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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is he right in thinking / to think

Would you say that he is right in thinking / to think of them as being descended from the beast itself?

Please could you explain the difference between the infinitive 'to think' and 'in thinking' (I don't know the grammatical name for this) in this sentence, as well as provide your insight into the usage/use of being in this sentence.

How would YOU write this sentence?

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Please could you explain the difference between the infinitive 'to think' and 'in thinking' There is no difference in meaning. It's a matter of personal preference. 'to think' is the infinitive; 'thinking' is a gerund in this sentence.

— CalifJim

  • Please could you explain the difference between the infinitive 'to think' and 'in thinking' There is no difference in meaning.
  • It's a matter of personal preference.
  • 'to think' is the infinitive; 'thinking' is a gerund in this sentence.
  • Anonymous How would YOU write this sentence?
  • Would you say that he is right to think of them as descendents of the beast itself?
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AnonymousWould you say that he is right in thinking / to think of them as being descended from the beast itself?Please could you explain the difference between the infinitive 'to think' and 'in thinking'
There is no difference in meaning. It's a matter of personal preference.

'to think' is the infinitive; 'thinking' is a gerund in this sentence.
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