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A ɢᴇʀᴜɴᴅ is a type of verb, in particular an -ɪɴɢ verb that heads a non-finite verb clause when that entire clause is being used as a noun phrase, typically as the subject or object of a finite clause. Not to be confused with -ɪɴɢ words that are no longer verbs, like deverbal nouns or participial adjectives, a gerund accepts only verb modifiers and arguments, not those of nouns or adjectives.
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Can we put infinitives at the beginning in order to emphasize them?
In examples #2 and #3, the infinitive expresses purpose, and the placement is natural. Example #1 is different; studying in America would be the content of the opportunity but not its purpose. (Oppo …
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Is it "me" or "my" in this sentence? And why?
A purist would say: His emphasis was about an act of leaving. What act of leaving? My act. Therefore, my leaving.
But “me leaving” is also very common, and can (at least sometimes) be defended by a …
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