Practice: What is the difference in meaning or emphasis between the following pairs of sentences?

1. a) He was allowed not to join the union.

b) He was not allowed to join the union

2. a) He went on talking about his experiences for hours.

b) He went on to talk about his experiences in a busy London clinic.

3. a) He let us go out.

b) He made us go out.

4. a) I heard her sing One Fine Day.

b) I heard her singing One Fine Day.

5. a) I didn’t know whether John had called.

b) I didn’t know that John had called.

6. a) Do you intend to stay here tonight?

b) Do you intend staying here all night?

7. a) ‘Would you like a lift?’ ‘No, thanks, I prefer to walk.’

b) ‘Although I have a car, I prefer walking to driving.’

8. a) I expect he will come.

b) I expect him to come.

9. a) I began to study the report very carefully.

b) I began studying French while I was still at school.

Translate from Russian into English:

1. Я не думаю (не ожидаю), что у них есть шанс выиграть.

2. Мы не видели, как она наливала чай.

3. Я не против того, чтобы она присоединилась к нашей команде.

4. Она услышала, как звонит телефон.

5. Я предупредил его, что надо полечить зубы.

6. Он не ожидал, что она предаст его.

7. Я почувствовал, что люди нервничают.

8. Мы посоветовали ему сменить тренера.

9. Мы вдруг почувствовали, что горит на кухне.

10. Они перестали есть мясо.

11. Он остановился, чтобы завязать шнурки (laces).

12. Ты видел, как она смотрела на него?

1. Я дал ей письмо, чтобы она послала его по почте.

2. Мы попросили его сжечь этот документ.

3. Ей было трудно контролировать свои чувства.

4. Я уговорил его передумать и остаться у нас.

5. Она помогает мне присматривать за ребенком.

Choose the most suitable words underlined.

1. I never imagined the mountains to be / being so high!

2. Don’t forget to wake me / waking me before you leave.

3. What do you mean to do / doing about the leaky pipes?

4. I regret to tell you / telling you that we can not accept your offer.

5. Did you manage to find / finding the book you were looking for?

6. I tried taking / to take that medicine you gave me but I couldn’t swallow it.

7. We have postponed to tell / telling anyone the news until after Christmas.

8. Have you considered to buy / buying a microwave oven?

9. Sorry I’m late. I had to stop to pick up / picking up the children from school.

10. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on to be / being Prime Minister.

Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.

1. I was made to study hard when I was at school. – They…

2. If I take the job I’ll have to move to Paris. - Taking the job …

3. It’s very kind of you to give me a lift. – I appreciate …

4. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar. – Why don’t you try…

5. I’m quite happy to look after the baby for you. – I don’t mind …

6. I must see the manager! – I demand …

7. ‘Go on Jack, apply for the job,’ said Sally. – Sally encouraged …

8. You wouldn’t know where the Hilton Hotel is, would you? …- Do you happen …

9. Parking is not permitted here. – You are …

10. ‘Shall I carry the bag for you?’ said Pauline. – Pauline offered …