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Chariot Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
infinitive, gerund
The most challenging thing about being in the peace corps is finding a way to fit into the community.
I wonder if it is ok to use an infinitive following "is". The most challenging thing about being in the peace corps is to find a way to fit into the community.
When are infinitives are used after be and when are present participles used? Thank you for your help.
I wonder if it is ok to use an infinitive following "is". The most challenging thing about being in the peace corps is to find a way to fit into the community.
When are infinitives are used after be and when are present participles used? Thank you for your help.
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IMO, both work in general, but not in this context. I think the most challenging thing forces the use of gerund (as a noun).
- IMO, both work in general, but not in this context.
- I think the most challenging thing forces the use of gerund (as a noun).
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IMO, both work in general, but not in this context.
I think the most challenging thing forces the use of gerund (as a noun).
I think the most challenging thing forces the use of gerund (as a noun).
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ChariotThe most challenging thing about being in the peace corps is finding a way to fit into the community.
I wonder if it is ok to use an infinitive following "is". The most challenging thing about being in the peace corps is to find a way to fit into the community.
When are infinitives are used after be and when are present participles used? Thank yo
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