Gerund Vs Infinitive( Difference in meaning)

[Sorina Madalina Albu]

Point out the difference in meaning between the Ss below by translating or explaining it in your own words: (0.50x2=1)
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a) He paid him to translate the essay.
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b) He paid him for translating the essay.
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[a_vee]

Point out the difference in meaning between the Ss below by translating or explaining it in your own words: (0.50x2=1)
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a) He paid him to translate the essay. = When does the essay get translated? We don't know.
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b) He paid him for translating the essay. = The essay was translated before he was paid.

Note this: Please go to the store. (I want you to go now.)
Thank you for going to the store. (You went in the past.)
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I hope that helps.

 

[emsr2d2]

Duplicate thread. You have several replies on the other one. Please don't post the same question twice. Thread closed.