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Latest post Wed, May 28 2008 7:43 PM by Grammar Geek. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  520157 Wed, 28 May 08 07:41 PM

which of these is gramatically correct "love is never have to say.." or "love is never having to say..."

Grammar Geek  +  520160 Wed, 28 May 08 07:43 PM

Use the -ing form.

The gerund acts like a noun, so there is balance in the sentence. Noun is noun.

 

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