The "ing" form of the verb after prepositions is called gerund. i.e.
The secret to eliminating your debts.
I am looking forward to meeting you.
He
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