Инглиш / test
.docxInfinitive Test
Task 1. Open the brackets by using the infinitive with or without the particle to.
One should make property (work and bring in) profit.
This company was heard (go) bankrupt.
Why not (diversify) our products.
He was seen (pass) the paper to the secretary.
You can’t have me (accept) this offer.
You would rather (meet) the bank manager.
I want you (pay) more attention to advertising.
There is nothing for us (do) but (agree) with the proposal.
Task 2. Choose the correct infinitive form and voice.
The level of life is likely to... when a new economic policy is implemented,
a. rise b. have risen c. be risen
Transactions in euro are known to…as soon as the new currency was introduced,
a. have been made b. be made c. have made
Russia’s gold reserve was reported to … considerably last year.
a. have increased b. have been increased c. be increasing
The firm is expected to... a big transaction in October.
a. be concluded b. have been concluding c. conclude
The goods sold under the contract are known to.. .in time.
a. be supplied b. have supplied c. have been supplied
The cargo doesn’t seem to. ..by the storm.
a. be damaged b. damage c. have been damaged
The parties are reported to…the terms of payment now.
a. have been considering b. be considering c. consider
They are known to... on this issue for a year.
a. have been working b. have worked c. have been worked
Task 3. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using complex object where it is possible.
Я видел, как он положил багаж в машину.
Мы слышали, что они уже обсудили новый проект бюджета.
Управляющий считает условия поставки приемлемыми.
Мы предполагаем, что они дадут нам скидку в 7% на заказ.
Task 4. Paraphrase the sentences given below using the infinitive as a part of complex subject.
It is known that the manager has already visited the plants of the manufacturer.
It is unlikely that they will agree to extend the guarantee period.
One considered that single currency would be a way out.
It seems that the manager has already discussed all the issues with the representatives of the seller.
Task 5. Translate the following sentences into English using the infinitive in different functions.
Я считаю, что этот бизнес очень прибыльный.
Товары, проданные по контракту, оказались бракованными.
Важно, чтобы люди понимали проблемы окружающей среды.
У него недостаточно опыта, чтобы работать управляющим.
Его работа заключается в сборе и анализе экономической информации.
Несколько дней понадобится, чтобы просмотреть все прейскуранты.
Grammar Test on Gerund
Task I. Choose the correct item.
I don’t think the collection of essays is worth … .
a) to be read; b) to have reading; c) reading; d) having read
She apologized for not … the truth.
a) having told him; b) having been told him; c) having to tell him; d) saying to him
She recalled … there when she was young.
a) to be; b) to have been; c) having to be; d) having been
She has vague memories of … by a motorbike.
a) having hit; b) hitting; c) having been hit; d) being hitted
She had the feeling of … .
a) to be watched; b) being watched; c) having watched; d) being watching
He is often late. I don’t mind him (his) … late.
a) to be; b) being; c) to have been; d) to having been
Some parents don’t approve … their children … a lot of television.
a) of …having watching; b) for … having watched; c) of … watching; d) of … having been watched
There’s no point … … a fuss about something we can’t put right.
a) of making; b) of having done; c) in doing; d) in making
He insisted … … taken to the concert.
a) in being; b) of being; c) on having being; d) on being
After … hundreds of books, I came across one that made me think for myself.
a) being read; b) having been read; c) having had read; d) having read
Task II. Complete the sentences using the appropriate form of Gerund adding prepositions where necessary.
After a long time we eventually succeeded … a flat. (find)
His parents didn’t approve … him … out so late the previous night. (stay)
I wonder what prevented him … to the party. (come)
I’m getting hungry. I am looking forward … dinner. (have)
I don’t feel … today. (study)
He denied … to her when they were studying the case together. (lie)
Have you ever thought … married? (get)
The arrested man was suspected … into the house that was described in all the papers. (break)
The student apologized … the previous lesson. (miss)
Have you ever been accused … a crime? (commit)
Task III. Translate fragments from Russian into English.
The idea is (стоит) considering.
I am (не привык) sleeping in the further corner of the bed.
I strongly (возражаю/против) being talked to like this.
There’s (нет смысла) having a car if you never use it.
He (признал(-ся)) having let her down.
I wanted to go out alone but John (настоял) coming with me.
It’s (нет смысла) crying over spilt milk.
Don’t worry. You’ll soon (привыкнешь) driving on the left in Britain.
Gerunds vs Infinitives
Task 1. Put the verb into either the gerund (-ing) or the infinitive (with 'to'):
1) I don't fancy (go) out tonight.
2) She avoided (tell) him about her plans.
3) I would like (come) to the party with you.
4) He enjoys (have) a bath in the evening.
5) She kept (talk) during the film.
6) I am learning (speak) English.
7) Do you mind (give) me a hand?
8) She helped me (carry) my suitcases.
9) I've finished (cook) - come and eat!
10) He decided (study) biology.
11) I dislike (wait).
12) He asked (come) with us.
13) I promise (help) you tomorrow.
14) We discussed (go) to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home.
15) She agreed (bring) the pudding to the dinner.
16) I don't recommend (take) the bus - it takes forever!
17) We hope (visit) Amsterdam next month.
18) She suggested (go) to the museum.
19) They plan (start) college in the autumn.
20) I don't want (leave) yet.