To Mutinize vs Mutinizing Infinitives & Gerunds

When and How to Use Each Expression?

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

To mutinize (Infinitive)

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

Example

The crew decided to mutinize against the captain's orders.

Mutinizing (Gerund)

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

Example

Mutinizing is a serious offense in the maritime industry.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To mutinize (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To mutinize would be an act of rebellion.

  To mutinize would be an act of rebellion.

  • "*To mutinize*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (would be) + noun phrase (an act of rebellion).
• 2. Object

  She wants them to mutinize for better working conditions.

  She wants them to mutinize for better working conditions.

  • "Them *to mutinize* for better working conditions" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (them *to mutinize* for better working conditions).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  We need a leader to mutinize the crew.

  We need a leader to mutinize the crew.

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

Mutinizing (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Mutinizing can lead to severe consequences.

  Mutinizing can lead to severe consequences.

  • "*Mutinizing*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (can lead to) + noun phrase (severe consequences).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy mutinizing in pirate-themed role-playing games.

  I enjoy mutinizing in pirate-themed role-playing games.

  • "*Mutinizing* in pirate-themed role-playing games" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*mutinizing* in pirate-themed role-playing games).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  He was arrested for his involvement in mutinizing.

  He was arrested for his involvement in mutinizing.

  • "For his involvement in *mutinizing*" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (He) + verb (was arrested) + noun phrase (for his involvement in *mutinizing*).

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

• plan
• refuse
• demand
• attempt
• struggle

Example

They plan to mutinize if their demands are not met.

He refuses to mutinize because he fears the consequences.

The workers demand to mutinize in protest against unfair treatment.

She attempted to mutinize but was caught before she could execute the plan.

The sailors struggled to mutinize as they were outnumbered by the loyal crew members.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• consider
• avoid
• recommend
• imagine
• resist

Example

They are considering mutinizing if their grievances are not addressed.

She avoids mutinizing by resolving conflicts peacefully.

Experts strongly recommend against mutinizing as a means of conflict resolution.

Can you imagine the chaos caused by constant mutinizing on a ship?

He resisted the temptation of mutinizing and instead chose to negotiate.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

They would like to mutinize to assert their rights. They would like mutinizing to be recognized as a legitimate form of protest.

The crew started to mutinize after enduring years of mistreatment. The crew started mutinizing as a last resort to address their grievances.

He began to mutinize when he realized that his concerns were being ignored. He began mutinizing as a way to bring attention to the issues at hand.