When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To dite (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to dite" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
I want to dite for my upcoming wedding.
Diting (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "diting" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Diting requires careful consideration of nutritional needs.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To dite (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To dite is a challenging task for many people.
To dite is a challenging task for many people.
- "*To dite*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a challenging task for many people).
- 2Object
She wants me to dite the menu for the party.
She wants me to dite the menu for the party.
- "Me *to dite* the menu for the party" is the object of the verb "wants."
- Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to dite* the menu for the party).
- 3Adjective Modifier
I need a cookbook to dite delicious meals.
I need a cookbook to dite delicious meals.
- "*To dite* delicious meals" modifies the noun "cookbook."
- Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a cookbook *to dite* delicious meals).
Diting (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Diting can be a challenging task for beginners.
Diting can be a challenging task for beginners.
- "*Diting*" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (can be) + noun phrase (a challenging task for beginners).
- 2Object
I enjoy diting new recipes every week.
I enjoy diting new recipes every week.
- "*Diting* new recipes" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*diting* new recipes).
- 3Object of Preposition
She has a passion for diting healthy meals.
She has a passion for diting healthy meals.
- "For *diting* healthy meals" is the object of the preposition "for."
- Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *diting* healthy meals).
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
She plans to dite a healthy meal plan for the week.
They hope to dite a variety of cuisines during their trip.
He wants to dite gourmet dishes for the event.
We decided to dite a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons.
They agreed to dite together for their fitness goals.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
She enjoys diting with fresh ingredients.
They recommend diting as part of a balanced lifestyle.
I dislike the idea of diting without flavor.
He avoids diting processed foods.
Can you imagine yourself diting without any restrictions?
