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To Frag vs Fragging 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 frag (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to frag my opponents in the game to show off my skills.

Fragging (Gerund)

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

Example

Fragging is a popular activity among gamers.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To frag (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To frag is a common objective in first-person shooter games.

    To frag is a common objective in first-person shooter games.

    • "*To frag*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a common objective in first-person shooter games).
  • 2Object

    He wants me to frag the enemy team.

    He wants me to frag the enemy team.

    • "Me *to frag* the enemy team" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (He) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to frag* the enemy team).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a powerful weapon to frag my enemies.

    I need a powerful weapon to frag my enemies.

    • "*To frag* my enemies" modifies the noun "weapon."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a powerful weapon *to frag* my enemies).

Fragging (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Fragging requires precision and quick reflexes.

    Fragging requires precision and quick reflexes.

    • "*Fragging*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (precision and quick reflexes).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy fragging my friends in multiplayer matches.

    I enjoy fragging my friends in multiplayer matches.

    • "*Fragging* my friends in multiplayer matches" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*fragging* my friends in multiplayer matches).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    He has a talent for fragging in competitive gaming.

    He has a talent for fragging in competitive gaming.

    • "For *fragging* in competitive gaming" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (He) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *fragging* in competitive gaming).

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 frag their opponents strategically.

I hope to frag the final boss and complete the game.

She wants to frag all the players on the opposing team.

We decided to frag together as a team.

They agreed to frag the boss in the next level.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

They enjoy fragging in team-based matches.

Experts recommend practicing fragging techniques for improvement.

I dislike the idea of fragging in violent games.

He avoids fragging newbies to create a friendly gaming environment.

Can you imagine yourself fragging in virtual reality?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to frag with sniper rifles. She likes fragging with sniper rifles.

We started to frag competitively in tournaments. We started fragging competitively in tournaments.

He began to frag opponents online. He began fragging opponents online.

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