is '...the ability to controlling the coupling...' correct English as opp?osed to ' ...to control...'

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2007-04-08 01:51:14 · 2 answers · asked by gregwurtz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

"to control" is the infinitive and correct. "controlling" is the present participle or a gerund.

2007-04-08 01:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

'...the ability to control...' is correct.

2007-04-08 09:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jacqui Waze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋