In order for Ving

[aysaa]

Hello,

In order to vote to take place, a quorum must be present.

In order for voting to take place, a quorum must be present.

Can we use 'in order for + Ving' instead of 'in order to + V'? I think we can use the second usage in spoken English, is that right?

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

In order to vote to take place, a quorum must be present.
In order for voting to take place, a quorum must be present.

Can we use 'in order for + Ving' instead of 'in order to + V'? I think we can use the second usage in spoken English, is that right?

In this sentence, you must. The first is not correct.

 

[emsr2d2]

If you want to use "vote" (noun) then you need to say "In order for a vote to take place ..."
If you want to use "to vote" then you must omit other words - "In order to vote, a quorum ..."