Английский язык. Grammar in Progress. Учебное пособие
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Part 6. The infinitive
a good time. 17. What you said was a rude thing (be said / to say). 18. They appear (to be / to have been) there for some time. 19. He must (be reading / to be read). 20. They were sure (to go / to be going) in the wrong direction. 21. Overall, the experiment seems (to be / to have been) largely successful. 22. It was a stupid place (to park / to be parking). 23. I want (to be asked / ask). 24. I am expecting (to be given / to be giving) a pay-rise next month. 25. Children are likely (to play / to be playing) in the garden. 26. I decided not (to go / to have gone) to London. 27. Do you promise (to quit / to have quitted) smoking? 28. I happened (to be asking / to be asked) her about you when you came in. 29. They must (be walking / to walk) in the park now. 30. (To have known / to know) such tricks is useful. 31. Nina decided not (to sing / to be signing) the agreement. 32. We came (have helped / to help) you. 33. These doors should (be shut / shut) at night.
B
1.She is certain (to wait / to be waiting) for you at home.
2.This is the right thing (to be done / to done). 3. She is hoping (to be promoted / to be promoting). 4. He seems (to have been asking / to have asked) wrong people. 5. He asked me not (be / to be) late. 6. Alice could (to give / be given) a prize for her article. 7. She came (to collect / to be collecting) her letter. 8. The carpet needs (to be washed / to wash). 9. I’d really like (to swim / to be swimming) in a nice cool pool right now.
10.I’m calling (to be asked / to ask) you about dad. 11. This window may (open / be open). 12. You will be the first person (to receive / to have received) that award. 13. I happened (to be waiting / to be waited) for a bus when the accident happened. 14. We should (to hurry / be hurrying). We’re late!
15.Your sister has gone (to finish / to have been finished) her work. 16. I want (to inform / to be informed) of her arrival. 17. You must (to joke / be joking)! 18. Be the first one
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(to be answered / to answer) this question. 19. Do you understand what (to do / to have been doing). 20. Someone must (broke / have broken) the window and climbed in. 21. Your sister has gone in order (to have finished / to finish) her work. 22. I had too many things (to carry / to be carrying). 23. You must (have been waiting / be waiting) for hours! 24. It was boring (to have worked / to work) there. 25. He pretended (to see / to have seen) the film. 26. He pretended (to have worked / to have been working) all day. 27. Tell me when (to stop / to be stopped). 28. He pretended (to instruct / to have been instructed). 29. I had enough food (to survive / to have survived). 30. They might (have been talking / to talk) before you came in. 31. That man may (to notice / have noticed) the bank robber’s car. 32. I am happy (to leave / to have left) school. 33. Before I turn fourty, I want (to have written / to write) a book.
Exercise 6. Choose the proper Infinitive form to complete sentences.
A
1) translate; 2) to translate; 3) to be translated; 4) to be translating; 5) have translated; 6) to have translated; 7) to have been translating; 8) have been translating;
9)to have been translated; 10) have been translated.
1.My friend seems … the article now. 2. All student are … this text at the lesson. 3. Mary was the first … this part of the book. 4. I remember … this text to the teacher recently. 5. Who made you … this article? 6. He was happy … the book of this famous writer. 7. Do you want this letter … into English. 8. Who can … this letter from our foreign partners. 9. Let’s … the text on page 22. 10. You are late, the article should … by the end of the week. 11. Will you … this clause of the contract? I don’t understand it. 12. Look, John seems … something for tourists. 13. All clauses of the contract with foreign partners was … and discussed some days ago.
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14. What are the students of the group … now? 15. Jim didn’t expect me … him Mr President’s speech. 16. The teacher made me … this part of the text again. 17. Ann seems … this newspaper article for 2 hours, doesn’t she? 18. We were … this text for 20 only minutes. 19. All students should … this article in time. 20. My friend was the first … this paragraph. 21. This is the text … at home. 22. They were sorry not … this letter before. 23. The summary of the article appeared … by the end of the lesson. 24. The teacher wanted students … this part of the book by the following lesson. 25. We were asked … a list of sentences. 26. His novels seem … into several languages. 27. It can be difficult … idioms. 28. He appeared … at international meetings. 29. This book is certain … into more than twenty languages. 30. Member States have remembered that the material are to … into four remaining official languages.
B
1) discuss; 2) to discuss; 3) be discussed; 4) to be discussed;5)bediscussing;6)tobediscussing;7)havediscussed; 8) to have discussed; 9) have been discussed; 10) to have been discussed; 11) have been discussing; 12) to have been discussing.
1. The draft of the project is … at the meeting. 2. The matter … is very important for our department. 3. The police want
…these recent terrorists’ attacks with local people. 4. This problem never used … in our society. 5. The observer offered suggestions for possible themes … at the forum. 6. They seem
…this problem for 2 hours. 7. Everything seems … . 8. I made a list of problems … at the meeting. 9. So, they can properly … the arrangements. 10. I think it would be nice … it over a cup of coffee. 11. Let’s sit and … it calmly. 12. They seem … their next project. 13. You must not … this with anyone. 14. The plan was … by that time. 15. They appeared … all issues before he returned. 16. This amendment is said … already. 17. His
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proposal is unlikely … at the meeting. 18. Issues … will influence the society as a whole. 19. I have been asked … it with you. 20. They must … it now. 21. He would rather not … this question with you. 22. He understood that they were … the proposal already. 23. We were glad … everything. 24. The results of the experiment must … today. 25. They would rather … this situation. 26. Being outdoors I heard them … something. 27. George said we had better … our problem. 28. Why not … her performance? 29. Who let you … my actions? 30. Your partners may … this contract already. No, they seem … the details at present.
Exercise 7. Open brackets using the necessary Infinitive
form.
A
1. Your sister has gone (to finish) her homework. 2. I cannot (to swim) yet. 3. You’ll have (to obey) me. 4. He was the first (to come) here. 5. Everybody watched him (to walk) across the garden. 6. Will it be hard (to pass) this exam? 7. This work must (to do) today. 8. Everything seems (to discuss) already. 9. She was (come) yesterday. 10. Ann turned out (to clean) the house since morning. 11. I’m afraid it can’t (to help). 12. He could (to write) the composition much better. 13. I hoped (to come) in time. 14. I don’t like (to interrupt) by somebody. 15. It was a real pleasure (to swim) in the sea on such a hot day. 16. He wants (to register) as a volunteer. 17. My car needs (to repair). 18. May I (to ask) a question? 19. The weather seems (to change). 20. I’m sorry (to do) it. 21. It must (to be) six o’clock. 22. He was made (to do) it. 23. They made him (to tell) the truth. 24. Children like (to give) presents. 25. The contract seems (to sign) by the lawyers. 26. Mary didn’t like (to criticize). 27. She demanded (to hear). 28. I would rather (to go) to the seaside. 29. He should (to study) for his test for the whole day. 30. They had better (to work) harder on their homework.
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B
1. The stranger pretended (to sleep). 2. It was silly of you (to tell) the truth. 3. Jim is the best person (to hire). 4. He is supposed (to write) a report now. 5. Jane is known (to work) in this field for many years. 6. This report might (to write) by one of our freelance workers. 7. She seems (to lose) weight. 8. Don’t even try (to lie) to me. 9. It makes me (to think) that he is lying. 10. She told me not (to invite) them. 11. He was glad (to invite) by them. 12. We expected Nick (to be) present at the meeting. 13. I heard he (to cry). 14. I got my brother (to help) me (to repair) my car. 15. He is eager (to invite) to the show. 16. It is time (to leave). 17. My boss wants (to inform) about any problems immediately. 18. She is lucky (to give) such an opportunity. 19. I expect his report (to write) by now. 20. He appeared (to forget) about it. 21. Once again, the husband was the last (to know). 22. I’m glad (to be) part of your very last conversation. 23. Those posts are (to use) by their sponsors as mid-career traineeship. 24. She doesn’t like (to disturb) during her work. 25. I saw him (to cross) the street. 26. He appears (to live) in it. 27. Can you (to quit) smoking? 28. She was supposed (to arrive) at 10 a.m. 29. The commission is reported (to conduct) an investigation of the incident. 30. He is alleged (to steal) more than ten million dollars.
C
1. Our university has a lot of secrets (to discover). 2. His sole desire is (to accept) in their circle. 3. I don’t know what (to say). 4. Several people are reported (to injure) in the fire.
5.The committee is expected (to approve) these initiatives.
6.Get your partner (to sign) this contract. 7. I count on you (to do) it quickly. 8. She wants him (to elect). 9. I would like him (to invite) to the party. 10. He pretended (to read).
11.He refused (to help) them. 12. She seems (to look) for something. 13. This project should (to finish) by now. 14. I’m
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Part 6. The infinitive
sorry not (to phone) you. 15. They turned out (to prepare) for the exam. 16. I am glad you (to contact) by them. 17. She wanted (to listen) by him. 18. He asked (to inform) of their arrival. 19. He is said (to sell) all his houses. 20. He appears (to write) a report already. 21. I have no intention (to work) there. 22. He just gave me the list of topics (to prepare) for the interview. 23. Let’s (to be) honest, he cooperated with us (to make) money. 24. He deserved (to remember). 25. I cannot make myself (to do) sport exercises. 26. Let me (to think) over your offer. 27. You should (to read) the rules of the English grammar. 28. I have (to learn) all these languages to work for the company. 29. He pretended not (to hear) a question. 30. She was sorry (to say) it.
Exercise 8. Find mistakes and correct them.
1. She asked me how use the machine. 2. The woman seems cries. 3. The house appeared to have repaired. 4. For the last few days she seemed to talking nobody. 5. Ann appeared to listen. 6. I’m glad see you. 7. There is one thing to done. 8. I must to go and to see him in a day or two. 9. In summer it is pleasant to be swimming in the river. 10. Peter is glad to invite by me. 11. It was pleasant to be spoken to him. 12. Jane seemed to looking for words to express her idea. 13. They seem to read this book for a long time. 14. I took a book in order read it at home. 15. What is Paul doing? — He must write a letter. 16. Jane must have writing the letter to her father since morning. 17. The book seems to be written long before it was discovered. 18. The girl liked to given presents. 19. You may to come tomorrow. 20. There is a nice smell in the kitchen. Ann seems cooking something delicious. 21. I’m sorry not to told you about it earlier. 22. He must have been forgotten about his promise. 23. The delegation was have arrived yesterday. 24. I was glad to be seeing the car stop. 25. This note seems to written in pencil. 26. I expect to be seen you
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Part 6. The infinitive
next week. 27. My mother seemed to cook since the morning. 28. I don’t know where he is. He may left for Moscow. 29. Ben ought to seen a dentist. 30. I meant to send Mary a birthday card.
Exercise 9. Translate sentences into English.
1. Я попросила его написать доклад. 2. Вот статья, которую нужно перевести на английский язык до понедельника. 3. Она сожалела, что сказала это. 4. Я слышал, как она плакала. 5. Она сказала мне не приглашать их. 6. Кто заставил Вас принять такое решение. 7. Они решили не ходить на вечеринку. 8. Ей не нравиться, когда ее прерывают (to interrupt). 9. Она предпочитала не встречаться с ним. 10. Ему следовало написать доклад вчера. 11. Анна, должно быть, читает книгу в саду. 12. Петр, кажется, работает над этим проектом уже три года. 13. Я хочу, чтобы меня информировали о том, что происходит в доме. 14. Говорят, контракт уже подписан. 15. Я полагаю, эти пункты будут внесены в повестку (agenda) собрания. 16. Джейн вспомнила, что уже видела этого мужчину раньше. 17. Наши друзья, бывало, часто приглашали нас летом. 18. Мои дети любят, чтобы их фотографировали. 19. Ей нельзя говорить правду. 20. Как хорошо сидеть здесь, на солнце. 21. Должно быть, я слушала музыку, когда ты постучал в дверь. 22. Мэри, кажется, присматривала (look after) за ним на протяжении долгого времени. 23. Мне жаль, что я тебе не позвонил. 24. Она должно быть все еще пишет письмо ему. 25. Похоже, что об этой сделке (deal) забыли. 26. Этот проект уже должен быть закончен. 27. Она намерена искать его. 28. Вы могли бы помочь ему (но не помогли). 29. Полина рада, что написала это письмо. 30. Быть иль не быть, вот в чем вопрос. 31. Статью, которую нужно было перевести, принесли руководителю нашего проекта.
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Part 6. The infinitive
Progress test
1. I am glad … the news. |
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a to tell |
b tell |
c to be telling |
2. I heard him … down the stairs. |
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a to go |
b go |
c to be gone |
3. I can’t make you … this medicine. |
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a take |
b be taken |
c to take |
4. By next week, they’ll … painting the rooms. |
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a finish |
b be finished |
c have finished |
5.I’m glad … in London for the last ten years. a to be living
b to have been living c to have lived
6.Your composition has … .
a be typed |
b to be typed |
c to have typed |
7. They must … about the deadline. |
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a have forgotten |
b to have forgotten |
c to forget |
8. Leonardo was reported … in New York at that time. |
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a stay |
b to stay |
c to be staying |
9. It was nice … you. Good-bye! |
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a to see |
b see |
c to have seen |
10.She seemed … all day. a to have been reading
b have been reading c have read
11.The bags were too heavy … .
a to lift |
b to be lift |
c to be lifted |
12. My sister made me … her. |
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a to accompany |
b be accompanied |
c accompany |
13. You should better … the dictionary. |
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aconsult
bto consult
chave been consulted
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14. She was the best … this problem. |
Progress test |
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a to be solving |
b to be solved |
c to solve |
15. You can break this model. It was made … . |
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a be tested |
b to be tested |
c to be testing |
16. It was pleasant … a car again. |
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a to drive |
b drive |
c to be driving |
17. I must not … him by himself any longer. |
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a to leave |
b leave |
c be left |
18. I am sorry … you. |
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a to have troubled |
b trouble |
c be troubled |
19. The man came … English. |
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a to have taught |
b be teaching |
c to be taught |
20. The door is hard … . |
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a be locking |
b lock |
c to lock |
21. There were important things … to. |
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a to be attended |
b attend |
c has attended |
22. It was nice … English again. |
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a be speaking |
b to be speaking |
c be spoken |
23. I can … you everything. |
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a to be telling |
b tell |
c to tell |
24. There is enough snow … on. |
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a be skiing |
b to be skiing |
c to ski |
25. He must … about his promise. |
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a forgot |
b have forgotten |
c to forget |
26.I was pleased … to the cinema. a have been invited
b to have been invited c to have invited
27.Your students were … this text the whole lesson.
a to translate |
b to be translating |
c be translating |
28. The students could … their term papers in time. |
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a write |
b be written |
c have written |
29. Look, it seems again … . |
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a to be raining |
b to rain |
c be raining |
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PART 7.. INFINITIVE CONSTRUCTIONS
Exercise 1. Choose the correct option of the translation.
1.This car is sure to be expensive.
a)Машина убежден будет дорогой.
b)Наверняка эта машина дорого стоит.
2.He is said to live abroad.
a)Говорят, что он живет за границей.
b)Он сказал, что живет за границей.
3.He saw her fall from the cliff.
a)Он видел ее падение с утеса
b)Он видел, как она упала с утеса.
4.The player was noticed to cheat.
a)Было замечено, что игрок жульничал.
b)Игрок заметил, как жульничали.
5.That is for you to decide.
a)Это для вас решается.
b)Это вам решать.
6.The company is expected to make profit this year.
a)Компания ожидает получить прибыль в этом году.
b) Ожидается, что компания получит прибыль
вэтом году.
7.I believe him to be a very good person.
a)Я полагаю, что он очень хороший человек.
b)Я верю ему как хорошему человеку.
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