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To Restaff vs Restaffing 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 restaff (Infinitive)

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

Example

The company needs to restaff their IT department.

Restaffing (Gerund)

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

Example

Restaffing can be a time-consuming process.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To restaff (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To restaff is a challenging task for the HR team.

    To restaff is a challenging task for the HR team.

    • "*To restaff*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a challenging task for the HR team).
  • 2Object

    They want us to restaff the entire department.

    They want us to restaff the entire department.

    • "Us *to restaff* the entire department" is the object of the verb "want."
    • Noun (They) + verb (want) + noun phrase (us *to restaff* the entire department).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    We need a plan to restaff the company.

    We need a plan to restaff the company.

    • "*To restaff* the company" modifies the noun "plan."
    • Noun (We) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a plan *to restaff* the company).

Restaffing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Restaffing requires careful consideration and planning.

    Restaffing requires careful consideration and planning.

    • "*Restaffing*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (careful consideration and planning).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy restaffing departments and building high-performing teams.

    I enjoy restaffing departments and building high-performing teams.

    • "*Restaffing* departments and building high-performing teams" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*restaffing* departments and building high-performing teams).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has experience in restaffing organizations.

    She has experience in restaffing organizations.

    • "In *restaffing* organizations" is the object of the preposition "in."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (experience in *restaffing* organizations).

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 management team decided to restaff the marketing department.

She attempted to restaff the sales team with experienced professionals.

We are planning to restaff the customer service department next month.

The organization is struggling to restaff the finance department.

He wishes to restaff the production team with skilled workers.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

Experts recommend restaffing the management team for better performance.

They avoid restaffing during peak business seasons.

It's important to consider restaffing options before making a decision.

Do you mind restaffing your department temporarily?

Let's discuss the benefits of restaffing with the team.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She would like to restaff the department with fresh talent. She would like restaffing the department with fresh talent.

We will begin to restaff the company after the merger. We will begin restaffing the company after the merger.

They want to continue to restaff their organization. They want to continue restaffing their organization.

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