I really need to stop smoking! (90)
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To Stop+ verb + ing |
UPDATED: NOV 2021
This is called a "GERUND". Learn More
PROBLEM:
If you say this:
You should say:
- "I am going to stop to smoke."
X INCORRECT (but you will be understood)
You should say:
- "I am going to stop smoking."
X CORRECT
EXAMPLES:
- He has to stop talking so much in our meetings.
- Politicians have got to stop lying.
- When are you going to stop smoking?
- I'm going to stop going to work early in the morning.
- I stopped smoking five years ago.
