Preposition 'to' + '-ing' or 'infinitive'? - Learners' Questions
video description
Date: 2020-09-18
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 9
Nawar
Hi Dan, so there is no rule to determine what to use.
The verbs you mentioned are so common and most learners know them, but the question is: is there a list of these verbs? Is it a big list?
The case is not easy all the time because sometimes we come across some phrases that confuse us, for example
There were some hurdles 'to playing' or 'to play' soccer on this pitch.
What about using ' to' as a preposition or as an infinitive after nouns or adjectives?
reply
Hi Dan, so there is no rule to determine what to use.
The verbs you mentioned are so common and most learners know them, but the question is: is there a list of these verbs? Is it a big list?
The case is not easy all the time because sometimes we come across some phrases that confuse us, for example
There were some hurdles 'to playing' or 'to play' soccer on this pitch.
What about using ' to' as a preposition or as an infinitive after nouns or adjectives?
reply
education
I prefer speaking English to learning grammar. Id like to study abroad after graduating ,so I should learn English as often as I can,even make it a daily routine. I believe each effort is a stepping stone to my final achievement-becoming a good teacher.I object to people talking loudly in public which makes me annoyed so that I cant focus on my works.
I really learn a lot from BBC learning English!
reply
I prefer speaking English to learning grammar. Id like to study abroad after graduating ,so I should learn English as often as I can,even make it a daily routine. I believe each effort is a stepping stone to my final achievement-becoming a good teacher.I object to people talking loudly in public which makes me annoyed so that I cant focus on my works.
I really learn a lot from BBC learning English!
reply
The
Actually, I prefer playing badminton to playing football. I'm used to playing it every Wednesday in a court near my home. Besides, I'm pleased to meet my friends there. Other than that, I'm also interested in playing table tennis. Fortunately, I got round to playing it last year.
reply
Actually, I prefer playing badminton to playing football. I'm used to playing it every Wednesday in a court near my home. Besides, I'm pleased to meet my friends there. Other than that, I'm also interested in playing table tennis. Fortunately, I got round to playing it last year.
reply
monomakes
At 1:11, you complicate things by saying I'm interested in learning TO SPEAK English.
It's not representative of the subtitles and introducing another verb (to speak) could be confusing for learners given the fact that yet another 'to' infinitive (and beyond!) appears.
reply
At 1:11, you complicate things by saying I'm interested in learning TO SPEAK English.
It's not representative of the subtitles and introducing another verb (to speak) could be confusing for learners given the fact that yet another 'to' infinitive (and beyond!) appears.
reply
Дмитрий
Wonderful lesson, as usual. Paola, thanks for good question, Dan - thanks for all your interesting answers. And for your sense of humor, of course. It's great. BBCLE - good job.
Have a nice day to everybody.
reply
Wonderful lesson, as usual. Paola, thanks for good question, Dan - thanks for all your interesting answers. And for your sense of humor, of course. It's great. BBCLE - good job.
Have a nice day to everybody.
reply
Ezaldeen
to +ing or infinitive verb for example
1_eating fruit and vegetables keep you a fit
2 _it's easy to keep you are fit
now question
is that considering collect between examples 1 _ 2 ?
reply
to +ing or infinitive verb for example
1_eating fruit and vegetables keep you a fit
2 _it's easy to keep you are fit
now question
is that considering collect between examples 1 _ 2 ?
reply
education
I noticed alot of articles have been used to write :
dis instead of this
dat instead of that
wif intsead of with
teh instead of the
TEMP don't know what is mean
why ???
reply
I noticed alot of articles have been used to write :
dis instead of this
dat instead of that
wif intsead of with
teh instead of the
TEMP don't know what is mean
why ???
reply
Maximiliano
I have a doubt, teacher. You have said that to is a preposition when it is followed by ing verbs, but when it is followed by bare infinite verbs, what is that to? Is it a particule?
reply
I have a doubt, teacher. You have said that to is a preposition when it is followed by ing verbs, but when it is followed by bare infinite verbs, what is that to? Is it a particule?
reply
Inju
Great video, Dan! Thanks a lot! I have a request though. I'd much appreciate some example sentences for each verb on your slide. Thank you!
reply
Great video, Dan! Thanks a lot! I have a request though. I'd much appreciate some example sentences for each verb on your slide. Thank you!
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
