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To Ver vs Vering 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 ver (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to ver in order to improve my skills.

Vering (Gerund)

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

Example

Vering is a relaxing activity.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To ver (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To ver is a great way to stay active.

    To ver is a great way to stay active.

    • "*To ver*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a great way to stay active).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to ver with her.

    She wants me to ver with her.

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

    I need a tool to ver effectively.

    I need a tool to ver effectively.

    • "*To ver* effectively" modifies the noun "tool."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a tool *to ver* effectively).

Vering (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Vering is a wonderful way to relax.

    Vering is a wonderful way to relax.

    • "*Vering*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a wonderful way to relax).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy vering in my free time.

    I enjoy vering in my free time.

    • "*Vering* in my free time" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*vering* in my free time).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for vering.

    She has a passion for vering.

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

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 ver tomorrow.

They hope to ver during their vacation.

He wants to ver in the open air.

We decided to ver this weekend.

They agreed to ver together.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys vering outdoors.

They recommend regular vering for better health.

I dislike the idea of vering in cold weather.

He avoids vering alone.

Can you imagine yourself vering in a beautiful landscape?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to ver in the morning. She likes vering in the morning.

We started to ver as a hobby. We started vering as a hobby.

He began to ver every day. He began vering every day.

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