- •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 17. Complete the following sentences adding for-phrase to them.
1.He stood there with a box of chocolate creams and a bunch of flowers waiting…2. After endless argument and long telephone conversation with Mother we arranged… 3. Father was very cross and said that when he sent me to an expensive school he didn’t mean… 4. Under the circumstances I really think it best … 5. All right, I’ll go. Why are you so anxious… 6. She is out of playing. The doctor does not think it necessary… 7. It’s getting dark. It’s time for the children… 8. I can’t find a place … 9. There is simply nobody for a young girl… 10. Those are not the right people … 11. Have you bought something for me… ?
(taken from Natanson E.A., 1973.)
Exercise 18. Define the functions of the for-phrase in the following sentences.
1. It was easy for my brother to learn Spanish. 2. We are still waiting for him to come. 3. Have you bought something for me to read during the trip? 4. The day was much too cold and rainy for anyone to have a good time. 5. It’s not the right time for us to speak about it. 6. it will the best for you to speak to the doctor. 6. I’d like to put forward a few suggestions for you to think about. 7. Your attitude made it difficult for him to tell you the truth. 8. It might be possible for you to sign the paper today. 9. he didn’t mean to study in the library. 10. It was pleasant for me to have someone I could go to with my small troubles. 11. If it is all right for me to know it later it is all right for me to know it now so you must tell me everything right now. 12. There was no home for him to go to. 13. My house is always ready for anyone to come into. 14. he opened the door of his room for her to go out. 15. It was really warm for May, and still light enough for him to see his garden. 16. She longed for night to come to bring sleep to her. 17. The idea is for us to come to his place at night and get him home, and frighten him so that he couldn’t frighten us any more. 18. The burden of this world is too great for one man to bear, and the world’s sorrow too heavy for one heart to suffer. (O. Wilde) 19. “Perhaps,” said she, “it will be just as well for her not to see so much of June.” 20. it is a dangerous thing for the educated classes of important countries not to speak foreign languages. 21. Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do any good; Try to use ordinary circumstances (J. P. Richer) 22. You are free the moment you do not look outside yourself for someone to solve your problems. 23. If you have no friend to give you advice, there may be a pillow for you to take counsel of. 23. It’s important for some people to be important.
Exercise 19. Answer the following questions using the for-complex.
What is it usual for you to do on Saturday?
Where is it common for you to go on Sunday?
How is it save to come home: alone or with a friend?
Who may it be a surprise for you to meet in your town?
What may it be a misfortune for you to miss?
What country is it a dream for you to visit?
Where would it be good for you to go?
What can it be a shock for you to see?
What is it a waste of time for you to do?
10. What actor is it always a pleasure for you to watch?
11. What is it be for you to do when at home?
12. What is it a must for you to do in the morning?