When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To engolden (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to engolden" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
The setting sun seems to engolden the entire sky.
Engoldening (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "engoldening" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Engoldening the surface gives it a luxurious look.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To engolden (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To engolden the painting, she used gold leaf.
To engolden the painting, she used gold leaf.
- "*To engolden*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (used) + noun phrase (gold leaf).
- 2Object
He wants me to engolden his jewelry.
He wants me to engolden his jewelry.
- "Me *to engolden* his jewelry" is the object of the verb "wants."
- Noun (He) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to engolden* his jewelry).
- 3Adjective Modifier
I need a special paint to engolden the frame.
I need a special paint to engolden the frame.
- "*To engolden* the frame" modifies the noun "paint."
- Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a special paint *to engolden* the frame).
Engoldening (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Engoldening is a common technique in art restoration.
Engoldening is a common technique in art restoration.
- "*Engoldening*" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a common technique in art restoration).
- 2Object
I enjoy engoldening old artifacts.
I enjoy engoldening old artifacts.
- "*Engoldening* old artifacts" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*engoldening* old artifacts).
- 3Object of Preposition
She has a talent for engoldening various objects.
She has a talent for engoldening various objects.
- "For *engoldening* various objects" is the object of the preposition "for."
- Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *engoldening* various objects).
Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects
The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects
Example
She plans to engolden the statue for the exhibition.
They hope to engolden their wedding rings.
He wants to engolden the crown with precious gems.
We decided to engolden the edges of the book.
They agreed to engolden the picture frame together.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
She enjoys engoldening antique jewelry pieces.
They recommend engoldening the trim for a luxurious touch.
I dislike the process of engoldening metal surfaces.
He avoids engoldening delicate fabrics.
Can you imagine engoldening your favorite vase?
