Infinitive /Gerund
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Message from passenger75 posted on 25-05-2015 at 10:02:13 (D | E | F)
Hello, wish you all have a good time.
As we know some verbs are followed by gerunds, some by infinitives and some by both- either with or without a change in the meaning.
But my question is:
is the sentence below correct? Why or why not?
It's impolite of you to be speaking in the class.
Thanks in advance.
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Edited by lucile83 on 25-05-2015 10:28
Message from passenger75 posted on 25-05-2015 at 10:02:13 (D | E | F)
Hello, wish you all have a good time.
As we know some verbs are followed by gerunds, some by infinitives and some by both- either with or without a change in the meaning.
But my question is:
is the sentence below correct? Why or why not?
It's impolite of you to be speaking in the class.
Thanks in advance.
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Edited by lucile83 on 25-05-2015 10:28
Re: Infinitive /Gerund from gerondif, posted on 25-05-2015 at 12:58:08 (D | E)
Hello,
It's impolite of you to be speaking in class.
It's impolite of you to be speaking in the classroom.
Yes, it is correct but speaking here is not a gerund but a present participle.
1) Your speaking in class is rude! would be a gerund.
I resent 2) your speaking in class! would be a gerund.
There will be no speaking in class! would be a gerund.
Speaking in class is strictly prohibited! would be a gerund.
I am fed up with 3) your speaking in class! would be a gerund.
Thank you for speaking in class! would be a gerund.
A gerund is a verb transformed into a noun thanks to ing which can then become 1) subject or 2) object of a verb, or follow 3) a preposition.
he came speaking into the classroom. is a present participle: As he came into the classroom, he was speaking.
He used speaking to calm her down. is a gerund.He used soothing words to calm her down.
Re: Infinitive /Gerund from passenger75, posted on 26-05-2015 at 07:51:48 (D | E)
Hi
Thanks; however, I know the difference between gerund and present participle.
All I wanted to know is whether we can use a progressive verb in such a construction.
Re: Infinitive /Gerund from lucile83, posted on 26-05-2015 at 08:01:13 (D | E)
Hello,
It is correct,yes; gerondif answered your question in his message:
It's impolite of you to be speaking in class.
It's impolite of you to be speaking in the classroom.
Yes, it is correct but speaking here is not a gerund but a present participle.
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