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20 “TO” Phrases That Can Use Verb+ing
Is the correct sentence “I’m usedto live here” or “I’m used to living here”? In this advanced English grammar lesson, you will learn TWENTY phrases that can be followed by gerunds (verb+ing). Yes! It’s possible, and it’s much more common than you think. In this class, you will PRACTICE repeating sentences that use phrases such as “lead to,” “object to,” “look forward to,” “pay attention to,” “relate to,” “respond to,” and many more. When you are finished, make sure you do the quiz to make sure you’ve got it.
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Hi Alex;
In Spain we usually to dinner at nine or ten.
I hope this make you think.
Haha. I know! I have a student in Italy who doesn’t eat dinner until 9:30, and he doesn’t go to bed until 1 a.m. I know this is a cultural thing.
Hello Alex, i wait your program for me
Hi. What program are you referring to?
Hi Mr Alex and thank you so much for your wonderful lesson. It really helps me in how to form grammatically correct English sentences with gerund.
I would like to know if there is any differences between these two sentences :
His new method led to creating of many problems among shareholders,
His new method led to the creation of many problems among shareholders.
He contributed to developing new ways,
He contributed to the development of new ways.
I hope for you a great week-end.
Or, he
Great questions! First of all, one quick correction:
His new method led to creating many problems among shareholders.
“To the creation of” is correct in the second sentence.
The main difference is in the feeling of the sentences. Because gerunds end in -ing, there is a stronger sense of a continuous process or activity versus a singular moment of development or creation. In your sentences, I actually prefer the second structures in both of your examples.
thanks for making best of best i am realy look forward to watching all of your educational videos on youtube
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it. I’ll keep making more to help learners understand and practice more.
Thank you so much. I really apreciate you classes. I going to get back to watchign again.
That’s good to hear! I’m happy to see you back. :)
It is such a wonderful and great educational lesson
Thanks! I’m glad it’s useful. It’s a very common question that doesn’t get answered enough.
Hi, Alex! Could you please clarify if is it completely wrong to say “Everyone is looking forward to SEE you tomorrow” instead of “Everyone is looking forward to SEEING you tomorrow” (Question 9). Or there is only the difference in meanings? Thank you for another lesson.
Actually, already have found the answer. The form “Looking forward to SEE you” is always grammatically incorrect. Soz, I was so inattentive. :(
“Look forward to” should be followed by verb+ing.
“We’re looking forward to getting the results.”
“I’m looking forward to hearing back from you.”
And I just read the comment you wrote under this one, but I’ve already typed up this response, so I’m going to post it anyway. :)
Merci Alex.
De rien, Beernaard!
I can not see the video
Our videos are on YouTube, so if you are viewing the site from China, the videos will be blocked. However, you can also watch some of our videos on Bilibili.
10/10 thx
Well done! The next challenge is to use some of these phrases in speaking.
Thank you, teacher Alex, great lesson! I look forward to learning more English material.
That’s great! Thanks for your comment, dodik.
Thanks Alex! That was a fun, useful video!! Take care!
My pleasure! I’m glad you found the lesson useful.
Hi,Alex you did a great job.
Thanks a lot dear Alex for this amazing lesson simply you re the best Alex aka John Ritter from Toronto
well lecture thanks many times