American English – ‘I Have No Choice But’ Usage with Infinitive vs. Gerund

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Which one is correct?

  1. I have no choice but to kill you.

  2. I have no choice but killing you.

  3. I have no choice but kill you.

or do they have different meanings?

Best Answer

But in these examples functions as a preposition meaning except. It is sometimes followed by a verb.The form depends on what came before. Infinitives are usually without to, but sometimes we need a gerund.

She does nothing but sleep all day.

He doesn't like anything but playing on his computer. (like ... playing)

Infinitives with to are used after no choice, option, alternative but

I have no choice but to kill.(This sentence is correct).

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