Questions tagged [infinitive-vs-gerund]
For questions about the difference in meaning or grammaticality between using a gerund or an infinitive in a particular context.
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Why in this example do we need to use "working" in the gerund form after the verb "love"?
In the example below I believe do we need to use "working" in the gerund form?
You will love working here
I thought that verbs following "love" can be either in the gerund form ...
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"leave many [N] to look for…" vs. "leave many [N] looking for…"
SAT Grammar Question
Others, like court interpreter Ludmila Baker, believe that technology will ultimately leave many translators and interpreters _______ for new careers.
a) to look
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What's the difference between "the waiting" and "the wait"?
I've just completed an application to a university. Now I'm writing an e-mail to my friend and was wondering whether finishing with the sentence
And now the waiting begins.
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And now the wait ...
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It is to be selfish or pro-social
“We found that time pressure tends to magnify the predisposition that people already have, whether it is to be selfish or pro-social,” Krajbich said.
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What's the reason why "being" ...
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To learn / for learning
Are both versions correct? Do they convey the same meaning?
I think board games are the best games to learn / for learning different subjects such as history, literature and science.
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Gerund or Infinitive? (an example sentence)
Which sentence is right?
I think there is a hidden agenda in the proposal to reduce the staff in order to make the company more efficient.
I think there is a hidden agenda in the proposal reducing ...
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There are some benefits to have/having an experience
Can you help me with this rule?
I have no idea about its name (maybe gerund?).
But Word offers me to change "have" to "having".
Why should (or shouldn't) I do it here?:
There are ...
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"To pay slightly more is..." vs "Paying slightly more is..."
Could I say both of the sentences below?
To pay slightly more is a necessary evil for motorists...
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Paying slightly more is a necessary evil for motorists...
When should I use infinite and when ...
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Infinitive and Gerund Difference: "refused to pay" or "refused paying"
She refused to pay the penalty.
She refused paying the penalty
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
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PRONOUND PLUS 'TO +VERB" OR "PREPOSITION +VERB-ING
I know it this sentence is wrong but i need an explanation.
RIGHT : I hope you would help me in letting him understand.
WRONG: I hope you would help me to let him understand.
RIGHT: Adults should ...
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gerund and infinitive differences
1)Nobody likes being cheated
2)Nobody likes to be cheated
Are both sentences correct? If yes, what is the difference in meaning of the two sentences?
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Personal pronoun with a gerund or infinitive?
My father never approved _____ a foreigner.
a. her to marry
b. her marrying
c. she marrying
d. she not marry
Please answer the question with an explanation.
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Which one to use in an enumeration, to-infinitives, bare infinitives, or gerunds?
I am writing a summary paper about a report I read with this sentence in it:
This report follows two steps: determine the population density increase and analyze the productivity growth influenced ...
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Infinitive after Preposition
As I know, gerunds must be used after prepositions but I heard the sentences below in a movie. Is it possible to use such constructions ?
1-"He is waiting for me to call him" I thought it must be "...
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Except + infinitive or gerund
This has done nothing except______ an already delicate situation.
a) to inflame
b) inflaming
c) inflame
Which one is correct?
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Difference between "on my way to be 25" and "on my way to being 25"
Set 1:
China is close to be the centre of world trade.
China is close to being the centre of world trade.
Set 2:
I am on my way to be 25.
I am on my way to being 25
Which is the correct form, ...
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I need some cleaning
everyone
Sometimes my friends say something that really confuses me.
Here cleaning is used more like a noun(because has an article , "a cleaning") some people call them deverbal nouns.
But I'm just ...
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Perfect gerund usage
She denied seeing him yesterday.
vs
She denied having seen him yesterday.
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
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"I'm committed to deliver results" vs. ". . . delivering results"
I'd like to describe myself in a cover letter as someone who's committed to deliver results, but:
Should I use "deliver" or "delivering"? How do I choose between the two?
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going through such an experience
a. Going through such a traumatic experience is difficult to describe.
b. To go through such a traumatic experience is difficult to describe.
I think (a) is grammaticak and natural and (b) is not.
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Gerund or infinitive?
The only way to find the Secret Room is solving x.
Is this sentence incorrect? Can we use the gerund here? I assume we can because if we reverse it, it'll be correct (Solving x is the only way to ...
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"to be invited" vs "being invited"
I try to say
It's a great honor to be invited/being invited by you.
Which one is correct? If both are correct, what is the difference between them?
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What's the usual way <of/for> foreign travelers arriving at the airport <to visit/visiting> your hotel?
When inquiring about the transportation from the airport to a hotel, which is better?
a. What's the usual way for foreign travelers arriving at the airport to visit your hotel?
b. What's the usual ...
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Encourage followed be "possessive pronoun + gerund"
Are these grammatically acceptable?
1 He encouraged my working hard. (always)
2 He encouraged me to work hard. (always or one-off occurrence)
Is this wrong?
3 He encouraged my applying for the visa. (...
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Extend vs Extending
We are also working with our customers as they make changes, including in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as aviation, shipping, road freight, and industry. We will contribute to '...
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"Begin to" or "Begin v.-ing"
It seems that "Begin/start to do something" is generally the correct form, as opposed to "Begin/start doing". Are there situations in which the latter is correct?
I've just come ...
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Can I use a gerund after "having"?
The sentence I'm having trouble with is:
Show the class how to perform the activity by having one student act as the giver and you acting as the receiver.
Should it be "you act as the receiver&...
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Verb+ing and to+Verb as subjects
1)Playing basketball for UConn is her favorite fantasy.
2)To play basketball for UConn is her favorite fantasy.
Are both sentences correct? If yes, what is the difference in meaning between them?...
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gerunds or infinitive with these verbs
Could someone please tell me what it's wrong to use the infinitive instead the gerund in these examples? Why Can't I do this? To me is sounds better with the infinitive.
"Thieves broke into the ...
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Difference in usage of gerund and infinitive
she did no more than sleep the whole day
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she did no more than sleeping the whole day
What is the difference in meaning of these two sentences?
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usage of gerunds
I don't like him wasting time
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I don't like his wasting time
what is the difference in meaning of these two sentences
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gerund and infinitive difference
I regret being late
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I regret to be late.
what is the difference in meaning of these two sentences???
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Present Continuous with going to
What is the difference between these?
I am going to run.
I am going running.
Do those mean the same thing as each other? Do they mean the same thing as any or all of these next ones?
I am going to ...
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Difference between "Past Tense " and "Present Tense"
He began to move to leave the bus.
He begins moving to leave the bus.
I am on the bus now I try to make a sentence to describe someone want to leave the bus.
SO, Should I use present or past? ...
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“helps make exercising” OR “exercise”?
I was asked to correct this sentence on my exam:
A simple rule of 'five' helps make exercising a most enjoyable activity.
What's the error and how do I correct it?
On the exam I changed ...
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infinitive or gerund: two most important keys to succeed
In the following sentence, should "two" be preceded by "the"? And is "succeed" correct?
Diligence and intelligence are two most important keys to succeed.
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"It's a bit terrifying doing something" vs "It's a bit terrifying to do something"
I am wondering which one of the following is grammatically correct? Or maybe both are grammatically correct but they mean different things?
It is terrifying to explore the world, not knowing where ...
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what used after ''had great motivation''?
She had great motivation ... the exam.
a)in passing
b)passing
c)to pass
which answer is true? and why?
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What is the best choice for ing , to infinitive or ing
the justification given for explaining his action is unbelievable!
the justification given to explain his action is unbelievable!
the justification given, explaining his action is unbelievable!
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Is the use of the infinitive more correct than gerund in this sentence?
In one of the lines in The Blacklist,
I need your assistance locating the source of a call that was placed
on a pay phone.
For some reason, the sound of the infinitive feels more natural to me.
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"Users resort to seeking..." -- Is it correct to use a gerund like this?
I am not sure if the use of a gerund is correct in the following sentence:
Users resort to seekING answers in social media
or
Users resort to seek answers in social media
I know that the rule ...
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Verb Patterns - Gerundium x infitiv
I am preparing for CAE exam, can anyone tell me what's the difference between these two sentences?
The first sentence should be correct. Is the second sentence possible as well?
British people are ...
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"Having /To have + past participle + object + action verb " VS "Havin/To having +past participle+ object +Be verb"
Having got a goal in my first international match was a great achievement.
To have got a goal in my first international match was a great achievement.
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Is here a grammatical error?
This guy needs to keeping writing such stuff.
I heard this in the first time. As far as I know, it should be used "to keep writing" in this sentence.
Is this because of the gerund-related rule?
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Verbs of perception + object + gerund (verb patterns)
According to my information verbs of perception follow this verb pattern:
Verb of perception + object + gerund
But in an English book, I've found this example which does not really follow this pattern....
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except drink / to drink / drinking - difference
She had nothing to eat except drink water
She had nothing to eat except to drink water?
She had nothing to eat except drinking water
Are all the above sentences grammatical? IF So, What is the ...
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How do I know when to use V+to+present simple, v+ gerund, or v+to+gerund?
How do I know when to use V+to+present simple, v+ gerund, or v+to+gerund?
I look forward seeing you.
I look forward to see you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to hear from you.
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Difference between using the infinitive form and the gerund form
difference between
"We don't want everybody to know about it."
and
"We don't want everybody knowing about it."
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Gerund and infinitive dispfference
1)I don’t remember of meeting you in kashmir last year.
2)I don’t remember meeting you in kashmir last year.
3)I don’t remember to have met you in kashmir last year
Which of the three ...