When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To whelve (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to whelve" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
I want to whelve into the depths of my imagination.
Whelving (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "whelving" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Whelving is a journey of self-discovery.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To whelve (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To whelve is a unique way to explore the unknown.
To whelve is a unique way to explore the unknown.
- "*To whelve*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a unique way to explore the unknown).
- 2Object
She wants me to whelve into the world of literature.
She wants me to whelve into the world of literature.
- "Me *to whelve* into the world of literature" is the object of the verb "wants."
- Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to whelve* into the world of literature).
- 3Adjective Modifier
I need a book to whelve into during my vacation.
I need a book to whelve into during my vacation.
- "*To whelve* into during my vacation" modifies the noun "book."
- Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a book *to whelve* into during my vacation).
Whelving (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Whelving requires an open mind and a sense of curiosity.
Whelving requires an open mind and a sense of curiosity.
- "*Whelving*" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (an open mind and a sense of curiosity).
- 2Object
I enjoy whelving into different cultures and traditions.
I enjoy whelving into different cultures and traditions.
- "*Whelving* into different cultures and traditions" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*whelving* into different cultures and traditions).
- 3Object of Preposition
She has a passion for whelving into the depths of history.
She has a passion for whelving into the depths of history.
- "For *whelving* into the depths of history" is the object of the preposition "for."
- Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *whelving* into the depths of history).
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 whelve into the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
They hope to whelve into the world of art and creativity.
He wants to whelve into the realm of science fiction.
We decided to whelve into the study of human psychology.
They agreed to whelve into the history of music together.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
She enjoys whelving into the world of fantasy literature.
They recommend regular whelving for personal growth.
I dislike the idea of whelving into controversial topics.
He avoids whelving into political discussions.
Can you imagine yourself whelving into the mysteries of the universe?
Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects
Example
She likes to whelve into the world of photography. She likes whelving into the world of photography.
We started to whelve into the field of astronomy. We started whelving into the field of astronomy.
He began to whelve into the world of fashion design. He began whelving into the world of fashion design.
