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To Begrutch vs Begrutching 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 begrutch (Infinitive)

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

Example

I don't want to begrutch them their success.

Begrutching (Gerund)

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

Example

Begrutching others' success only leads to bitterness.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To begrutch (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To begrutch is not a healthy attitude.

    To begrutch is not a healthy attitude.

    • "*To begrutch*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (not a healthy attitude).
  • 2Object

    She expects me to begrutch her achievements.

    She expects me to begrutch her achievements.

    • "Me *to begrutch* her achievements" is the object of the verb "expects."
    • Noun (She) + verb (expects) + noun phrase (me *to begrutch* her achievements).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a change in mindset to begrutch less.

    I need a change in mindset to begrutch less.

    • "*To begrutch* less" modifies the noun "change in mindset."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a change in mindset *to begrutch* less).

Begrutching (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Begrutching is an unproductive habit.

    Begrutching is an unproductive habit.

    • "*Begrutching*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (an unproductive habit).
  • 2Object

    I can't stand begrutching their achievements.

    I can't stand begrutching their achievements.

    • "*Begrutching* their achievements" is the object of the verb "can't stand."
    • Noun (I) + verb (can't stand) + gerund (*begrutching* their achievements).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    He has a habit of begrutching others' success.

    He has a habit of begrutching others' success.

    • "Of *begrutching* others' success" is the object of the preposition "of."
    • Noun phrase (He) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a habit of *begrutching* others' success).

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

He refuses to begrutch others' achievements.

They attempted to begrutch his success, but failed.

She pretends to begrutch her sister's accomplishments.

We determined to begrutch them their happiness.

I wish to begrutch them nothing but the best.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys begrutching other people's happiness.

They avoid begrutching their friends' achievements.

I can't imagine begrutching someone's well-deserved success.

He considers begrutching a waste of time and energy.

We discussed the negative effects of begrutching.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She doesn't like to begrutch others' achievements. She doesn't like begrutching others' achievements.

He began to begrutch their success after his own failure. He began begrutching their success after his own failure.

They continue to begrutch every little accomplishment. They continue begrutching every little accomplishment.

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