Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: meet you
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This checks gerund vs. infinitive after a preposition. After ‘‘to’’ used as a preposition (part of a phrasal preposition like ‘‘look forward to’’), we must use a gerund (verb + -ing), not the base form.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Differentiate between the infinitive marker ‘‘to’’ (e.g., ‘‘to meet’’ after ‘‘hope’’) and the preposition ‘‘to’’ in fixed expressions like ‘‘be used to,’’ ‘‘object to,’’ and ‘‘look forward to.’’ After a preposition, use a gerund: ‘‘meeting.’’
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify ‘‘to’’ as preposition (because of ‘‘look forward to’’).Change following verb to gerund: ‘‘meet’’ → ‘‘meeting.’’Correct version (elliptical style): ‘‘Looking forward to meeting you here.’’
Verification / Alternative check:
Other examples: ‘‘I am used to working late,’’ not ‘‘used to work late’’ (different meaning). ‘‘She objects to paying extra.’’
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
A, B, and D are fine in a note-like sentence. The sole error is the verb form in C.
Common Pitfalls:
Treating every ‘‘to’’ as the infinitive marker; forgetting that many common expressions take ‘‘to + -ing.’’
Final Answer:
meet you
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