Haruko
"go swimming" or "go to swim" ? Why can't I say "go to swim" ?
Oct 19, 2013 5:16 AM
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The first example is correct as you have to use the gerund '-ing' --- It's the standard [go + ing] form ''go swimming''. "go to swim" is however possible but, there's something missing. You might have to emphasize a location to make it work so, the sentence would be ''go (to the beach) to swim''.
October 19, 2013
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We use "go [verb]ing" for activities. The only alternative is "go for a swim".
October 19, 2013
1
go swimming
October 19, 2013
1
"go swimming" is correct!
October 19, 2013
"I love to swim during the summer months". Alternatively, "I love to go swimming during the summer months". Which do you prefer and why?
April 19, 2023
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