1. Определите функцию инфинитива.

1) It was impossible to explain what he meant.

2) To make a choice between these two proposals was quite difficult.

3) It takes him nearly an hour to get to work.

4) He advised us not to say anything about the incident.

5) He agreed to follow their example.

6) The young speaker found it difficult to speak in public.

7) He failed to make his point of view and the audience was disappointed.

8) They managed to fulfill the task.

9) The immigrant workers need a place to live in.

10) They were looking for somebody to help them with the experiment.

11) There are lots of contradictions to be found in this paper.

12) There was no time to spare.

13) He was nowhere to be seen.

14) The President was the first to confirm this information.

2. Замените придаточные предложения инфинитивами.

1) I have got so fat that I cannot wear this dress now.

2) He was so frustrated that he could not work.

3) The accident was so terrible that it's hard to talk about it.

4) The problem is so urgent that it should be solved immediately.

5) Here are some more facts which will prove that our theory is correct.

6) Here are some articles which must be translated for tomorrow.

7) We need something which we could rely on.

8) He has a family whom he has to take care of.

9) Don't promise that you will do it, if you are not sure that you can.

10) I am glad that I see so many friendly people here.

3. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива ( Active или Passive).

1)The only sound (to hear) was the rustling of the leaves.

2) We expect the meeting ( to hold) next month.

3) The peace conference may (find) a solution to the problem.

4) The students are still waiting (to give) books for their work.

5) He seizes every opportunity (to appear) in public - he is anxious (to talk) about.

6). I want (to make) some changes in the project.

7) Some urgent actions should (to take) as soon as possible.

8) Let me (to defend) my point of view.

9) The lecturer wants (to understand).

10) The students want (to understand).

11) We have (to do) a lot of things.

12) A lot of things need (to do).

13) I think he would be the best candidate (give) the job of the top manager.

4. Вставьте инфинитив с или без частицы "to".

1) He is too short (be) a policeman.

2) The company made them (retire).

3) He was made (work) overtime.

4) Would you be so kind as (type) this letter for me?

5) Let me (explain) one thing to you.

6) I found it difficult (cope) with the task.

7) It took her months (get) the answer from the management of the company.

8) I prefer (work) rather than (talk).

9) Youngsters are not allowed (drive) until the age of 21 in this country.

10) The policeman saw them (come out) of the bank and (drive) away.

11) I don’t like (disturb) colleagues at home.

12) The Prime Minister went on (to praise) the Chancellor.

5. Вставьте нужную форму инфинитива.

1) My boss expects me (work) overtime.

2) The suspect claimed (watch) TV at the time of the robbery.

3)Their parents are worried about them as they seem (have) difficulty with their studies.

4) Young children often ask (take) to the movies.

5) The burglars must have come in through the window as the lock seems (force).

6) I happen (pass) my driving test two years ago.

7) He is expecting ( succeed) his father as the country's Sovereign.

8) The king is expected (succeed) by his elder son.

9) The athlete appears (overtake) his rival on the last lap. Yes, he's passed him!

10) She seems (enjoy) her new job.

11) I'd like ( pay) your attention to the following facts.

12) Much attention has to (pay) to the human resources management.

13) The manager seems (get) impatient with the interviewee.

14) I want (exercise) more often.

15) I didn’t know where (send) the mail to.