Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion

I guess Hearing is incorrect.

I think Hearing is incorrect. But I need the detail explanation why a hearing is used?

Awesome explanation @Nidhi. Thanks a lot.

I think it needs no improvment.

Seriously 'Ing' form of verb after 'to'.

In English, the form V + -ing is called a gerund if it serves as a noun. For example, the gerund form of "run" is "running". (I like cats, I like dogs, I like running). However, not all V + ing forms are gerunds--in "I am running", "running" is another verb.

1) If the to is part of a phrasal verb or verb + preposition combination:

A phrasal verb is something like "look forward to", "confess to", etc. In this case, the "to" is part of the verb itself.

Some examples are:

I am looking forward to attending the party. I am committed to supporting the Linguistics proposal on Area51.

2) If the to is part of an adjective + preposition combination:

For example:

A lot of women aren't accustomed to being treated so well! I am opposed to increasing taxes.

These look similar to the examples above, but you can tell that a word like accustomed is an adjective in this case because there is a form of the verb to be. That is, you are an adjective.

3) If the to is part of a noun + preposition combination:.

For example:

His addiction to gambling has caused a lot of stress for his family. Her great dedication to teaching inspires her students.

I think the sentence needs no correction.

"We look forward to hear from you", seems correct as we look forward to hearing from you is absolutely wrong.

When to is used as a preposition, it is followed by an 'ing' form:

I want to see you./incorrect.

I look forward to seeing you./correct.

Only 'hearing'. 'to' should be avoided.

@Rashmi: Listen is used for hearing something with full intention, but here hear is used just to bring into notice.