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To Mure vs Muring 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 mure (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to mure myself in a quiet room to focus on my work.

Muring (Gerund)

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

Example

Muring oneself can be a way to find inner peace.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To mure (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To mure oneself is a form of self-isolation.

    To mure oneself is a form of self-isolation.

    • "*To mure* oneself" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a form of self-isolation).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to mure her in the library.

    She wants me to mure her in the library.

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

    I need a peaceful space to mure myself.

    I need a peaceful space to mure myself.

    • "*To mure* myself" modifies the noun "space."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a peaceful space *to mure* myself).

Muring (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Muring oneself requires solitude and silence.

    Muring oneself requires solitude and silence.

    • "*Muring* oneself" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (solitude and silence).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy muring myself in the garden.

    I enjoy muring myself in the garden.

    • "*Muring* myself in the garden" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*muring* myself in the garden).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for muring.

    She has a passion for muring.

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

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 mure herself in the mountains for a week.

They hope to mure themselves in a cozy cabin during their vacation.

He wants to mure himself in a secluded place.

We decided to mure ourselves in a remote village this summer.

They agreed to mure themselves in the meditation retreat together.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys muring herself in a quiet room.

They recommend regular muring for mental well-being.

I dislike the idea of muring in crowded places.

He avoids muring in noisy environments.

Can you imagine yourself muring in a serene forest?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to mure herself in a peaceful sanctuary. She likes muring herself in a peaceful sanctuary.

We started to mure ourselves for self-reflection. We started muring ourselves for self-reflection.

He began to mure himself every morning. He began muring himself every morning.

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