Exercises forms of the infinitive Ex. 1 What verbal and nominal properties have the Infinitive forms in the sentences below?

Model: It is rude to interrupt people. – Verbal features of the infinitive: It is non-perfect simple active. The infinitive has a direct object. Nominal features: The infinitive is used as the subject of the sentence.

1. To teach is a responsible task. 2. She likes to teach grown-ups. 3. His intention was to teach his son English. 4. An experienced teacher can teach well. 5. My aim is to learn to speak English fluently. 6. To lie is not my custom. 7. He was weak and couldn’t walk fast. 8. She is glad to be teaching such clever students. 9. The delegation is said to have left Kiev. 10. I cannot write so quickly. 11. I am sorry not to have helped you. 12. It seems to have been raining since morning. 13. We are to be taught two foreign languages. 14. She was sorry to have consulted the doctor. 15. The violinist seems to have been taught by a great master. 16. He ought not to behave so badly. 17. There is nothing to be upset about. 18. How to find this house is the question. 19. To elect and be elected is the right of every citizen. 20. He is known to have been working at this problem for years.

Ex. 2 Read the sentences below. Speak on the tense and aspect distinctions of the Infinitives used in the sentences.

а) I am delighted to see you. His friend was delighted to see him. Everybody will be delighted to see you.

b) I saw him enter the room. The weather seems to be improving. The delegation is said to have arrived yesterday. He is said to have been teaching at the Institute for 10 years.

Ex. 3 Read the sentences. What can you say about the use of the Infinitive forms in them? Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. There is а lot to see (to be seen) there. 2. There was nothing more to do (to be done). 3. There is nothing to fear (to be feared). 4. The reason is not far to seek (to be sought). 5. They were not to blame (to be blamed). 6. The house is not to let (to be let).

Ex. 4 Use the particle “to” to avoid repetition of the Infinitive used in the first part of the sentence.

Model: Don’t talk unless you want to talk. –

Don’t talk unless you want to.

1. She liked all these kinds of things. Some people pretended not to like them. 2. “You live round there, don’t you?” - “I used to live round there,” said Rose. 3. “May I sit down for а minute?” - “Yes, if you want to sit down.” 4. “May I come in?” he asked. - “Yes, if you want to come in.” 5. “Why did she come back?” – “I suppose she wanted to come back,” said Michael and giggled. 6. “Can I really stay?” - “If you really want to stay,” I said kindly. 7. It was the last thing she wanted to do, but she saw that she would have to do it.

Ех. 5 Open the brackets and use the Infinitive in the required form.

1. The boy pretended (to listen) to the music. 2. The spaceship is (to launch) at 9 o’clock tomorrow. З. He hopes (to give) some assistance. 4. She is too weak after her illness (to work) at such а late hour. 5. He was very sorry (to miss) so many lessons just before the exam. 6. She waited while Johnson went round (to shake) hands with everyone. 7. That turned out (to be) true. 8. He seemed (to gain) all he wanted. 9. Where’s Miss Stone? - She seems (to work) in the reference library. 10. She seemed (to write) or (to draw). 11. I am so glad (to be) at the recital, as it was simply magnificent. 12. I’m happy (to be) of some help to you. 13. They have а lot of aids (to help) them, such as tape-recorders and films. 14. Although she seemed (to listen) to Doreen, only half of her mind heard what she was saying. 15. Poirot seemed (to debate) the matter in his mind.