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