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Samerrustom Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

Should I put a gerund or infinitive verb

Is there a rule for putting an initiative form of the verb after NO like this example:
There is no substitute for emotional intelligence.
  

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When it comes to losing weight, there is no substitute for consuming fewer calories. The infinitive does not work here.

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  • When it comes to losing weight, there is no substitute for consuming fewer calories.
  • The infinitive does not work here.
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When it comes to losing weight, there is no substitute for consuming fewer calories.
The infinitive does not work here.
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What do you mean by 'initiative form' of a verb?

You can use a gerund after 'no' - There is no going back now. We have to finish the course.
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samerrustom Is there a rule for using putting an initiative the infinitive form of the verb after NO "no" like as in this example?
samerrustomThere is no substitute for emotional intelligence.
In that sentence,
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