26. State the function of the Infinitive in the following sentences and translate them into Russian:

1. To live a healthy life in the country was good for them. 2. It was a great happiness to him to discover that she was in complete agreement with him in opinions. 3. It was a real pleasure to him to give pleasure to others. 4. She had never learned the habit of command: her habit was to ask permission. 5. The dearest wish of his heart was to have a boy. 6. His first act was to seek the tailor that Glover had recommended. 7. Margaret's visit was exciting. He started to plan her reception. 8. The company began to drift in a polite group towards the door. 9. The train began to slow down. "Why, here we are in Oxford!" said the man. 10. We used to play in the garden behind the house. 11. Now you can do whatever you like. 12. But she had to turn round again; her father was coming. 13. "Listen, Gilbert, I've got to talk to you seriously." But Mr. Pinfold would not answer. 14. Dixon tried to suppress his irritation. 15. He asked us not to move and stay where we were. 16. He taught his boy to swim. 17. Mary warned us not to be late, 18. My dear child, it's not a thing to joke about. 19. "How am I to find that house," he thought, "There isn't anyone to ask." 20. This is the right thing to do. 21. I need a pen to write with. 22. "I don't want anything to eat," said Felicity. 23. And William went to London to start a new life. 24. He opened his eyes too late to see the momentary gleam of light from the corridor. 25. I wish I were young enough to help you.

27. Complete the following sentences, using infinitives or infinitive constructions:

1. I didn't expect... . 2. Oh, how nice of you ... . 3. We are all very glad ... . 4. She doesn't like ... . 5. What would you do if you saw ... . 6. I'm so sorry ... .7. The book seems ... . 8. It would be of great use ... . 9. What is done ... . 10. There's nothing ... . 11. The difficulty is ... . 12. I'm not quite sure... . 13. It hasn't yet been decided .... 14. He is unlikely ... . 15. Nobody will ever make ... . 16. You are too inexperienced ... . 17. She appeared ... . 18. She is old enough ... . 19. It's too late, he can't ... . 20. Judging from the shadows under his eyes, he must... .

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28. State the form and the function of the infinitive in each sentence. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. He seems to be saying something, but I can’t hear a word.

2. I felt that to show him the letter would only pain him uselessly.

3. I’m happy to have met you.

4. We were sorry to find out that the museum was closed.

5. We did not expect him to return so soon.

6. He suddenly got worse and had to be operated on at once.

7. He was sorry to have missed so many lectures.

8. She must have gone there yesterday.

9. She was to have gone there yesterday.

10. You should have seen the doctor at once.

11. They were happy to be left alone.

12. He may be studying in the reading room.

13. Could you give me a book to read?

14. He had to leave at once.

15. He was the first to come to the finish.

16. He can’t have said it.

17. He was the only one not to change his opinion.

18. You ought to be doing your homework.

19. He seems to know what he is talking about.

20. The letter was to be sent at once.

21. This problem should have been solved a long time ago.

22. This is a chance not to be missed.