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Do you like swiming vs Do you like to swim

The correct phrase is "do you like to swim?". The infinitive form of the verb "to swim" is used after the verb "like". The phrase "do you like swiming" is incorrect because it uses the gerund form of the verb instead of the infinitive.

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Do you like swiming

This phrase is incorrect. The gerund form of the verb should not be used after the verb "like".

Incorrect. Use the infinitive form of the verb after the verb "like".
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Alternatives:

  • do you like to swim?

Do you like to swim

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. The infinitive form of the verb is used after the verb "like".

Correct. Use the infinitive form of the verb after the verb "like".

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