Learn English – Seem having vs Seem to have

verbs

I'm back to you with a new doubt.

I wonder if the phrase n.1 is totally wrong or if it's possible to use it in some cases.

1) This road "seems having" no end.
2) This road "seems to have" no end.

I've found somewhere on the web some people using the first form. Like "They seem having fun".

Thanks in advance. Marco

Best Answer

The phrase is totally wrong. You cannot follow the verb "to seem" with a gerund or present participle.

"They seem having fun" is also incorrect. It has the appearance of being written by a non-native. The correct phrase is, "They seem to be having fun."

Here is a comprehensive discussion on the usage of seem

Seem

from English Grammar Today

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/seem