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To Redecide vs Redeciding 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 redecide (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to redecide my career path.

Redeciding (Gerund)

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

Example

Redeciding requires careful consideration.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To redecide (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To redecide is a difficult task.

    To redecide is a difficult task.

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

    She wants me to redecide my decision.

    She wants me to redecide my decision.

    • "Me *to redecide* my decision" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to redecide* my decision).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need more time to redecide.

    I need more time to redecide.

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

Redeciding (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Redeciding can be overwhelming.

    Redeciding can be overwhelming.

    • "*Redeciding*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (can be) + adjective (overwhelming).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy redeciding my priorities.

    I enjoy redeciding my priorities.

    • "*Redeciding* my priorities" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*redeciding* my priorities).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for redeciding her fashion style.

    She has a talent for redeciding her fashion style.

    • "For *redeciding* her fashion style" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *redeciding* her fashion style).

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 redecide her strategy for the project.

They hope to redecide their vacation destination.

He wants to redecide his investment plan.

We decided to redecide our approach to the problem.

They agreed to redecide the terms of the contract.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys redeciding her daily routine.

They recommend redeciding your goals regularly.

I dislike the idea of redeciding my plans.

He avoids redeciding his past mistakes.

Can you imagine yourself redeciding your life path?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to redecide her schedule. She likes redeciding her schedule.

We started to redecide our business strategy. We started redeciding our business strategy.

He began to redecide his priorities. He began redeciding his priorities.

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