2006-09-01 23:45:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It depends on if the "to" is part of the verb or the phrase that comes before it. An infinitive never takes -ing. A gerund (verbal noun) or participle (verbal adjective) can.
I am looking forward to seeing you tonight. (to goes with forward)
I am opposed to riding bikes in the street. (to goes with opposed)
I am going to make cookies. (to is part of the verb, no -ing)
I am going to be making cookies. (to + infinitive, followed by -ing gerund)
I am going to pour boiling water into this pan. (to + infinitive, followed by -ing participle)
2006-09-02 13:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It's a different form of the verb--infinitives and gerunds imply two different things. The infinitive implies future tense. (I am going to run). The ING form, the gerund, means you are currently doing something (I am running.)
2006-09-02 06:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by keyz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to use an infinitive after to.eg to read, to run, to help. 'ing' added means the verb becomes a participle of anoth er verb eg to go running or a different tense eg I am reading, I was helping.
2006-09-02 06:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by happyjumpyfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google "English Study Quiz - Gerund or Infinitive" and you'll find an excellent answer.
2006-09-05 12:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by waiter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-02 06:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by Maik m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋