15. Paraphrase the sentences to use the infinitive as

a) attribute.

1. He has many duties which he must perform. 2. I have some questions which you must answer. 3. I didn't know the way to the post-office and there was nobody whom I could ask. 4. He was not the man who could be deceived. 5. Here is the list of medicines which you must take in. 6. She had no news that she could tell him. 7. Sue was the only relative who offered her help.

b) adverbial modifier of result.

1. The exercise is so difficult that she can't do it. 2. His behavior was so rude that it aroused everybody's indignation. 3. She was so clever that understood him at once. 4. He looked so miserable, that she didn't reproach him. 5. Her recitation was so good that we all enjoyed it. 6. Bob was so surprised that he could not speak.

c) adverbial modifier of purpose.

1. He turned to me as he was going to say something. 2. She wants to do well in the coming exams, that's why she works hard. 3. She went to Moscow as she wanted to visit the Tretyakov Gallery. 4. She shrugged her shoulders as though she wanted to express her indifference. 5. She stopped very often because she wanted to recover from coughing. 6. He went back to the house because he wanted to get his camera.

16. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an attribute to the noun in italics.

1. They were anxious to complete the experiment in three months. To get more people to work on it was the only means. 2. Her great­est desire was to play in that play. Quite recently she got an invitation from the theatre. 3. His ambition in life was to become a good producer. We were sure it would be realized. 4. They could not conceal their impatience. They wanted to see a new production of the play. 5. I remember your promise. We agreed not to talk of it.

17. Join two sentences into one. Use the infinitive as an adverbial modifier of

a) result;

b) purpose.

a) 1. I was tired. I could not see the performance to the end. 2. The premiere was superb. She could not miss it. 3. He was angry. He could not care what he said. 4. The actress was talented. She did her part well. 5. She was kind. She could not refuse. 6. Jane was too confused. She could not answer. 7. They were small. They did not understand and did not care.

b) 1. John left the room. He wanted to avoid trouble. 2. His niece put her face up. She wanted to be kissed. 3. He often works in the language laboratory. He wants to improve his accent. 4. Stella looked up and down the road. She wanted to see if Rod was in view. 5. Bill stayed at home. He worked at. his essay. 6. I learnt about your misfortune and came. I wanted to see if I could help. 7. He looked at де. He wanted to see what I meant.

I8. Paraphrase the sentences given below.

Example: It is hard to please her. She is hard to please.

L It was easy to deal with him. 2. It is easy to answer such questions. 3. It was amusing to watch the scene. 4. It was difficult to get along with him. 5. It was very pleasant to look at her and talk to her. 6. It was impossible to get tickets for the premiere. 7. It was not difficult to get seats in the gallery. 8. It was pleasant to listen to his singing. 9. It was interesting to read his letters. 10. It will be difficult to stage this play.