[Grammar] get + Object + to V; get + object + ~ing

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get + Object + to

get + object + ~ing


How are they different?

Can I say 'I got him talking' instead of 'I got him to talk'?
 
wotcha said:
get + Object + to

get + object + ~ing


How are they different?

Can I say 'I got him talking' instead of 'I got him to talk'? Yes, you can.
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