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Re: in port/partly because/partly to

MaverickK — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:43:59 GMT

Thanks for your reply Mister Micawber. But I am still confused. I dont feel there is much difference between B and E. Option B is "for the acquisition of sth" which is the gerund form. Option E is "to acquire sth" which is the infinitive form. They are just 2 different ways of saying the same thing.Please correct me where I am wrong.I can not understand what is wrong with option D either. Please explain.

Re: You may think / You may be thinking

CalifJim — Sat, 31 May 2008 06:38:34 GMT

The contrasts I gave you earlier in this thread are more appropriate for the conjugated forms, as, for example, when to be or a modal (will, may, etc.) is present.

For the case of infinitive (to rain) and gerund (raining), there is barely any difference, especially after the verb start. The gerund (raining) focuses slightly more on the on-going nature of the rain, so the feeling is slightly more, "What a nuisance the rain is!" or "How annoying that the rain keeps going!", but this is neutralized by the presence of start, which happens at a point in time. The act of starting cannot, by its nature, continue.

Regardless, after starting (which already has -ing), use the infinitive.

It is starting to rain is better than It is starting raining.

In short, don't try to imagine a difference between start raining and start to rain. It will just needlessly strain your brain.

Re: Waht is difference between using ing in gerund and ing in participle ?

Anonymous — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:16:35 GMT

Â learn to spell 'what' before you worry about more complicated things like gerunds and participlesÂ

Re: Waht is difference between using ing in gerund and ing in participle ?

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Re: Waht is difference between using ing in gerund and ing in participle ?

Nader75 — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:22:10 GMT

Thnak you . and I'm sorry again for the spelling.

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Re: Waht is difference between using ing in gerund and ing in participle ?

CalifJim — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:06:08 GMT

A gerund acts like a noun; a participle acts like an adjective.

Rolling in the dirt was a favorite pastime for our new puppy.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

Nader: You're doing it again. The word is what, not waht. Please be more careful with your spelling!!!

Re: to infinitive or to gerund

Cool Breeze — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:42:14 GMT

Nddad

How do I tell the difference between " to infinitive and to gerund " ??

If you are asking how you can tell when to is a preposition and when it's part of an infinitive, the answer is simple. If you can put a noun or a pronoun such as it after to, to is a preposition:

I am looking forward to it.

I'll never get used to it.

I object to it.

Incorrect: I used to it. Consequently to is part of an infinitive in this sentence: I used to like her.

Re: to infinitive or to gerund

Clive — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:17:53 GMT

Hi,

From above, "to" is a preposition, not infinitive. Yes.

How do I tell the difference between " to infinitive and to gerund " ?? To answer your question directly, a gerund ends in -ing but an infinitive does not.

However, perhaps you are really asking 'How do I know when to use an infinitive and when to use a gerund?' I think a practical answer is that, as you get used to speaking a lot of English, you simply become familiar with phrases like this.

Best wishes, Clive

to infinitive or to gerund

Nddad — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:53:12 GMT

What do you say to + â¼ ing ?
be opposed to + â¼ ing
object to + â¼ ing
have an objection to + â¼ ing
contribute to + â¼ ing
turn one's attention to + â¼ ing
with a view to + â¼ ing
be equal to + â¼ ing
devote A to + â¼ ing
look forward to + â¼ ing
fall to + â¼ ing

From above, "to" is a preposition, not infinitive.

How do I tell the difference between " to infinitive and to gerund " ??

Pls let me know it.

Thanks & Regards

Terry

Re: ed participle!

Cool Breeze — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:47:13 GMT

Anewcomer
What is the difference between "To see the sun rise on a summer's morning is an unforgettable experience" and "Seeing the sun rise on a summer's morning is an unforgettable experience" in meaning?

I can see no difference. You must ask those who think there there is a difference to explain it. Sometimes the verbal noun or gerund has become the accepted term to be used. For instance:

Fishing is an interesting hobby.

Few would say: To fish is an interesting hobby.