Sunday, March 10, 2019

Using gerund vs using "that + verb" or to-infinitive


Comparing the two sentences:



This can help you in learning English.



vs




This can help you to learn English.



Or in scientific writing



The system process A to obtain B containing C.



vs



This system process A to obtain B that contains C.




My understanding is that both first version (with gerund) are preferred. Is it because the sentence already containing a verb, therefore gerund form is preferred to prevent two verbs in one sentence together, or is there other rule that helps to identify this? Are there any exceptions?




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