by using ING
hi, I would likte to know when I can use the infitive to improve my skills to speack english.... this is a confussion for me "For showING me the meaning of success" but however I understand this " I'm walking now" or "my mother is cooking"...... please somebody help me.

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by using ING
hi, I would likte to know when I can use the infitive to improve my skills to speack english.... this is a confussion for me "For showING me the meaning of success" but however  I understand this " I'm walking now" or "my mother is cooking"...... please somebody help me.

Answer

The -ing ending can be used two ways

First as a way to show continuous action such as your example "I am walking now"

The other is a way of making a noun out of a verb. This is called a gerund.
Example
Walking is good for your health.

The infinitive  (to + verb) is usually used together with another verb
Example
I want to walk to school  now.
Hope this helps you

Johnz

Answer

For showING
preposition + ING
That rule is easy.

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