- •4. The english verbals. The infinitive
- •1. State the forms of the following infinitives.
- •3. Give the form of the infinitive according to the description.
- •4. Use the right form of the infinitive.
- •5. Translate these sentences into English, paying attention to the form of the infinitive.
- •6. Paraphrase the sentences using the infinitive without the particle "to" after the verbs "see", "hear", "watch", "notice", "feel".
- •7. Change these questions to use the verb "make".
- •8. Complete the sentences. Use the infinitive to express a) permission, compulsion; b) advice, preference.
- •9. Paraphrase these sentences to use "won't have".
- •10. Translate into English.
- •11. Use the right form of the infinitive in brackets. Insert the particle "to" where necessary.
- •12. Complete the following sentences using the infinitive as
- •13. Translate into English.
- •15. Paraphrase the sentences to use the infinitive as
- •16. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an attribute to the noun in italics.
- •17. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an adverbial modifier of
- •19. Translate these sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the infinitives.
- •20. Paraphrase using the infinitive.
- •21. Make up sentences using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically.
- •22. Paraphrase the sentences to use the complex object with the infinitive.
- •23. Translate into English using the complex object with the infinitive.
- •24. Paraphrase to use the complex subject with the infinitive.
- •25. Translate into English.
- •26. Replace the clauses in the following sentences with infinitive phrases.
- •27. Paraphrase using "for-phrases" with infinitives.
- •29. Translate into English.
4. The english verbals. The infinitive
(To Units 4, 5)
1. State the forms of the following infinitives.
to have been altered, to heel, to be trying on, to have been trimming, to have been worn, to be shortening, to be made up, to have been packing, to choose, to be pressed, to be having, to have sewn, to be asking, to have been bothered, to have let out, to be dressed, to have been told, to be practising, to have complained
2. Give all the missing forms of these infinitives.
to be cut, to pinch, to have made, to be having, to have been, to be let out, to have been altered, to be looking for, to burst, to have been sewing, to have tried on
3. Give the form of the infinitive according to the description.
The active perfect non-continuous form; the passive non-perfect form, the active non-perfect continuous form; the passive perfect from; active non-perfect non-continuous form; the active non-perfect form
4. Use the right form of the infinitive.
1. We don't seem (to acquaint), at least I can't remember ever (to meet) him. 2. He hated (to live) alone in the room. 3. I am sorry (to give) you so much trouble. 4. Rosemary wouldn't miss a chance to show her generosity, she longed (to like) and (to praise). 5. We seem (to fly) over the sea for quite a time and there is yet no land (to see). 6. (To promise) to arrange something for the girl and then (to do) nothing was, to say the least, a shame. 7. The dress was ridiculous and she was sure (to laugh) at. 8. Ron was happy (to win) the competition and (to give) the prize money in cash. 9. Good-bye. So pleased (to meet) you. 10. There are a great many things (to take) into consideration. 11. He kept late hours last night, he may still (to sleep). 12. How fortunate you are (to travel) all over the world and (to see) so much of it! 13. The girl pretended (to read) a book and not (to notice) me. 14. I know him (to be) an actor once. 15. She didn't mean (to lie), she was only afraid (to tell) the truth.
5. Translate these sentences into English, paying attention to the form of the infinitive.
1. Она была рада, что не истратила деньги на такую бесполезную вещь. 2. Дети любят, когда им читают сказки. 3. Джон терпеть не может, когда его называют толстяком. 4. Мне неловко, что я причинила вам столько беспокойства. 5. Тим все еще здесь! Похоже, он уже целый час ждет кого-то. 6. Мы намеревались вернуться к концу месяца, но задержались. 7. Мы намерены вернуться к концу месяца. 8. Как мне повезло, что я побывала на этом спектакле! 9. Он был рад повидаться с вами. 10. Он рад, что повидался с вами. 11. Посмотрите на Джека! Кажется, он читает что-то сметное. 12. Мне хочется, чтобы вы примерили это платье. 13. Мисс Робинсон вспомнила, что уже встречала этого человека. 14. Газетные заголовки иногда очень трудно переводить. 15. Я хочу пригласить тебя сегодня в театр. Новый балет тебе обязательно понравится.
6. Paraphrase the sentences using the infinitive without the particle "to" after the verbs "see", "hear", "watch", "notice", "feel".
Example: The policeman saw that the car hit a lamp-post.
The policeman saw the car hit a lamp-post.
1. I watched how she tried on several dresses. 2. Jack felt thatm somebody tugged him by the sleeve. 3. Mary did not hear that the master of ceremonies announced the next number. 4. I watched how my friend made her way through the crowd. 5. John noticed that Мr. Foster switched on a cassette-recorder. 6. A young actor was awfully nervous and felt that his heart beat like a hammer. 7. He heard how the town clock struck twelve. 8. I saw that she flushed with anger. 9. Michael could feel that his nose bled. 10. I watched how she moved away from us, through the lobby doors. 11. Alex noticed that the girl flushed with excitement. 12. The student didn't hear how the teacher explained the rule.