- •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.
19. Translate these sentences into Russian. Pay attention to the infinitives.
1. He returned to his motherland never to leave it again. 2. They heard a voice and turned to see a woman beside them. 3. He went out into the street to find himself alone. 4. Martini came in to find Gemma sobbing. 5. At times he smiled softly to himself - only, immediately after, to relapse again into gloom. 6. He joined the orchestra to become the leading violin soloist. 7. Slowly, Sam got up, made a few steps, and fell again to move no more.
20. Paraphrase using the infinitive.
Example: I arrived in the evening and found everything ready. I arrived in the evening to find everything ready.
1. Sister Swartz searched the shelf but found no money there. 2. I turned round and saw a face which at the first moment I didn't recognize. 3. He arrived at the station and learnt that the train had already gone. 4. He returned home and found his wife seated with some work. 5. She was startled when she heard an unknown voice. 6. The door opened and revealed Albert Wells. He was fully dressed. 7. He turned away and never glanced at her until her departure. 8. He travelled much and understood that he could live peacefully only in this quiet place. 9. Late in the evening the Doctor returned home and found a man outside his door. 10. After a long separation they met at last, and never did they part again.
21. Make up sentences using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically.
to begin with; to put it mildly; to crown it all; to add to this; to tell the honest truth; to return to...; to put it another way; to be frank; to make matters worse; to cut a long story short; to put it in a nut-shell
22. Paraphrase the sentences to use the complex object with the infinitive.
1. He heard how one of the girls in the shop addressed Jane 2 I felt how the blood rushed into my cheeks, and then left them again 3 Everybody expected that she would marry Pete. 4. I knew that he was an honest man. 5. I've never heard how he spoke of his travel abroad 6. I don't like when you talk like that. 7. I cannot hear when you make so much noise. 8. I wish that those books should be returned immediately. 9. The doctor reported that the disease was dangerous.10 I hate when he behaves like that. 11. I mean that you should go with him to India. 12. I saw that the pain came into his eyes.
23. Translate into English using the complex object with the infinitive.
1. Я считаю, что Браун великолепный музыкант. 2. Он не ожидал, что мы вернемся так скоро. 3. Я хочу, чтобы вы рассказали мне что-нибудь о моей сестре. 4. Синди считала его одаренным ребенком. 5. Легкие шаги в саду заставили его повернуть голову. 6. Разрешите мне прочитать это письмо вслух. 7. В жизни не слышала, чтобы он так много говорил. 8. Я не могу допустить, чтобы все так говорили, милая Тэсс! 9. Вы хотите, чтобы я сказала ему об этом сегодня? 10. Я наблюдал, как Тед медленно встал и вышел из-за стола. 11. Она ожидала, что Рой навестит ее в воскресенье. 12. Я терпеть не могу, когда Гарри начинает так шутить. 13. Родители разрешили Тому взять с собой собаку. 14. Она почувствовала, что по щекам у нее потекли слезы. 15. Я не желаю, чтобы вы меня сопровождали. 16. Я не могу допустить, чтобы Люси осталась одна в этом доме.
