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Nadiya Kovalchuk
"risk to be" or "risk of being" WHICH IS CORRECT?
There are two sentences:
1. You risk of being smashed.
2. You risk to be smashed.
Which one is correct and why?
Thank you in advance.
Apr 20, 2017 6:20 PM
Answers · 3
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Hi! After the verb "risk", you should always use the "ing" form. Your sentence should be"you risk getting (being) smashed.
Here are some examples:
1. We won't risk going to war.
2. I don't wanna risk investing my money in cars.
April 20, 2017
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Nadiya Kovalchuk
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