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To Ooze vs Oozing 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 ooze (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to ooze confidence in my presentation.

Oozing (Gerund)

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

Example

Oozing confidence is key to success.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To ooze (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To ooze is a natural process for some plants.

    To ooze is a natural process for some plants.

    • "*To ooze*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a natural process for some plants).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to ooze positivity during the meeting.

    She wants me to ooze positivity during the meeting.

    • "Me *to ooze* positivity during the meeting" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to ooze* positivity during the meeting).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a moisturizer to ooze hydration.

    I need a moisturizer to ooze hydration.

    • "*To ooze* hydration" modifies the noun "moisturizer."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a moisturizer *to ooze* hydration).

Oozing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Oozing charisma can attract people towards you.

    Oozing charisma can attract people towards you.

    • "*Oozing* charisma" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (can) + noun phrase (people towards you).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy oozing creativity in my artwork.

    I enjoy oozing creativity in my artwork.

    • "*Oozing* creativity in my artwork" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*oozing* creativity in my artwork).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for oozing confidence.

    She has a talent for oozing confidence.

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

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 hope to ooze confidence in their performance.

He wants to ooze charm and charisma.

We decided to ooze professionalism in our attire.

She chose to ooze elegance in her outfit.

They determined to ooze enthusiasm in their presentation.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys oozing positivity in her interactions.

They recommend oozing passion in your work.

I avoid oozing negativity in my conversations.

Can you imagine yourself oozing self-assurance?

We consider oozing professionalism as a prerequisite.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to ooze confidence in her performances. She likes oozing confidence in her performances.

We started to ooze positivity in our daily lives. We started oozing positivity in our daily lives.

He began to ooze creativity in his artwork. He began oozing creativity in his artwork.

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