- •V. R. Novak
- •(The verbals)
- •The use of the infinitive without the particle to (the bare infinitive)
- •Comment on the forms of the infinitives.
- •Give all the possible forms of the following infinitives:
- •Complete the sentences by using suitable Infinitives:
- •Use the verbs in brackets in the required form.
- •Comment on the cases of the Split Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.
- •Use to before the infinitives where possible.
- •Translate into English.
- •Functions of the gerund
- •Gerund. Practise the functions.
- •Functions of the gerund. Prepositions
- •Prepositional object
- •Attribute
- •Exercises. Gerund with prepositions
- •Underline the correct preposition.
- •Fill in the gaps with a correct preposition.
- •Complete the sentences:
- •1. Use either the Infinitive or Gerund of the verbs in brackets
- •2. Translate into English
- •3. Use either the Infinitive or Gerund of the verbs in brackets
- •The Participle
- •Exercises
- •I. Participial phrase as parenthesis. Translate the following sentences from English into Ukrainian.
- •V. Participle II as part of a complex subject/part of a compound verbal
- •VI. Participial phrase as parenthesis.
- •Exercises
- •I. Participial phrase as parenthesis.
- •Predicative Constructions with the Participle
- •The Objective Participial Construction
- •Exercises
- •Exercises The Objective Participial Construction(with Participle II)
- •The Subjective Participial Construction
- •Exercises The Subjective Participial Construction (with Participle I and Participle II)
- •Exercises The Nominative Absolute Participial Construction
- •Exercises The Prepositional Absolute Participial Construction
- •Absolute Constructions without a Participle
- •Revision Exercises
- •Exercises
- •Infinitive, gerund and participle I
- •1. Define the functions of the Verbals:
- •2. Translate into English:
- •3. Define the forms and the functions of the Verbals in the sentences below:
- •4. Translate into English:
Exercises
Exercise 114. Write Participle I of the following verbs.
o to want; to weigh; to borrow; to follow; to touch; to work
o to change; to invite; to ride; to make
o to hit; to let; to nod; to plan; to rob; to shut; to get
o to admit; to upset; to submit
o to count; to insist; to print; to collect; to help; to attempt; to clean; to remain; to
limit; to expect; to vomit; to fidget; to shout; to dread
o to remember; to utter; to suffer
o to annoy; to destroy; to employ; to qualify; to satisfy; to hurry; to marry; to spy; todry; to pay; to say; to lay; to slay; to occupy; to cry; to carry; to fry; to delay; to
certify; to identify; to simplify
o to control; to marvel; to excel; to rival ; to repel; to expel; to level; to revel; to patrol ; to reveal; appeal; to steal; to conceal; squeal ; to handicap; to worship; to kidnap; to develop; to gossip; to gallop; to envelop
o to panic; to traffic; to picnic; to frolic
Infinitive, gerund and participle I
Practice sentences
When the painter felt the ladder (begin) (slip) he grabbed the gutter (save) himself from (fall).
Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).
I didn’t know how (get) to your house so I stopped (ask) the way.
I wish my refrigerator would stop (make) that horrible noise. You can’t hear anyone (speak).
This book tells you how (win) at games without actually (cheat).
I can hear the bell (ring) but nobody seems (be coming) (open) the door.
Did you advise him (go) to the police? – No, I didn’t like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.
I caught him (climb) over my wall. I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) anything, so in the end I had (let) him (go).
I’m not used to (drive) on the left. – When you see everyone else (do) it you’ll find it quite easy (do) yourself.
There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann was too terrified (do) this.
We heard the engines (roar) as the plane began (move) and we saw the people on the ground (wave) good-bye.
It’s no good (write) to him; he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.
Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it? – I didn’t like (cross) it because of the bull. I never see a bull without (think) that it wants (chase) me.
I don’t like (get) bills but when I do get them I like (pay) them promptly.
Ask him (come) in, don’t keep him (stand) at the door.
We watched the men (saw) the tree and as we were walking away heard it (fall) with a tremendous crash.
I hate (see) a child (cry).
We watched the children (jump) from a window and (fall) into a blanket held by the people below.
It is very unpleasant (wake) up and (hear) the rain (beat) on the windows.
He saw the lorry (begin) (roll) forwards but he was too far away (do) anything (stop) it.
REVISION EXERCISES
1. Define the functions of the Verbals:
a) It was then an easy matter for me to go to Paul's room and make an appropriate signal to Kitty.
b) Not knowing her address David couldn't write to her.
c) I can't bear you to speak that way.
d) There is something so inexpressibly absurd to me in the idea of Caddy being married.
e) "It's no good you staying" Jack Burton said.
f) All the country near him was broken and nooded.
He must have been very tired to come and fall asleep like that.
She startled her father by bursting into tears.
i) For about ten days we seemed to have been living on nothing but cold meet, cake and bread and jam.
j) This done, and Sikes having satisfied his appetite the two men laid themselves down on chairs for a short nap.
k) These happy events occurred without any recommendation having been made by Rainborough, and indeed without his having been officially informed.
l) Later in the evening they went to the club to be joined by the young artist they had met at the studio.
m) Abraham too looked well, his cheeks filled out, his eyes cheerful.
All the while she felt heart beating with a vague fear.
She was known to be a talented artist.