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Makiasan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

To do is/ Doing is ...

Which is correct or better, "to do " or "doing"? Or is there no difference?
1) "Reading" books is good for you.
2) "To read" books is good for you.

To me, I feel that "ing-form" is better when we use it for a subject. Do you agree this?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

There is no difference in meaning, but yes, native speakers avoid the infinitive form in subject position. Here are the natural choices: Reading books is good for you. It is good for you to read books.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no difference in meaning, but yes, native speakers avoid the infinitive form in subject position.
  • Here are the natural choices: Reading books is good for you.
  • It is good for you to read books.
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There is no difference in meaning, but yes, native speakers avoid the infinitive form in subject position. Here are the natural choices:

Reading books is good for you.
It is good for you to read books.
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Thanks a lot, Mister Micawber!
Maki
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