To V or Not To V
The 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. |
Modal expressions are always followed by the base form of the verb.
ought to
have to
have got to
used to |
be to
be able to
be supposed to
be going to |
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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