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To Commote vs Commoting Infinitives & Gerunds

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Infinitives: An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word "to" (e.g., to swim, to eat, to learn). It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. Infinitives are often used to express intentions, purposes, desires, or potential actions. Gerunds: A gerund is the -ing form of a verb (e.g., swimming, eating, learning). It’s different from a “present participle” which functions as a verb tense. A gerund can be the subject, object, or complement of a sentence.

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To commote (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to commote" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I want to commote for a change in our community.

Commoting (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "commoting" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Commoting can create a sense of unity among the residents.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To commote (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To commote is a way to bring about positive change.

    To commote is a way to bring about positive change.

    • "*To commote*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a way to bring about positive change).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to commote in the neighborhood.

    She wants me to commote in the neighborhood.

    • "Me *to commote* in the neighborhood" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to commote* in the neighborhood).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    We need a leader to commote progress.

    We need a leader to commote progress.

    • "*To commote* progress" modifies the noun "leader."
    • Noun (We) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a leader *to commote* progress).

Commoting (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Commoting requires active participation from the community.

    Commoting requires active participation from the community.

    • "*Commoting*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (active participation from the community).
  • 2Object

    We enjoy commoting positive changes in our neighborhood.

    We enjoy commoting positive changes in our neighborhood.

    • "*Commoting* positive changes in our neighborhood" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (We) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*commoting* positive changes in our neighborhood).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for commoting social justice.

    She has a passion for commoting social justice.

    • "For *commoting* social justice" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *commoting* social justice).

Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects

The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.

Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects

Example

They plan to commote for better facilities in the area.

I hope to commote positive changes in our society.

He wants to commote awareness about climate change.

She decided to commote for equal rights.

We agreed to commote for stricter laws against pollution.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

They recommend actively commoting for a cleaner environment.

I am considering commoting for better education opportunities.

He avoids commoting conflicts within the community.

Can you imagine yourself commoting for equal rights?

We often discuss the benefits of commoting sustainable practices.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to commote for positive change. She likes commoting for positive change.

We started to commote against discrimination. We started commoting against discrimination.

He began to commote for better healthcare facilities. He began commoting for better healthcare facilities.

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