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Vandy Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

to+"ing"

In which cases we can use verb+ing with "to"?
  

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When the 'to' functions as a preposition rather than as part of the to- infinitive. The ing form functions as a noun. I look forward to seeing you.

— Fivejedjon

  • When the 'to' functions as a preposition rather than as part of the to- infinitive.
  • The ing form functions as a noun.
  • I look forward to seeing you.
  • - I look forward to your visit.
  • I am used to driving on the left.
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When the 'to' functions as a preposition rather than as part of the to- infinitive. The ing form functions as a noun.

I look forward to seeing you. - I look forward to your visit.
I am used to driving on the left. - I am used to this practice.
I took to skiing like a duck takes to water.
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Sometimes it's very confusing for me to distinguish between "to" as a preposition and "to" as an infinitive. Can you advise me on this?
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vandySometimes it's very confusing for me to distinguish between "to" as a preposition and "to" as an infinitive. Can you advise me on this?
Not really. It's probably easier for learners simply to note that certain verb phrases such as look forward to, be used to, be accustomed to, etc, are followed by an -ing form
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vandySometimes it's very confusing for me to distinguish between "to" as a preposition and "to" as an infinitive.
When it is followed by a noun or a verb ending in ·ing, it’s a preposition.
When it is followed by a verb in the plain form, it’s an infinitival marker (not an infinitive).
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