Samerrustom Posted 11 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.
There is no substitute for emotional intelligence.
Top answer
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.
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.
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 usingputtingan initiative the infinitive form of the verb afterNO"no"likeas in this example?
samerrustomThere is no substitute for emotional intelligence.In that sentence,
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