misuse of 

infinitives

use the gerund 


after prepositions or preposition phrases


Without + -ing

She walked out the door without talking to anyone.

Never say: She walked out the door without to speak to anyone.

instead of

  
 He went away instead of waiting for the bus.

Never say: He went away instead to wait for the bus.

Capable of


 
Andrew is capable of playing football.

Never say: Andrew is capable to play football.

misuse of infinitives

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misuse of infinitives

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