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3.I rang the bell and the man answered; he seemed (to wait) for it to ring.

4.He was made (to eat) a Chester cake and was spoken to in a slightly more Edinburgh way than usual.

5.The man appears (to know) practically all European languages; he is said (to learn) ther while travelling.

6.The river was reported (to overflow) the banks and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city.

7.They are likely (to forget) us soon.

8.We don't seem (to acquaint), at least I can't remember you.

9.The Island of Britain is known (to reveal) to the Roman world by Julius Caesar in the year 55 B.C.

10.You have worked hard. The teacher is sure (to satisfy) with your report.

11.In the middle of the lecture Dr. Sommerville happened (to pause) and (to look) out о the window.

12.They all turned out (to become) good fighters.

13.My brother is certain (to arrive) the day after tomorrow.

14.Latin was supposed (to be) the only language worth of study, and it was studied for practical purpose.

15.She was announced (to be) the winner.

XI. Paraphrase the following sentences according to the model.

Model: It is known that he is a great book-lover = He is known to be a great book-lover.

1.It was understood that the parties had come to an agreement.

2.People presume the recommendations are radical.

3.It is supposed that the playwright is working at a new comedy.

4.Everybody knows Bernard Shaw to have been a witty person.

5.They say that she is the best teacher at our school.

6.It is believed that John has arrived in Venice.

7.Nobody saw him slip the top-secret file into his briefcase.

8.People reported that the discussion had been tough.

9.It is announced that the Polish dancers are arriving next week.

10.Everybody heard him say that in so many words.

11.It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.

12.Nobody expected her to write often, for everyone knew that letter-writing came difficult to her.

13.People consider the climate there to be very healthful.

14.It has been found that this mineral water is very good for the liver.

15.Nothing could make him understand the situation.

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XII. Transform the sentences according to the model.

Model: It appears that she knows everything about it. – She appears to know everything about it.

1.It seemed that the discussion was coming to an end.

2.It is likely that the ship will arrive tonight.

3.It so happened that they missed the five o'clock train.

4.We took what we thought the shortest way, but it turnedout to be longer.

5.Surely a washing machine in the house will save a lot of time and effort.

6.When she passed by it appeared that they looked at her attentively.

7.It was certain that they would come to an understanding.

8.It seemed that she had never tasted this fruit.

9.It was unlikely that this wet weather would keep long.

10.It proved that my prediction was correct.

11.It turned out that the language of the article was quite easy.

12.It is sure that they will come to London.

13.It is definite that they will be here on Monday.

14.Do you, by any chance, know where I can find him?

15.It doesn't seem that customers are served here properly.

XIII. Find and correct the mistakes if there are any.

1.At one time the earth was believed to have been flat.

2.He appeared to be losing patience.

3.Charlie Chaplin is said to have been a great comedian.

4.She is understood to be arriving later today.

5.They are certain to take the risk.

6.The flood is reported to not have caused much damage to the crop.

7.Some proposals are thought to have dropped.

8.The house was seemed not to have been lived in for a long time.

9.She is likely not to change her opinion.

10.I happened to have seen them at the theatre.

11.Her retirement was rather a tragedy; she was made retire before time.

12.His pockets turned up to contain nothing except a packet of Turkish cigarettes, which he usually smoked.

13.Money not happen to interest me.

14.The dictionary seems to belong to my grandfather. It appears to be publish ages ago.

15.Would Soames be sure to tell him about this if he didn't ask him?

XIV. Translate the fragments into English.

1. He is said (что он был) a sailor in his youth.

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2.I looked at the house with suspicious curiosity, and it seemed (что он смотрит) at me.

3.The boy was made (повторить) his story twice.

4.She didn't seem (заметила) his unfriendly tone.

5.The number to which I had been directed turned out (был) a house standing a little by itself, with its back to the river.

6.«He appears (заснул) asleep, my lady», said the butler.

7.Lady Franklin seemed (ждет) an answer.

8.The poem is believed (было написано) by an unknown soldier.

9.Professor Lee was expected (присоединится) the expedition in North Africa, but he had fallen ill.

10.He was heard (как он сказал) that it would rain and ordered the door to the balcony to be shut.

11.Three men are said (были арестованы) after explosion.

12.He seems (собирает) stamps since he was a boy.

13.He appeared (не слышал) what had been said.

14.Everything is sure (будет) all right.

15.Laughter is said (излечивает) anything.

3.1.2.Gerund39

I.Open the brackets using non-perfect forms of gerunds in the active and passive voice.

1.Why do you avoid (to see) me?

2.He tried to avoid (to see).

3.We insist on (to send) him there at once.

4.He insists on (to send) there instead of me.

5.He showed no sign of (to know) them.

4.She showed no sign of (to impress).

5.He had the most irritating habit of (to joke) at the wrong moment.

6.I was annoyed at (to interrupt) every other moment.

7.He hated (to remind) people of their duties or (to remind) of his.

8.On (to introduce) they easily fell to (to talk).

9.The equipment must go through a number of tests before (to install).

10.The water requires (to filter).

11.Jack would have gone to his bedroom without (to see).

12.My sister would never leave without (to see) me.

13.The matter is not worth (to speak of).

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II.Open the brackets using the appropriate forms of gerunds.

1.I remember (to take) to Paris when I was a very small child.

2.I strongly suspect Gerald of (to know) all about it beforehand, though he swears he didn't.

3.She denied (to see) me at the concert though I'm sure I saw her in the stalls.

4.I want to thank her for (to look) after the children while I was out.

5.I don't mind (to stay) here for a little while.

6.I sat on the doorstep thinking over my chances of (to escape) from home.

7.It's no good (to deny) that.

8.The coat showed evident signs of (to wear) on the preceding night.

9.Since Tom was their best friend, he helped them without (to ask).

10.He could not help (to know) that there were odious people who called him a snob.

11.I don't like (to spy) on.

12.The boy was afraid of (to punish) and hid himself.

13.The old man could not stand (to make) fun of.

14.The camera wanted (to adjust).

15.But I can't tell you how grateful I am to you for (to listen) to me. It was so kind of you.

III.Translate the fragments in brackets using gerunds.

1.He was afraid of (что его неправильно поймут).

2.I remember (что видела) this film before.

3.These towels need (стирать).

4.On (войдя) the hall she saw a lot of familiar faces.

5.Are you thinking of (купить) a PlayStation?

6.Jackie regrets (что сказала) that to Allie.

7.I really don't feel like (ужинать) tonight. Do you?

8.They're going to postpone (принятие) a decision until next month.

9.I hate (когда меня обманывают) by taxi drivers.

10.He gave no sign of (что узнал) us.

IV. Translate into English using gerunds.

1.Вы не против повторить то, что вы только что сказали?

2.Я помню, что видел этого актера в какой-то другой пьесе.

3.Я настаиваю на том, чтобы меня выслушали.

4.Он подозревал меня в том, что я всех обманул.

5.Не стоит упоминать об этом.

6.Терпеть не могу, когда со мной разговаривают таким тоном.

7.Посмотрев на мои часы, часовщик сказал, что они в порядке и нуждаются

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только в чистке и смазке

8.Меня упрекнули в том, что я опоздал и заставил всех ждать.

9.Услышав гудок автомобиля, сторож пошѐл открыть ворота.

10.Бесполезно снова обсуждать этот вопрос.

V. Supply both the possessive and object form of the words provided.

Model: The firm doesn't mind arriving at ten o'clock. – The firm doesn't mind my / me arriving at ten o'clock.

1.I can't excuse ________ not answering our invitation. (Sally)

2.They tried to stop ________ singing, (we)

3.I'm worried about ________ taking so much money, (she)

4.I'm bored with ________ complaining, (you)

5.Do you know the reason for ________ stopping work? (they)

6.What do you think about ________ resigning? (Tom)

7.Do you mind ________ smoking? (I)

8.I can't imagine ________ approving the plan! (my boss)

9.What do you think of ________ leaving the country like that? (they)

10.I can think of no reason for ________ saying that, (she)

11.They don't understand ________ leaving home when he did. (John)

12.She's worried about ________ being arrested, (we)

13.They resented ________ winning the prize. (I)

14.Who told you about ________ being sacked? (he)

VI. Paraphrase the sentences using complexes with the gerund according to the model.

Model: They objected to applying this method into practice. – They objected to this method being applied into practice.

1.We don't mind mentioning the fact.

2.You are responsible for doing this work in time.

3.She was quite unaware of being watched by the people.

4.He never confessed to having sent the letter.

5.The director of the library insisted on binding the books before they were given out to the readers.

6.Father hated being contradicted by any one of us.

7.She never referred to having been assisted by anybody.

8.When a small boy, he liked being taken out hunting by his father.

9.During an air raid some prisoners of war managed to escape without being noticed by the guards.

10.She was distressed at having spoilt all the fun by one silly remark.

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VII. Complete the following using gerunds as subjects or predicatives according to the model.

Model: (He likes to read books.)

... was his favourite pastime. – Reading books was his favourite pastime. OR His favourite pastime was... . – His favourite pastime was reading books.

1.(Why go into every detail?) I think it's no use ....

2.(You must keep strict hours of meals.)

... must do you a lot of good.

3.(The children watched the monkeys go through different tricks.) It was such fun ....

4.(We could not get in that night.)

All tickets were sold out, there was no ....

5. (I see you are going to assemble your bicycle.)

Is it worth while ... so long before the beginning of the season? 6. (It was so very pleasant to be free and alone.)

What I enjoyed most in that quiet corner after the noise of the city and strain of the last two months was ....

7. (The boy cried over the broken toy.)

"Is it any good ... ?" the mother said to the child. "Tears are no help in sorrow."

8.(I did not expect to find you there.) It was quite unexpected ....

9.(You distort facts and turn things upside down.) What you do is ... and ....

10.(He liked to collect postage stamps.)

... was a hobby with him. His hobby was ....

11.(When one reads without paying attention to the language, one robs oneself of great intellectual pleasure.)

... is....

12.(Did he realize what risk he was running when he tried to land the plane on such a small clearing in the wood?)

He knew only too well that... was ..., but there was no alternative.

VIII. Open the brackets using gerunds as objects.

1.I enjoy (go) to her parties. But I dislike (take) there by my boyfriend.

2.I haven't finished correcting my composition. It still needs (brush up).

3.Sue admitted to (tell) a lie. And she didn't mind (reprimand) for it.

4.We insist on (do) the work right now.

5.The customers insist on the work (do) at once.

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6.The incident isn't worth (mention).

7.I am used to (remind) by my mother that life is great and I should keep smiling.

8.They accused me of (mislead) them.

9.He confessed to (forget) that he was to come on Friday.

10.Ted couldn't imagine (abuse) anyone, or (abuse) by anyone.

11.He wasn't used to (ignore).

12.They suspected the inspector of (get) some more evidence.

13.He considers (buy) a used car.

14.I remember (punish) once by my elder brother for cheating.

15.He is very secretive. He avoids (ask) any personal questions or (ask) any even by his closest friends.

16.My boss hates (push) into doing things.

17.I must congratulate you on (pass) your exam.

IX. Use the appropriate form of the gerund. Insert prepositions where necessary.

A

1.You can't blame me _________________ (try)

2.I'm sorry______________. (complain)

3.He's fond______________. (sail)

4.We're keen_____________. (ride)

5.I was afraid_______________you. (disturb)

6.I'm worried____________the train, (miss)

7.I'm surprised____________you in. (find)

8.Thank you______________me this book, (give)

9.You are very quick_______________. (understand)

10.She believes ___________hard, (work)

11.Excuse me______you. (bother)

12.She insisted__________the bill, (pay)

13.After a long time we eventually succeeded______________a flat, (find)

14.I've been thinking______________for a new job. (look)

15.His parents didn't approve________his_________out so late, (stay)

B

1.I wonder what prevented him __________ (come) to the party.

2.I'm getting hungry. I'm looking forward ________ (have) dinner.

3.I've always dreamed________(live) on a small island in the Pacific.

4.The cold water didn't stop her_________ (have) a swim.

5.Have you ever been accused___________ (commit) a crime?

6.We have decided___________ (buy) a new car.

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7.She's tired____________ (work) for the company.

8.I hate __________ (be) ill and_______ (stay) in bed.

9.I'm not used___________ (receive) Christmas presents.

10.I remember__________ (go) to the British Museum once.

11.I'm looking forward________ (work) with you.

12.Jane, your nose wants__________ (blow).

13.We all suspected him (learn) it before and _______ (try) to conceal it from us.

14.They were all busy_________ (unpack) the books and________ (put) them on the shelves.

15.Now I can boast__________ (see) Rome and London, Paris and Athens.

16.Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged_______ (work out) difficult problems.

C

1.I'm not interested ________ (hear) your excuses.

2.She's very good ________ (listen) to what people say.

3.She lives on her own but she relies ________ (the neighbours; help) her.

4.I expect he's very disappointed ________ (lose) his job.

5.I think you should apologize ________ (not tell) me the truth.

6.I warned them ________ (rent) that apartment.

7.They plan ________ (expand) the company.

8.She was afraid ________ (travel) by air.

9."That child needs ________ (take) care of," said Eliza.

10.I was aware ________ (plunge) into a network of fresh difficulties.

11.I had not asked for advice, I was quite capable ________ (advise) myself.

12.He felt that his life was worth ________ (take) care of.

13.Ann was such a friendly, pretty child, few people could resist ________ (talk) to her.

14.The newborn baby had dark curly hair. "Fancy ________ (she, have) hair. I thought they were born bald," I said.

15.I don't like (wear) a black tie to movies. I enjoy________ (see) my movies when I eat popcorn.

X.Paraphrase the following sentences using gerunds as attributes. Make use of the suggested nouns with prepositions.

Model: He doesn't intend to tour the country on foot, (intention of). – He has no intention of touring the country on foot.

1.I don't hope to get tickets for the train, (no hope of).

2.They don't find it reasonable to change their plans for the summer, (no reason for).

3.I'm not experienced in climbing the mountains, (no experience in).

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4.He doesn't find it useful to sunbathe for hours, (no use in).

5.She doesn't find it possible to refuse their offer to spend a fortnight at the sea. (no possibility of).

6.He was disappointed that we hadn't accepted his invitation to go fishing, (to show disappointment at).

7.She was very skilful when she gathered mushrooms, (to demonstrate an unusual skill in).

8.I don't think it important to spend so much time discussing the route of the trip. (to see no importance of).

XI. Paraphrase the following sentences using gerunds

1.Stop asking them for help because it's no use.

2.He had been with us for twenty minutes but he didn't say a word.

3."Shall we go to the cinema?" David suggested.

4.Although he's got an English name, he is in fact German.

5.I am sorry that I kept them waiting.

6.They didn't want to go for a row – they went for a ride, instead.

7.He has packed a suitcase, he has just finished.

8.He made everything clear to me, he explained every detail.

9.She has a gift which enables her to make complicated things clear and simple.

10.Once in a while take a break and visit yourself, it's worth it.

11.He surely risked – he might have broken his neck when he jumped across the stream.

12.My parents didn't notice me as they were so engaged: they were bedding out the flowers.

XII. Fill in the correct forms of the gerunds. Insert prepositions if necessary.

1.I remember ________ (he, stay) a week-end with us. He is a pleasant fellow.

2.It's not worth while ________ (pay) a lot of money just to see a film.

3.I apologise ________ (not write) to you for so long.

4.His sister-in-law certainly needed ________ (look) after.

5.I'm sorry ________ (misunderstand) what you said.

6.Did you have any problem ________ (find) the house? – No, but I had a lot of difficulty ________ (get) in.

7.For anyone who is keen ________ (ride), there are organized pony trips every afternoon.

8.Michael objected ________ (I, stay) until the end of the party.

9.You should go to the optician's. I think your eyes require .. (test).

10.Mary admitted ________ (her brother, eat) the whole cake.

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11.________ (I, be) there and then was good luck.

12.What annoyed me most was ________ ( he, invite) to the party.

13.I'd never felt anxious ________ (fly) until the day when we were caught in an electrical storm.

14.Harry denied ________ (his escape, organize) by Hermione and Ron.

15.I will never forget the city _____ (it, make) deep and lasting impression on me.

16.Thank you ________ (not tire) me with enumeration of all the details.

17.After ________ (they, spend) a week in the cottage, he decided that he didn't really enjoy ________ (live) in the country and began ________ (think) of an excuse ________ (sell) the cottage and ________ (return) to London.

3.1.3.Paticiple I and II

I. Combine the following pairs of sentences by using participles.40

1.We met a boy. He was carrying a heavy bag.

2. The house was decorated with lights. It looked beautiful. 3.The robbers saw the policeman. They ran away.

4.I found the door open. I went inside.

5.The police saw the body. It was floating down the river.

6.He cried at the top of his voice. He rushed at the thief.

7.We had worked for several hours. We came out of the office.

8.The troops gave a blow to the enemy. It was stunning.

9.His handwriting was illegible. I couldn‘t figure out what he had written.

10.We make some friendships in childhood. They last for ever.

11.The sun had risen. We set out on our journey.

12.I walked along the road. I saw a snake.

13.He lost all his money in gambling. He became a pauper.

14.I took a cue from his words. I solved the riddle.

15.The burglars broke the door open. They entered the house.

16.He didn‘t realize the implication of his words. He went on speaking.

17.The enemy forces had been defeated by our army. They retreated fast into their own territory.

18.It was a fine day. Everybody was out on the roads.

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