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1) what he is trying to do is bringing people together.

2) what he is trying to do is to bring people together.

3) What he is trying to do brings people together.

which one is grammatically corrrect? why.

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

They are all correct, but they mean different things. Below are the sentences, followed by the scenarios they imply.

"What he is trying to do is bringing people together"

For example, a guy is trying to start a charity to feed the homeless. Other people have found about this and are joining up to help him. (The use of "is bringing" indicates a focus on the fact that it is happening now.)

"What he is trying to do is to bring people together"

For example, a guy is putting together a conference with the goal that people can come, meet each other, and form a team. (To say "to bring people together" implies that the people come from all walks of life and would not normally meet each other.)

"What he is trying to do brings people together"

For example, a guy is trying to prevent a church from closing. People see his efforts and are inspired to work with each other to save the church. (The use of "brings" indicates a focus on the the fact that this is an ongoing situation.)

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