Here’s another post in the test your English series. This one focuses on the use of the gerund or infinitive after the word to.
Look at the sentences below. Would you use go or going to complete each one?
1. No, you didn’t wake me up. I am used to _____ to bed late. Don’t worry.
2. I attempted to _____ from my existing diet to one containing no carbs and nearly died.
3. I need to find something (or someone!) that will help me stay committed to _____ to the gym.
4. I like Starbucks, but I wouldn’t like to limit myself to _____ there only.
5. A certain celebrity, who shall remain nameless, recently admitted to _____ under the knife. Who could it be?
6. I am so looking forward to _____ on vacation.
7. Quote of the day: “In order to _____ up, one must go down, first.” Yeah, whatever.
8. I was offered an initial short-term contract with a view to _____ permanent.
9. When I was younger, I didn’t object to _____ to church. Now I kind of wish I had.
10. I am slowly getting accustomed to _____ to work on foot. It will take a little getting used, though.
11. My father’s company came dangerously close to _____ out of business.
Ready for the answers?