From that point things started to get complicated. From that point things started getting complicated. From that point things started to getting complicated. Which of these sentences would be corr...
"started to get", "started getting" or "started to getting" - which is ...
To Get is the normal form and would be best for everyday use. However book titles are allowed artistic license. Regarding the to Getting forms, I would think of it this way: 1) The Essential Guide to (doing something) + (which is) Getting Your Book Published and 2) The Guide to (doing something) + (which is) Getting it On In these examples each phrase can stand on its own, but you have follow ...
So, I like getting/ to get to the station in plenty of time. In grammar in use book, the bold part has been considered as correct answer. I am wondering why. What is more, would you show me a more detailed explanation or another synonym for the following?-- I have some problem with especially using the preposition in along with plenty of time.
Which one is correct- He did not succeed to get the job though he tried his level best. He did not succeed in getting the job though he tried his level best. Book says second one is correct.
Yes there is a difference. Trees are getting cut down refers to an action that is in progress. Someone is cutting the trees. It is the form encountered more frequently. Trees getting cut down can be used in the context of an intended action. To explain: If someone has decided to cut some trees down, they may be referred to as the trees getting cut down. The trees are still standing at the time ...