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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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