1) to getting We say a guide to grammar, a complete guide to football, etc. The structure is a guide + noun, and "to" is a preposition. Instead of the noun we can use a gerund: a guide to understanding grammar, a guide to learning English.

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2) to get The phrase can be interpreted as: a guide (on how) to learn English, a guide (on how) to get out ... 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.

Insight Material

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. From that point things started to get complicated.

Final Conclusion

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 ... 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 ...