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Jandi Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
Way of vs. way to
Hello, teachers!
When do we use 'way of -ing' or 'way to verb'?
Ex;
1-1. The best way of learning about computers is working with them.
1-2. The best way to learn about computers is to work with them.
2. The best way [of traveling, to travel] is the train.
3. Waving your hand is a way [of saying, to say] goodbye.
Thank you very much.
When do we use 'way of -ing' or 'way to verb'?
Ex;
1-1. The best way of learning about computers is working with them.
1-2. The best way to learn about computers is to work with them.
2. The best way [of traveling, to travel] is the train.
3. Waving your hand is a way [of saying, to say] goodbye.
Thank you very much.
Top answer
Interesting question, Ms. Jandi. They both seem to work equally well in conveying the same message in your examples.
- Interesting question, Ms.
- Jandi.
- They both seem to work equally well in conveying the same message in your examples.
- I would suggest that 'way of doing', with its use of the noun, relates more to the state/condition/practice than the action ( 'to do') in my mind, and that I would tend to use 'way of doing' in more formal contexts.
- Another beautiful day.
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Interesting question, Ms. Jandi. They both seem to work equally well in conveying the same message in your examples.
I would suggest that 'way of doing', with its use of the noun, relates more to the state/condition/practice than the action ( 'to do') in my mind, and that I would tend to use 'way of doing' in more formal contexts.
Another beautiful day. Did you throw any bea
I would suggest that 'way of doing', with its use of the noun, relates more to the state/condition/practice than the action ( 'to do') in my mind, and that I would tend to use 'way of doing' in more formal contexts.
Another beautiful day. Did you throw any bea
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Throw beans?
I don't know the meaning.
Anyway, yes! One of our beautiful days!
Enjoy the half-cloudy and darker-getting sky!
I don't know the meaning.
Anyway, yes! One of our beautiful days!
Enjoy the half-cloudy and darker-getting sky!
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On February 2nd, we throw beans at the devils outside in order to keep the home safe from them. I thought you might do something similar.
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It's my first time to hear that.
Interesting! Is it a Japanese custom or a North American one?
Yes, we have a similar one. We use salt instead, and we don't have any specific date.
We do this when something bad has happened or is expected to happen.
Have a nice evening.
Interesting! Is it a Japanese custom or a North American one?
Yes, we have a similar one. We use salt instead, and we don't have any specific date.
We do this when something bad has happened or is expected to happen.
Have a nice evening.
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Jandi,
The only restriction I can think of is that we don't use "way to" when "way" is preceded by a possessive.
I don't like his way [of pronouncing / *to pronounce] "nuclear".
Susan's way [of preparing / *to prepare] eggplant is really novel -- and delicious!
At least I can't think of a counterexample.
CJ
The only restriction I can think of is that we don't use "way to" when "way" is preceded by a possessive.
I don't like his way [of pronouncing / *to pronounce] "nuclear".
Susan's way [of preparing / *to prepare] eggplant is really novel -- and delicious!
At least I can't think of a counterexample.
CJ
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A little tardy in my response, Ms. Jandi, sorry. Bean-throwing is a Japanese tradition. To keep the devils away from our homes in America, we just keep a pistol handy.
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Thanks, MM!
BTW, I'm more scared of pistols than [of] devils.
Which is correct or better, with or w/o 'of'?
BTW, I'm more scared of pistols than [of] devils.
Which is correct or better, with or w/o 'of'?
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Both OK as long as there is no confusion in the mind of the beholder.
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Thank you very much.
Enjoy the largest and brightest moon in the year (tomorrow night)!
Make a wish enjoying the moon, and it will come true!
Enjoy the largest and brightest moon in the year (tomorrow night)!
Make a wish enjoying the moon, and it will come true!
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