When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To encompass (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to encompass" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
I want to encompass all aspects of the project in my presentation.
Encompassing (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "encompassing" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Encompassing all aspects of the project is crucial for its success.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To encompass (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To encompass multiple perspectives is essential for a comprehensive analysis.
To encompass multiple perspectives is essential for a comprehensive analysis.
- "*To encompass* multiple perspectives" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (essential for a comprehensive analysis).
- 2Object
She wants me to encompass all the details in the report.
She wants me to encompass all the details in the report.
- "Me *to encompass* all the details in the report" is the object of the verb "wants."
- Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to encompass* all the details in the report).
- 3Adjective Modifier
I need a framework to encompass all possible scenarios.
I need a framework to encompass all possible scenarios.
- "*To encompass* all possible scenarios" modifies the noun "framework."
- Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a framework *to encompass* all possible scenarios).
Encompassing (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Encompassing different viewpoints leads to a well-rounded understanding.
Encompassing different viewpoints leads to a well-rounded understanding.
- "*Encompassing* different viewpoints" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (leads to) + noun phrase (a well-rounded understanding).
- 2Object
I enjoy encompassing all the details in my analysis.
I enjoy encompassing all the details in my analysis.
- "*Encompassing* all the details in my analysis" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*encompassing* all the details in my analysis).
- 3Object of Preposition
She has a talent for encompassing complex concepts.
She has a talent for encompassing complex concepts.
- "For *encompassing* complex concepts" is the object of the preposition "for."
- Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *encompassing* complex concepts).
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 encompass all the topics in her presentation.
They hope to encompass different perspectives in their research.
He wants to encompass various opinions in the discussion.
We decided to encompass all the options in our analysis.
They agreed to encompass all the stakeholders' interests in the decision-making process.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
She enjoys encompassing different perspectives in her work.
They recommend encompassing all the relevant data in the analysis.
I avoid encompassing unnecessary information in my research.
He considers encompassing various viewpoints before making a decision.
Can you imagine encompassing all the possible outcomes in your plan?
Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects
Example
She likes to encompass different ideas in her presentations. She likes encompassing diverse perspectives in her presentations.
We started to encompass all the requirements in our project plan. We started encompassing all the requirements in our project plan.
He began to encompass various aspects of the problem in his analysis. He began encompassing various aspects of the problem in his analysis.
