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After a preposition always gerund (verb + ing)?
Hi there.
I've been having problems in order to understand the correct use of the gerund and infinitive.
I don't know if there is any rule to understand that but this is in fact the worst problem that I have nowadays studying English.
So please, I appreciate any tip or general rule to get the point of the correct use of gerunds/infinitives.
Thanks!!
2012年5月31日 08:23
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This is a good rule. It has no exceptions!
If we want to use a verb after a preposition, it must be a gerund. It is impossible to use an infinitive after a preposition. So for example, we say:
I will call you after arriving at the office.
Please have a drink before leaving.
I am looking forward to meeting you.
Do you object to working late?
Tara always dreams about going on holiday.
Notice that you could replace all the above gerunds with "real" nouns:
I will call you after my arrival at the office.
Please have a drink before your departure.
I am looking forward to our lunch.
Do you object to this job?
Tara always dreams about holidays.
more info here http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-gerunds_2.htm
2012年5月31日
Yes. Always.
2012年5月31日
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