Many prepositions that are followed by verbs that end in ‘ing
Would you be interested in going to a football match?
Those are the best skis for skiing on this mountain.
They had no idea at how good she was at editing sound recordings.
What about going there after you come back form your holiday?
I would be very happy to help you with fixing the door to your house.
before ‘ing/after ‘ing
Before trying to sell it, you could try to have it fixed.
After going to visit his friends, he went to the supermarket and bought some vegan ice cream.
Before opening the door, I remembered to check if anybody was behind it.
After cooking the pie in the oven for 40 minutes, take it out so it can cool down a little.
You may decide that before going, you can let him know that you are coming back next month.
If after choosing to have English classes again you change your mind again, you can have a rest!
If ‘to’ is being used a preposition, it is followed by an ‘ing verb
We are so looking forward to going on holiday once the restrictions are lifted!
The boss says that she prefers people working in the office to working at home.
Do you prefer the bus to travelling by train?
Is there a better alternative to waiting for another bus, as it is 2 o’clock in the morning?
I prefer watching tennis to watching Formula 1.
note that ‘to’ can also be used to show purpose and is followed by the infinitive verb
I am going to buy some shopping.
They cooking to make some lunch.
She is running to catch the bus.
He is having classes to improve his English.
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