When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To paternalize (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to paternalize" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
The boss wants to paternalize the employees to ensure their well-being.
Paternalizing (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "paternalizing" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Paternalizing the employees can lead to a lack of independence and initiative.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To paternalize (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To paternalize is not the best approach to leadership.
To paternalize is not the best approach to leadership.
- "*To paternalize*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (not the best approach to leadership).
- 2Object
She expects him to paternalize the team members.
She expects him to paternalize the team members.
- "Him *to paternalize* the team members" is the object of the verb "expects."
- Noun (She) + verb (expects) + noun phrase (him *to paternalize* the team members).
- 3Adjective Modifier
They need a manager to paternalize their work environment.
They need a manager to paternalize their work environment.
- "*To paternalize* their work environment" modifies the noun "manager."
- Noun (They) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a manager *to paternalize* their work environment).
Paternalizing (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Paternalizing can hinder professional development.
Paternalizing can hinder professional development.
- "*Paternalizing*" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (can) + noun phrase (hinder professional development).
- 2Object
I enjoy paternalizing my team members.
I enjoy paternalizing my team members.
- "*Paternalizing* my team members" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*paternalizing* my team members).
- 3Object of Preposition
He has a habit of paternalizing his subordinates.
He has a habit of paternalizing his subordinates.
- "Of *paternalizing* his subordinates" is the object of the preposition "of."
- Noun phrase (He) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a habit of *paternalizing* his subordinates).
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
The company plans to paternalize its employees by implementing flexible working hours.
He decided to paternalize his subordinates by offering them mentorship programs.
We attempted to paternalize our team members by creating a supportive and inclusive culture.
I wish to paternalize my colleagues by providing them with opportunities for personal growth.
They determined to paternalize the workforce through regular performance evaluations.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
They avoid paternalizing their employees and instead focus on empowerment.
Experts recommend avoiding paternalizing relationships in the workplace.
Do you mind paternalizing your team members' decisions?
We are considering paternalizing certain aspects of our organizational structure.
Can you imagine yourself paternalizing your subordinates?
Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects
Example
She likes to paternalize her team to create a supportive work environment. She likes paternalizing her team to create a supportive work environment.
He began to paternalize his employees after realizing the importance of their well-being. He began paternalizing his employees after realizing the importance of their well-being.
We are here to paternalize you in achieving your professional goals. We are here to help you in achieving your professional goals.
