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To Swink vs Swinking 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 swink (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to swink to achieve my goals.

Swinking (Gerund)

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

Example

Swinking is the key to success.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To swink (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To swink requires a lot of hard work and dedication.

    To swink requires a lot of hard work and dedication.

    • "*To swink*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (a lot of hard work and dedication).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to swink for her success.

    She wants me to swink for her success.

    • "Me *to swink* for her success" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to swink* for her success).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    He needs a plan to swink effectively.

    He needs a plan to swink effectively.

    • "*To swink* effectively" modifies the noun "plan."
    • Noun (He) + verb (needs) + noun phrase (a plan *to swink* effectively).

Swinking (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Swinking requires determination and perseverance.

    Swinking requires determination and perseverance.

    • "*Swinking*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (determination and perseverance).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy swinking for personal growth.

    I enjoy swinking for personal growth.

    • "*Swinking* for personal growth" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*swinking* for personal growth).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for swinking in challenging situations.

    She has a passion for swinking in challenging situations.

    • "For *swinking* in challenging situations" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *swinking* in challenging situations).

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 swink for her future success.

They hope to swink to achieve their dreams.

He wants to swink for a better future.

We decided to swink together to overcome obstacles.

They agreed to swink as a team to reach their goals.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys swinking to achieve her goals.

They recommend swinking regularly for personal development.

I dislike the idea of swinking without purpose.

He avoids swinking in unproductive activities.

Can you imagine yourself swinking against all odds?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to swink for personal achievement. She likes swinking to overcome challenges.

We started to swink towards our goals. We started swinking to make a difference.

He began to swink for a better future. He began swinking to pursue his passions.

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