To + -ing / infinitive
Hello,
I don't understand why we can't use the simple form of the verb in the following examples:
1. I don't object to working this Sunday. (Why can't we say "I don't object to work this Sunday"?)
2. I'm looking forward to seeing him again. (Why can't we say "I'm looking forward to see him again"?)
3. I'm used to working long hours. (Why can't we say "I'm used to work long hours"?)
Thanks.
Top answer
'To' in your examples is not part of the verb. Think of it as 'toward'; a preposition which shows kind of a direction. That's why you need the ing form of the verb functioning as nominal.
- 'To' in your examples is not part of the verb.
- Think of it as 'toward'; a preposition which shows kind of a direction.
- That's why you need the ing form of the verb functioning as nominal.
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'To' in your examples is not part of the verb. Think of it as 'toward'; a preposition which shows kind of a direction. That's why you need the ing form of the verb functioning as nominal.
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