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Lesson Plan October 10, 2025

Topic: Prepositions: uses of ‘to + (verb)ing’

In this lesson you can review the uses of ‘to + (verb)ing’ in a variety of sentences.

NOTE: Normally, ‘to’ goes with a verb as part of the infinitive form (e.g. ‘to work’). If, however, the ‘to’ is a preposition that is part of a phrase, then it is followed by a gerund (-ing).

Section A: Verbs + Preposition Phrase

• He confessed to stealing the money.

• Paulina objected to helping the politician’s campaign.

• Mike never adapted to living in a cold environment.

Section B: Phrasal Verbs + Preposition Phrase

• I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

• She sticks to eating healthy, even during the holidays.

• He had to face up to losing everything he worked for.

Section C: Adjective + Preposition Phrase

• Simon is addicted to playing computer games.

• Claire is dedicated to helping the poor.

• In England, we’re used to driving on the left-hand side of the road.

Section D: Noun + Preposition Phrase

• Patrick’s addiction to playing computer games is a real problem.

• Susan’s dedication to bring up her children is normal for a parent.

• Michael’s reaction to receiving a promotion was unforgettable.

Important Points

• In the examples above, we can use nouns as well as gerunds after ‘to

  • Simon is addicted to playing computer games.

  • Simon is addicted to computer games.

• We can include a subject with the gerund

  • Andrew’s reaction to his team winning the match was priceless.

  • She objected to me calling her so late.