Good morning and welcome everyone .

in this presentation we are going to explore how verbs work

with different structures. Specifically, we'll be focusing on the details of verbs followed by '-ing'
forms and infinitives."

Section A:
There are verbs that can be followed by either an object + "-ing" form or a possessive pronoun (or
noun) + "-ing" form. While both constructions convey a similar meaning, the possessive + "-ing" form
is often considered more formal or literary.

Section B
Verbs Followed by "to + ing" and "to + Noun Phrase"

Introduction:

Today, we're going to explore verbs that are followed by "to + ing" where "to" functions as a
preposition. This construction is crucial for expressing purpose, cause, or result in English sentences.

Examples and Practice:

Let's start with some examples:

"She confessed to stealing the money."

"You don't object to working late tonight, do you?"

In these sentences, the verbs "confessed" and "object" are followed by "to + ing." This structure
helps us understand the intention or attitude towards the action described by the gerund.

Now, let's look at verbs commonly followed by "to + ing" and their meanings:

Adapt: He adapted to living in a foreign country.

Adjust: She adjusted to working from home.

Admit: He admitted to cheating on the test.

Look forward: We look forward to meeting you.

Own up to: She owned up to making a mistake.

Resort to: They resorted to borrowing money.

These verbs convey specific actions or attitudes towards the gerunds that follow them.

Verbs Followed by "to + Noun Phrase":

In addition to "to + ing," some verbs can be followed by "to + noun phrase" where the noun phrase
serves as the object of the verb:

"She confessed to the crime."

"You don't object to the work, do you?"

Here, the noun phrases "the crime" and "the work" serve as the objects of the verbs "confessed" and
"object," respectively.

Section C
some verbs can be followed by different prepositions + ing form. These prepositions often convey
specific meanings or relationships between the verb and the action described by the gerund.

Here are some examples:

Different Prepositions with "-ing" Verbs

1. By + -ing:
o Some verbs like "begin," "close," "end," "finish," "open," and "start" can be
followed by "by + -ing."
o Example: "Can you begin by cleaning the floors, and then do the windows?"
(Starting the task of cleaning by focusing on the floors first.)
2. On + -ing or On + Object + -ing:
o Verbs like "concentrate," "count," "depend," "focus," "insist," and "rely" can
be followed by "on + -ing" or "on + object + -ing."
o Example: "Clare insisted on Jack wearing a suit to the party." (Clare
emphasized the importance of Jack wearing a suit.)
3. Of + -ing or Of + Object + -ing:
o Verbs such as "approve," "hear," "know," "speak," "talk," and "tell" can be
followed by "of + -ing" or "of + object + -ing."
o Example: "Have you ever heard of anyone getting arrested for gossiping
before?" (Knowing or being aware of someone getting arrested for gossiping.)
4. Object + From + -ing:
o Verbs like "deter," "discourage," "keep," "prevent," "prohibit," and "stop" can
be followed by "object + from + -ing."
o Example: "The noise from next door prevented me from sleeping." (The noise
made it difficult for me to sleep.)

By understanding these patterns, we can better use verbs with the appropriate prepositions to
convey specific meanings in sentences.