GRAMMAR FOCUS other uses of -ing and infinitive with to

Apuntes

• Subtopic: The -ing Form 1. Adjectives + Preposition + -ing Form Examples include "fed up with," "tired of," and "capable of." I’m tired of doing the same thing every day. 2. Nouns + Preposition + -ing Form Examples include "the chance of," "difficulty in," "a feeling of," "the idea of," "the purpose of," "the thought of," and "a way of." I hate the idea of having nothing to do. 3. Usage with Time Expressions Use the -ing form with "before," "since," "while," and "after." I’ve not been bored since changing my job. • Subtopic: Infinitive with To 4. Adjectives + Infinitive with To Examples include "about," "desperate," "easy," "likely," "keen," "surprised," "rare," and "willing." How long are you willing to wait? 5. Nouns + Infinitive with To Examples include "decision," "desire," "need," "motivation," "opportunity," and "plan." She made a decision to retire. 6. Indefinite Pronouns + Infinitive with To Use with "anything," "anyone," "anywhere," "nothing," etc., and "something." I need something to do.