- •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 31. Change the following sentences so that to use csc.
1.It seems that she has forgotten her promise. 2. It is reported that the expedition left in June. 3. It was considered that he is one of the best pilots in the country. 4. It appears that they understood this rule very well. 5. The teacher expects that you will read an article on this subject (You are expected…). 6. You signed the document without reading it, which was very stupid. 7. He rushed into the burning house, which was very brave of him. (It was very brave…) 8. It is likely that he will arrive before six? (Is he…) 9. it is not likely that the captain will allow them to put these cases on deck (The captain …). 10. They will certainly conclude this agreement in the near future. (The agreement is certain…) 11. It seems that nothing has changed. 12. You may miss the beginning of the performance of you don’t hurry. (You are likely …) 13. it appeared that the charges at the hotel were reasonable. 14. He was the only person who believed in the results of the experiment. 15. He will be pleased when he learns the news.
(taken from a Grammar by L. V. Khvedchenya)
Exercise 32. Open the brackets and use the csc.
1. He is considered (to be) a good musician. 2. They are thought (to go) away some days ago. 3. James is expected (to make) a report next Wednesday. 4. Steve is known (to help) them to solve a problem when they were in trouble. 5. Mozart is known (to compose) a lot of wonderful pieces o music. 6. The film is considered (to be) the worst of the year. 7. She is supposed (to work) in the laboratory from 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow. 8. They are known (to make) a new discovery a month ago. 9. He is expected (to manage) the business himself. 10. He is said (to be) at the customs office now. 11. The delegation is reported (to leave) Prague tonight at 11 a. m. 12. They are known (to live) in Egypt for a long time. 13. He is believed (to work) at an urgent problem now.
Exercise 33. Translate the following jokes with csc.
1.“Oh, auntie!” cried little Annie, “Make Freddy behave himself. Every time I happen to hit on the head, he is sure to burst out crying”.
2.“Is ink so very expensive, father?”
“Why, no, what makes you think so?”
“Well, mother seems to be quite disturbed because I spilled some on the carpet.”
3.“You don’t seem to realize on what side your bread is buttered.”
“What does it matter? I eat both sides.”
4.“Waiter, the portions seem to have got a lot smaller lately.”
“Just an optical illusion, sir. Now that the restaurant has been enlarged, they look smaller –– that’s all.”
“I knew an artist once who painted a cobweb so realistically that the maid was said to have spent hours trying to get it down.”
5.“Sorry, dear, but your story seems to be unbelievable.”
“Why? Many artists are known to do such things.”
“Yes, but not maids.”
Exercise 34. Translate into English.
1.Как известно, Жуковский был прекрасным педагогом и лектором. 2. Говорят, что экспедиция собрала очень интересный материал о природе этого региона. 3. Предполагается, что в этом регионе будет создан новый город. 4. Полагают, что они уже доехали до места. 5. Никак не ожидали, что холода наступят так рано. 6. известно, что белый свет отражает солнечные лучи. 7. Вы, кажется, устали. Не хотите отдохнуть? 8. она, кажется, начинает сердиться. 9. вам, кажется, не нравится его предложение? 10. Мой спутник оказался моим давним знакомым. 11. Я уверена, что вам понравится эта пьеса. 12. они, конечно, делают все, что могут. 13. Слышно было, как где-то вдалеке идет поезд. 14. Каждый день видно, как он работает в саду. 15. Великого Ди Маджио видят только два раза в год, как он несет цветы на могилу единственной любимой женщины –– Мэрилин Монро. 16. Долгое время эту вершину считали недоступной. 17. Это предложение, вероятно, его заинтересует. 18. Слышали, как он уходил утром. 19. известно, что римляне построили на Британских островах хорошие дороги и много крепостей, которые сохранились и посей день.