A allthewayanime Guest Mar 31, 2012 #1 The verb to fake is followed by the ing form or the infinitive? e.g. I fake being sick. I fake to be sick.
The verb to fake is followed by the ing form or the infinitive? e.g. I fake being sick. I fake to be sick.
moonlike Member Joined Mar 26, 2012 Member Type English Teacher Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran Mar 31, 2012 #2 I found a noun after fake (it means to pretend that you have a feeling or illness), so I think the first one is correct. I fake being sick.
I found a noun after fake (it means to pretend that you have a feeling or illness), so I think the first one is correct. I fake being sick.
bhaisahab VIP Member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Mar 31, 2012 #3 "I fake being sick" is possible. "I fake to be sick" is not.
