A to-infinitive and A present participle.
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:21 pm
Dear teacher,
Sanders was the first N.F.L. player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons, and the only player to do it in his first 10 seasons. He is the only player to rush for more than 100 yards in 14 consecutive games, and he remains the only player to record five 1,500-yard rushing seasons.
Q : There are four "to-infinitive phrases". I think "present participle" is more correct because these events "to rush.." , "to do.." and "to record.." are actualized.
As you know, the main difference between "to" and "present participle" is actualization or not. When an occasion actualized, "present participle" need to be used.
What do you think?
All the best, :)
Sanders was the first N.F.L. player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons, and the only player to do it in his first 10 seasons. He is the only player to rush for more than 100 yards in 14 consecutive games, and he remains the only player to record five 1,500-yard rushing seasons.
Q : There are four "to-infinitive phrases". I think "present participle" is more correct because these events "to rush.." , "to do.." and "to record.." are actualized.
As you know, the main difference between "to" and "present participle" is actualization or not. When an occasion actualized, "present participle" need to be used.
What do you think?
All the best, :)