Learn English Grammar: Infinitives of Purpose

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Honestly, I've learnt this by pretty much listening to native speakers It's kinda hard to explain from a grammar standpoint nevertheless you nailed it but since you touched on a grammar-related subject let me ask you about the use of "ing" after to. How do I know when to add it to the verb or when to leave it in its infinitive form? as in Mother Teresa devoted her life to HELPING/HELP the poor. I wanna say it's "helping" but thats very intuitive-laden not because I know it for sure. tHANKS....

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Here are three situations where a gerund must be used after the preposition 'to': 1) If 'to' is part of a phrasal verb or verb + preposition combination: I look forward to meeting your parents tonight! / He confessed to killing his next-door neighbour. 2) If 'to' is part of an adjective + preposition combination: I am addicted to watching soap operas on TV! / She is committed to improving the education system. 3) If 'to' is part of a noun + preposition combination: His addiction to gambling has caused a lot of stress for his family./ Her great dedication to teaching inspires her students. So, according to rule #1, the correct way to write the sentence in your comment would be: Mother Teresa devoted her life to HELPING the poor. 😃

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Can’t we use gerunds for giving reasons like I go to gym for staying fit.

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