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Old 18-Sep-2008, 00:28
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Hi, Teachers.

Can I say 'an approach to do sth' or 'an approach to doing sth'?

For example, we will be exploring different approaches to gathering (or gather?) information.

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In this context, "approach to doing something"
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In this context, "approach to doing something"
Thank you very much, Anglika.

When should I use "approach to do sth"?
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Thank you very much, Anglika.

When should I use "approach to do sth"?
I can't think of any places where you'd say that in preference to "approach to doing something"
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