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To As A Preposition And An Infinitive Marker

October 12, 2024 - pdf

To can be a preposition or an infinitive marker. The preposition to is followed by an ing form whereas the infinitive marker to is followed by the present simple form of the verb.

Fill in the blanks with an ing form or a bare infinitive.

1. We decided to .......................... a taxi.

Correct! Wrong!

2. I am used to ............................ in harsh conditions.

Correct! Wrong!

3. I would like to .......................... a few days in the hills.

Correct! Wrong!

4. I am looking forward to .............................. from you.

Correct! Wrong!

5. I prefer traveling by train to ..............................

Correct! Wrong!

6. He refused to ............................my requests.

Correct! Wrong!

7. He is habituated to .......................... early.

Correct! Wrong!

8. She objected to my .......................... without her.

Correct! Wrong!

9. She is prone to ........................... at the most inappropriate moments.

Correct! Wrong!

10. The spokesperson refused to ..............................

Correct! Wrong!

11. She is accustomed to ................................. hard.

Correct! Wrong!

12. She is eager to ............................ everyone.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

  1. We decided to call a taxi.
  2. I am used to living in harsh conditions.
  3. I would like to spend a few days in the hills.
  4. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
  5. I prefer traveling by train to driving.
  6. He refused to entertain my requests.
  7. He is habituated to rising early.
  8. She objected to my going without her.
  9. She is prone to giggling at the most inappropriate moments.
  10. The spokesperson refused to comment.
  11. She is accustomed to working hard.
  12. She is eager to please everyone.
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