
- •Infinitive Constructions. Complex Object
- •I. Give the proper form of the pronouns in brackets.
- •V. Change the complex sentences into simple ones using the complex object.
- •VI. Translate into English.
- •VII. Point out the Objective-with-the-Infinitive Constructions. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Complex Subject
- •II. Use the proper form of the infinitive.
- •III. Translate into English the part of the sentence given in brackets.
- •IV. Change the verbs from active into passive using the complex subject.
- •VII. Translate into English.
- •Identify the For-Complexes. Translate the sentences.
- •Infinitive without particle “to”. (Bare Infinitive)
- •Insert “to” where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
- •Omitted “to”
- •Reduced Infinitive
VII. Translate into English.
1. Известно, что он хороший учитель. . ………………………………………………………………………...........................
Сообщают, что погода будет теплой. . ………………………………………………………………………..........................
Он оказался хорошим другом. . ………………………………………………………………………...................................
Говорят, что она завоевала первый приз. . ………………………………………………………………………..................
Мне случалось встречать его раньше. . ……………………………………………………………………….......................
Ему разрешают смотреть телевизор каждый вечер. . …………………………………………………………………………. 7. Ожидают, что поезд придет вовремя. . ……………………………………………………………………….......................
8. Его видели бегущим по улице. . ………………………………………………………………………..............................
9. Было слышно, как она пела. . ………………………………………………………………………...................................
Говорят, что он провалился на экзамене по английскому. . …………………………………………………………………….
Я, кажется, не помню его адреса. . ………………………………………………………………………..............................
Учитель казался сердитым. . ……………………………………………………………………….......................................
Полагают, что доклад будет интересным. . ……………………………………………………………………....................
Нам приказали остаться после уроков. . …………………………………………………………………….......................
Их заставили переписать упражнение. . …………………………………………………………………….......................
For-Complex
General Note |
Uses |
Examples |
This construction is introduced by the preposition for. It consists of a noun or a pronoun in the objective case and an infinitive (or an infinitive word- group). For is not translated into Russian. The construction is translated by a subordinate clause or infinitive. |
The construction can be used in the functions of:
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For me to go there is impossible. That was for you to find out. The teacher asked for the papers to be brought. The best thing for you to do is to forgive her.
I stepped aside for the car to go by. She spoke loud for you to hear.
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Identify the For-Complexes. Translate the sentences.
1. It was easy for my brother to learn Spanish.
…………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. We are still waiting for him to come.
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3. Have you bought something for me to read during the trip?
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4. The day was much too cold and rainy for anyone to have a good time.
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5. It's not the right time for us to speak about it.
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6. Your attitude made it difficult for him to tell you the truth.
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7. It will be best for you to see the doctor about the tooth.
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8. I'd like to put forward a few suggestions for you to think about.
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9. Harriet was anxious for the party to be a success.
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10. It might be possible for you to sign the paper today.
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11. He didn't mean for them to study in the library.
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12. It was hard for the boy to read the book in the original.
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