- •Verbals
- •2. As a predicative after a link verb.
- •4. As a part of a simple verbal predicate in negative and interrogative sentences :
- •5. As a part of a compound verbal modal predicate :
- •6. As a part of a compound verbal aspect (aspective) predicate the infinitive follows :
- •7. As a direct object :
- •I trust them to solve the problem.
- •I encouraged her to tell everything.
- •8. As an attribute :
- •9. As an adverbial modifier of purpose :
- •10. As an adverbial modifier of result :
- •It’s warm enough to bathe. (достаточно)
- •5.Adverbial Modifier of Purpose : Here is some pastry they left for you to eat with
- •6.Adverbial Modifier of Result:
- •Complex Object Construction.
- •I see that you don't know this poem by heart.
- •I've noticed that you liked classical music.
- •The Complex Subject Construction
- •I am believed competent but I am not.
- •Exercise 7. Define the infinitive as a part of a compound verbal modal or aspective predicate.
- •Exercise 8. Translate the text into English using the infinitive in the function of a par of a compound verbal predicate. Что я люблю… и чего не люблю…
- •Exercise 9. Define the function of the infinitive in the following sentences.
- •Exercise 10. Read the following text and analyse the infinitive in different syntactic functions. On Reading
- •Exercise 11. Translate the following sentences into Russian, define the infinitive in different syntactic functions.
- •Exercise 12. Translate into English, using the infinitives in different syntactic functions.
- •Exercise 13. Identify the For-to- Constructions. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Exercise 14. Practice the For-to Construction after a noun phrase.
- •Exercise 15. Replace the following groups of sentences by a sentence with a for-phrase subject.
- •Exercise 16. Replace the following pairs of sentences by sentences with adverbial for-phrases of result.
- •Exercise 17. Complete the following sentences adding for-phrase to them.
- •Exercise 18. Define the functions of the for-phrase in the following sentences.
- •Exercise 19. Answer the following questions using the for-complex.
- •Exercise 20. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •Exercise 21. Define the coc and translate the sentences into Russian. Use one proverb in the situation of your own.
- •Exercise 22. Paraphrase the following sentences using the coc.
- •Exercise 23. Replace the following simple sentences into the ones with the coc.
- •Exercise 24. Translate the verse into Russian underline the coc.
- •I saw dawn creep across the sky,
- •I saw the sea put on its dress
- •I heard the wind call out and say:
- •Exercise 25. Insert the infinitives in bracket in to the proper form.
- •Exercise 26. Analyse the structure of the co in the following sentences and explain the reasons of the absence of the structure in some sentences.
- •Exercise 27. Insert the particle to where necessary.
- •Exercise28. Complete the following sentences.
- •Exercise 29. Translate the sentences into English using the coc where necessary.
- •Exercise 31. Change the following sentences so that to use csc.
- •Exercise 32. Open the brackets and use the csc.
- •Exercise 33. Translate the following jokes with csc.
- •Exercise 34. Translate into English.
- •Exercise 35. Translate the following extracts from English, define the function of the infinitive.
- •Exercise 36. Translate the text given below, explain the functions of the infinitive.
- •Exercise 37. Translate from Russian into English using the infinitive in different syntactic functions.
- •Appendix
- •Contents
- •Список литературы.
- •Источники :
Exercise 13. Identify the For-to- Constructions. Translate the sentences into Russian.
It was easy for my brother to learn Spanish.
We are still waiting for him to come.
Have you bought something for me to read during the trip?
The day was much too cold and rainy for anyone to have good time.
It’s not the right place for us to speak about such things.
Your attitude made it difficult for him to tell you the truth.
It will be best for you to see the doctor about the tooth.
I’d like to put forward a few suggestions for you to think about.
Harriet was anxious for the party to be a success.
It might be possible for you to sign the paper today.
He didn’t mean for them to study in the library.
12. It was hard for the boy to read the book in the original.
(From a Grammar by L.V. Khedchenya).
Exercise 14. Practice the For-to Construction after a noun phrase.
Someone in an advertising agency is writing an advertisement for a holiday abroad. Complete it from these rough notes.
Model: Six different countries for you to holiday in!
No arrangements for you to make!
Give some sentences to advertise tourism in your region.
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Holiday makers can:
–– Holiday in different countries
–– Pick from 10 different fortnights
–– Travel on 3 different airplanes
–– Choose from 12 outward and return flights
–– Stay at 24 different hotels.
–– See many fascinating national festivals
–– Take part in local music and dancing
–– Buy all sorts of gifts and bargains
–– Return home with lots of duty-free goods.
And they don’t have to:
–– Make any arrangements
–– Fill in any complicated forms
–– Pay for any extra items
(from a Grammar by L. V. Khvedchenya)
Exercise 15. Replace the following groups of sentences by a sentence with a for-phrase subject.
He won’t catch the six fifteen. It’s impossible.
She is very late. It’s rather unusual.
Don’t make mistakes. It’s important.
She explained everything. It was not difficult.
You really ought to see a doctor about that tooth. It will be best.
We ought to take a vacation now. It won’t be difficult.
She managed to do it in time. But it was quite an effort.
We’ll spend a couple of weeks in Moscow next June. It will be rather pleasant.
You will speak English with her. It’ll do you good.
Her mother made the decision. It’s the usual thing in the family.
Exercise 16. Replace the following pairs of sentences by sentences with adverbial for-phrases of result.
The street is very narrow. He won’t be able to turn the car.
The conversation was interesting. The children did not want to go to bed.
The heat was oppressive. We did not stay long on the beach.
The way to the village was long. I felt hungry again.
The problem was comparatively easy. I solved it in half an hour.
The situation was getting complicated. We could no longer cope with it.
The noise of the traffic grew loud. I could not sleep.
The light was good. She could read the inscription.
(taken from Natanson E.A., 1973)