when to use TO + something

[59rd]

My teacher said that nothing can be added after TO,but i saw this post "There are advantages and disadvantages to having a pet, which are discussed below".

So can someone explains to me.
Thanks!

[Alan]

Hi,

You could use 'about', 'of', concerning' also in place of 'to' in your sentence but 'to' is all right.

Alan
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[59rd]

thanks Alan. i hav 1 more question though.

I have won the competition. I won the competition.which one is correct?when should i add "have" before won?

thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

Your question is about whether to use Past Simple (I won) or Present Perfect (I have won). To me 'I won' usually suggests this was at a particular time in the past whereas 'I have won' doesn't really suggest at what time in the past.

Alan
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[Nessie]

As far as I am concerned, British people often use present perfect in this case while American people prefer simple past. As for me, I prefer present perfect :)

By the way, are you sure the sentence "There are advantages and disadvantages to having a pet, which are discussed below" is right in standard English, Alan? It sounds a bit strange to me...
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[Torsten]

Hi Nessie,

Which part of the sentence sounds strange to you?

TOEIC listening, talks: Statue dedication

[Alan]

Hi,

On reflection I think 'in' would be better.

Alan
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