Put simply, must I mention an object even while using the transitive verb as a gerund? If it is transitive only , then it has to have an object regardless whether it is the main verb or a gerund. You don't say: Mary recognized. Therefore, you

Transitive verbs form gerundial phrases: Walking your dog is good exercise.

Hi, 1. I walk and I do walking. What is the difference between these two? The latter is not very idiomatic. It sounds a bit like you are taling about your hobbies. 2. Drink milk before you go to sleep. and Drinking milk before sleeping

Yes, a preposition, too. I knew there was something I had forgotten.

No; you cannot do that in English syntax. The gerund can only be preceded by a determiner.

Is the word argue used in infinitive form ? Yes. Why don't we use the gerund form ? Because you have to match it with the form of do . Use the infinitive in all cases except when doing precedes. (When you use the infinitive, the to is

"All you ever do is argue." Is the word argue used in infinitive form ? Yes. Why don't we use the gerund form ? I wouldn't say 'All you ever do is arguing' is wrong, but it doesn't sound good to me. Best

Hi Anon I have merged your two threads since they in essence asked the same question.

"All you need to do is wait". Is the word wait in infinitive form ? Yes. Is 'to' before 'wait' optional or redundant? Both. Why don't we generally use the gerund form ? Tradition! I believe you may use the gerund if

Hi, "All you ever do is argue." Is the word argue used in infinitive form ? Yes. Why don't we use the gerund form ? I wouldn't say 'All you ever do is arguing' is wrong, but it doesn't sound good to me.