WHEN CAN WE USE A GERUND AFTER THE PREPOSITION “TO”?
We usually find "‘TO"’ with a verb (as part of the infinitive form). However, when "TO" is a preposition which is part of a combination ( Phrasal verb, prepositional verb, idiom, adjective + preposition) , then it is correct to use a gerund after it.
The list below includes some of the most commonly used phrases containing the "TO + GERUND" formula.
WHEN CAN WE USE A GERUND AFTER THE PREPOSITION “TO”?
We usually find "‘TO"’ with a verb (as part of the infinitive form). However, when "TO" is a preposition which is part of a combination ( Phrasal verb, prepositional verb, idiom, adjective + preposition) , then it is correct to use a gerund after it.
The list below includes some of the most commonly used phrases containing the "TO + GERUND" formula.
WHEN CAN WE USE A GERUND AFTER THE PREPOSITION “TO”?
We usually find "‘TO"’ with a verb (as part of the infinitive form). However, when "TO" is a preposition which is part of a combination ( Phrasal verb, prepositional verb, idiom, adjective + preposition) , then it is correct to use a gerund after it.
The list below includes some of the most commonly used phrases containing the "TO + GERUND" formula.
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