Grammar exercises Forms of Infinitive

Tenses	Active Voice	Passive Voice
Indefinite Simple	To do	To be done
Continuous	To be doing	---
Perfect	To have done	To have been done

Exercise 1

Study the functions of the Infinitives, State their forms. Translate the sentences into the Kazakh language.

1. It was a horrible thing to have a spy in one's house.

2. It is hard to see inside the head of the brave.

3. She was really pleased to see you.

4. He had instructions to take us the dining – room when we were ready.

5. There was nothing to be done.

6. She was the first to break the silence.

7. I thought you did that to encourage me , to give me confidence.

8. The birds sat on the trees and sang so sweetly that the children used to stop their games in order to listen them.

9. You are too wise to understand that

10. He went out into the street to find himself alone.

Exercise 2

Read and translate the sentences .State the functions of the Infinitives.

1. To know foreign languages is very important for specialists in agriculture.

2. To know foreign languages well we must work much.

3. The work to be done is difficult.

4. I can show you books to be taken from the library.

5. Our aim is to raise the intensification of production

6. In order to improve soil fertility fertilizers are to be rationally used

7. The construction of the new irrigation canal is to be finished by the end of July.

8. The builders work hard in order to finish the construction of the new irrigation canal by the end of July.

Exercise 3.

Define the forms of the following infinitives. Use them in your own sentences.

to desert, to have been repaired, to be staying, to be improved, to have been watching, to be followed, to have been shown, to be changing, to have been listening, to be despised.

Exercise 4.

Point out the Objective – with the – Infinitive Construction.

1. You must let me have time to consider your proposal.

2. From the age of five he had come to the studio to watch his own father work.

3. He declared himself to be a member of the club.

4. At last they got him to write a letter to his brother.

5. One might think Mr. George to have been a trooper once upon a time.

6. She knew she must never let him feel that she was a burden of a responsibility.

7. I heard the professor mention these facts in this lecture.

8. We can’t have them waste their time in this way.

9. I am always thinking about myself and I expect everybody else to do the same

10. Her articulation was so distinct that she could make you hear her every word in the last row of the gallery.

11. She wanted him to look back on this as one of the greatest moments of his life.

Exercise 5

Reword the sentences according to the example.

Example : The boy was playing football in the yard (see)

We saw the boy play football in the yard.

1. They came back at once (make)

2. You must do it yourself (want).

3. The boy said something in a low voice (hear).

4. She is waiting for Mary ( believe ).

5. He is a very talented actor ( know) .

6. My son is going to become an agronomist ( want ).

7. The girl was singing a very lovely song ( hear ).

8. The man quickly crossed the street and turned round the corner ( see )

9. You should help your friend ( ask ) .

10. They often come late ( hate ) .

Exercise 6

Point out the Subjective Infinitive Construction. Translate the sentences.

1. He was thought to be honest and kindly.

2. “I just happened to be in this part of the world”, explained Mrs. Oliver.

3. She is certain to return soon. 4. Celia looked at her for a moment. She seemed to be trying to come to a decision. 5. He was supposed to attend the lecture this morning. 6. The gods had given Irene dark brown eyes and golden hair which is said to be the mark of a weak character. 7. The rocket is reported to have started its flight at 6.30. 8. The dog was heard to bark in the yard. 9. My father seemed to have cast off a good many years. 10. The Prince of Wales seemed to live a very merry life but that was not the same thing. 11. He might be said to be our founder.

Exercise 7.

Reword the sentences according to the example, using the Subjective Infinitive Construction.

Example : They say the ship has already arrived.

The ship is said to have already arrived.

1. They say this church was built in the 7^th century. 2. You know that the Hermitage was designed by Rastrelli. 3. Her fellow – workers think she is good at management. 4. I suppose they are quietly watching TV now. 5. We saw that the light was on the whole night. 6. The chief reported that the army had started an offensive. 7. I believe that he has already reached the top of the mountain. 8. They say a new space flight will be made next year. 9. Many people saw how the ship was slowly sinking.

Exercise 8.

Point out the “ For- to – Infinitive Construction “. State its function, translate the sentences.

1. It was natural for a daughter to wish her mother to have been innocent.2. “There are four letters here for you to sign” said Miss Livingstone. 3. In his opinion it would be advisable for her to have mental treatment. 4. The room is not fit for you to see it. 5. He told me to get more water for Mummy to cook with. 6. Celia was sent out to me and I was asked to find a good place for her to continue her education. 7. They talked so much together that it was inevitable for her at last to learn his views on marriage. 8. It is a very dangerous thing for a man to know his friends.

Exercise 9.

Read and translate the text. Point out the Infinitives and Infinitive Constructions.

To understand art one should visit picture galleries. Bill was quite sure of that. And one day he suggested his friend Dick a visit to the National Gallery in London. But Dick didn’t feel like going there. His hobby was dogs and he said that he was unlikely to enjoy his visit. He thought that he was two ignorant to appreciate art. To persuade Dick was quite a job and Bill did all in his power to succeed in it. Bill’s main idea was to show how much he knew about painting. And hardly had they come to the gallery, when he started talking about art. He could tell at a glance a Rubens: from a Van Dike, and a Manet, Picasso. Dick couldn’t help being surprised at Bill’s knowledge. Bill was talking and talking and there was no stopping him. Suddenly he stopped in front of something standing in the corner pointed at it and said : “This is a Picasso produced in 1943, there’s much to be seen and more to be imagined.” “You’re very much mistaken”, said Dick all of sudden. “This isn’t a Picasso, it’s mirror”.