John confessed to being a spy - John confessed being a spy (Are these sentences correct?)
I would like to know if the following sentences are correct.

Examples:
1. John confessed to being a spy.
2. John confessed being a spy.

In case they both are correct, I would like to know which of them is used in American English.

Question

John confessed to being a spy - John confessed being a spy (Are these sentences correct?)
I would like to know if the following sentences are correct.

Examples:
1. John confessed to being a spy.
2. John confessed being a spy.

In case they both are correct, I would like to know which of them is used in American English.

Answer

John, as mentioned below both are grammatically correct. In the US, I'd say #1 would be more common.

Answer

Hi Jordi!

#1: "John confessed to being a spy" is correct.

Answer

They are both correct and you'll hear both in UK/Australian English - just giving a non-US perspective :)

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