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I have recently found 'by using public transport' in the following sentence is closely connected with the prepositional phrase in LEO. Therefore, it should be a prepositional phrase that followed 'One way of lowering fuel consumption is'.One way of lowering fuel consumption is by...

What do you say to + ∼ ing ? be opposed to + ∼ ingobject to + ∼ ing have an objection to + ∼ ing contribute to + ∼ ing turn one's attention to + ∼ ing with a view to + ∼ ing be equal to + ∼ ing devote A to + ∼ ing look forward to + ∼ ing fall to + ∼ ing From above, "to" is a...

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...

To is a preposition in your example and all prepositions take a gerund. With regard to aviation, 2 hours to land doesn't make sense. 2 hours to landing means the airplane will come down on to the runway in 2 hours' time.CheersCB

Hello, Goodman.First of all, thank you for your reply. Part 1 The problem is that it's not easy for me to understand where I should use a gerund and where an infinitive in such sentences.As regards to first two sentences, what's the problem? It sounds unnatural for your native speaker ear, but...

Dear Innuendo, It is a prepositional phrase after «thank you». The preposition «for» must take a noun. The noun form of a verb is the «gerund». To form the «gerund» you must add «ing» to the infinitive. The gerund of «collect» is therefore «collecting». Kind regards, Goldmund

hi raj! 1) ALIKE is an adjective; it is used to compare characteristics of say two individuals. For eg. "He and his father look alike!" that is he resembles his father LIKE is used as preposition, conj., noun, and also adj. it means similar to, in a way appropriate to, in this manner. "He...