To Verb or Not To VerbThe word “to” is often confusing in English. It can be used as part of a modal expression, infinitive or as a preposition.
Note the usage of “to” in the following sentences. To V I used to live in Utah. I am supposed to go. I hope to see you. To V ing I am used to living in Utah. I am opposed to going. I look forward to seeing you. Similar expressions are followed by infinitives (to + V) need to V want to V hope to V happen to V mean to V tend to V care to V wish to V would like to V be allowed to V be inclined to V be reluctant to V be willing to V be happy to V be afraid to V be required to V be delighted to V be compelled to V Many prepositional combinations using “to” are followed by gerunds. look forward to V ing resort to V ing submit to V ing confess to V ing give in to V ing admit to V ing with regards to V ing be accustomed to V ing be addicted to V ing be opposed to V ing be limited to V ing be dedicated to V ing be commited to V ing be used to V ing |
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