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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

gerund

Below are two sentences I heard in movies:

I'm sure he loves giving his opinion.

I'm sure he loves to meet you.

My question is why does the first sentence use a gerund but not the second?

Thanks in advance!
  

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Hi, Below are two sentences I heard in movies: I'm sure he loves giving his opinion. I'm sure he loves to meet you. My question is why does the first sentence use a gerund but not the second?

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  • Hi, Below are two sentences I heard in movies: I'm sure he loves giving his opinion.
  • I'm sure he loves to meet you.
  • My question is why does the first sentence use a gerund but not the second?
  • You can use either in these sentences, with no real difference.
  • ie I'm sure he loves to give his opinion.
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Hi,

Below are two sentences I heard in movies:

I'm sure he loves giving his opinion.

I'm sure he loves to meet you.

My question is why does the first sentence use a gerund but not the second? You can use either in these sentences, with no real difference.
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