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To Pendulate vs Pendulating 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 pendulate (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to pendulate between two options before making a decision.

Pendulating (Gerund)

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

Example

Pendulating between two options can be confusing.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To pendulate (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To pendulate is a difficult task.

    To pendulate is a difficult task.

    • "*To pendulate*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a difficult task).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to pendulate between different choices.

    She wants me to pendulate between different choices.

    • "Me *to pendulate* between different choices" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to pendulate* between different choices).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need more time to pendulate my options.

    I need more time to pendulate my options.

    • "*To pendulate* my options" modifies the noun "time."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (more time *to pendulate* my options).

Pendulating (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Pendulating is a common decision-making technique.

    Pendulating is a common decision-making technique.

    • "*Pendulating*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a common decision-making technique).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy pendulating between different possibilities.

    I enjoy pendulating between different possibilities.

    • "*Pendulating* between different possibilities" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*pendulating* between different possibilities).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for pendulating between contrasting ideas.

    She has a talent for pendulating between contrasting ideas.

    • "For *pendulating* between contrasting ideas" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *pendulating* between contrasting ideas).

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 pendulate between two job offers before accepting one.

They hope to pendulate between different travel destinations for their next vacation.

He wants to pendulate between various investment opportunities.

We decided to pendulate between different universities before choosing one.

They agreed to pendulate between different restaurant options before deciding on one.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys pendulating between different hobbies in her free time.

They recommend pendulating between various workout routines for better results.

I dislike the idea of pendulating between multiple job offers.

He avoids pendulating between conflicting opinions.

Can you imagine yourself pendulating between different career paths?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to pendulate between different fashion trends. She likes pendulating between different fashion trends.

We started to pendulate between different workout routines. We started pendulating between different workout routines.

He began to pendulate between different diet plans. He began pendulating between different diet plans.

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