Упражнения.

1. Прочитайте предложения и переведите их на русский язык:

1. Having plenty of time, we did not hurry. 2. Being much older he was often asked for advice. 3. He has been in three revolutions, fighting on the barricades. 4. He looked at me waiting for other instructions. 5. The man working at this Institute lectures on political economy. 6. Look at these students sitting at the table and listening to the lecture. 7. People beginning to study languages often say that it is difficult to memorize words. 8. People arriving in Moscow visit different museums. 9. The student reading the article doesn’t use a dictionary. 10. Standing at the blackboard the student was explaining the use of the Present Indefinite Tense. 11. Reading such books you will improve your knowledge of this subject. 12. Explaining the new rule our teacher gave us a great many examples illustrating that rule. 13. A person bringing good news is always welcome. 14. While skating yesterday he fell and hurt himself. 15. When writing a telegram we must use as few words as possible. 16. The leaves lying on the ground reminded us of autumn. 17. The young people living in this house are the students of our Institute. 18. The man making the report is a good speaker. 19. Little Peter sat looking at his teacher. 20. While speaking on this problem he forgot to mention many important things. 21. Coming into the room he smiled.

2. Преобразуйте предложения, употребив причастия в функции а) определения; б) обстоятельства времени, причины:

а) Образец: The man who is reading a book is my father.

The man reading a book is my father.

1. I took the newspaper which was lying on the table. 2. The house which is being built оpposite my house is a modern nine-storeyed building. 3. The books which have been written by Dickens are read with interest. 4. The pupil who is being asked by the teacher is Pavlov. 5. The car which is parked in front of the house is mine.

б) Образец: As he was busy he refused an invitation.

Being busy he refused an invitation.

1. As he was late he had to excuse himself. 2. As he had spent all his money he decided to go home. 3. When they were going home they met their teacher. 4. While he was translating the text, he wrote out new words. 5. After they had visited the museum they decided to have a cup of coffee. 6. The girl entered the room and didn’t lock it

Функции причастия II в предложении

1. Часть сложного сказуемого в Perfect Tenses	We have already done this work. Мы уже сделали эту работу.
2. Часть сложного сказуемого в Passive Voice (страдат.залог)	This book was translated into many languages. Эта книга была переведена на многие языки
3. Именная часть сказуемого	The cup is broken. Кружка разбита.
Определение. а)левое определение; б)правое определение	The newly built houses are very fine. Недавно построенные дома очень хорошие. All books taken from the library must be returned in time. Все книги, взятые в библиотеке, должны быть возвращены вовремя.
Обстоятельство: а) времени; б) причины;	When asked the students answered that he knew the rule very well. Когда студента спросили, он ответил, что знает правило очень хорошо. Written too late the letter was not received in time. Так как письмо написали слишком поздно, оно не было получено вовремя.