To punch or punching?
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to punch In an equative sentence (a sentence with a form of linking verb be ) a verb in subject position is usually in the -ing form, but a verb in the subject complement position is usually in the to form. In this case there's also a problem with 'punching' after 'would be'. You don't want to suggest that your reflex was in the act of punching someone.
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to punch
In an equative sentence (a sentence with a form of linking verb be) a verb in subject position is usually in the -ing form, but a verb in the subject complement position is usually in the to form.
In this case there's also a problem with 'punching' after 'would be'. You don't want to suggest that your reflex was in the act of punching someone. Simila
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