Английский язык. Grammar in Progress. Учебное пособие
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Part 7. Infinitive constructions
8.He seems to know English well.
a)Ему кажется, что он знает английский язык
хорошо.
b)Кажется, он хорошо знает английский язык.
9.He is likely to meet her at the station.
a)Он, вероятно, встретит ее на станции.
b)Он любит встречать ее на станции.
10.He waited for her to speak.
a)Он ждал ее поговорить.
b)Он ждал, когда она заговорит.
11.He is known to go to work to Siberia.
a)Он знал, что едет работать в Сибирь.
b)Он, как известно, поедет работать в Сибирь.
12.I hate you to talk in this way.
a)Я терпеть не могу, когда вы так говорите.
b)Я ненавижу, когда ты разговариваешь в пути.
13.We expect him to do it in time.
a)Мы ждем его сделать это вовремя.
b)Мы надеемся, что он сделает это вовремя.
14.They expected me to congratulate him.
a)Они полагали, что я поздравлю его.
b)Они ждали меня поздравить его.
15.They are unlikely to come in time.
a)Они не любят приходить вовремя.
b)Они вряд ли придут вовремя.
16.Mother wanted her children to be happy.
a)Мама хотела своим детям счастья.
b)Мама хотела, чтобы ее дети были счастливы.
17.Here is the task for students to do on the classroom.
a)Вот задание, которое студенту должны выполнить в классе.
b)Вот задание для студентов, чтобы выполнить
вклассе.
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18.He is said to have left the office yesterday at 7 p.m.
a)Он сказал, что ушел из офиса вчера в 7 вечера.
b)Говорят, что он ушел из офиса вчера в 7 вечера.
19.They are known to have been working on this problem for many years.
a)Известно, что они работают над этой проблемой
много лет.
b)Они знают, что над этой проблемой работают
много лет.
Exercise 2. Determine the Infinitive construction and correctly translate sentences into Russian.
A
1. The work proved to be useful. 2. We heard them close the door. 3. Jim, the prize is not for us to get. 4. The company is certain to make money next year. 5. Visitors can hear him play one of his instruments at a local café or a gallery opening. 6. The player turned out to be a cheater. 7. It is better for you to stay here. 8. They were heard to complain about the decision. 9. They saw us walk toward the lake. 10. Some fans of the home team were seen to throw stones, fireworks, and bottles at other fans and injured some players. 11. Ann is unlikely to know the news. 12. It is not for him to teach others. 13. That photo is believed to be an evidence. 14. The wind seems to be changing. 15. She felt the spider crawl up her leg. 16. The study appears to show a good result. 17. It will be good for us to join them. 18. They were seen to spend some time together. 19. This is for them to make a choice. 20. A boy happened to witness the robbery. 21. The book was believed to have been lost. 22. Jane is expected to be wearing a red dress. 23. Mary doesn’t seem to have lost her weight. 24. It is easy for her to say. 25. The language of the article turned out to be quite easy. 26. They forced the lawyer to resign. 27. The police believed him to be a threat to himself and others. 28. It was
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necessary for Lily to study well. 29. His prediction turned out to be correct. 30. Mr. Clark is likely to be appointed to this position. 31. We were allowed to read it. 32. Mary knows James to be a cool guy. 33. He is said to work alone. 34. The best thing for you to do is to obey. 35. If you continue arguing, you are sure to fight.
В
1. Something must have happened to George to make him behave in such a way. 2. It is necessary for some people to get more than eight hours’ sleep. 3. She is not likely to come tomorrow. 4. This film is sure to be a great success. 5. The boys seemed to get along rather well. 6. The flat was too small for our family to live in. 7. For me to spend the winter in the mountains was an exciting experience. 8. The teacher made me repeat the sentence once more. 9. It was natural for him to ask stupid questions. 10. Would the Smiths like us to join for next weekend? 11. This is not for me to decide. 12. The new film of this producer appeared to be very interesting. 13. He asked for a letter to be sent off immediately. 14. I expected her to arrive on time. 15. The customs officer made Jane open her handbag. 16. Do you want me to go with you? 17. She asked them to behave themselves. 18. Let me ask some questions to eyewitnesses. 19. Everybody was impatient for the journey to start. 20. Do you want me to see you off? 21. Do not make us laugh. 22. It is too cold for children to go for a walk. 23. You were supposed to do your homework. Why are you still playing? 24. You seem to be excited. What has happened. 25. Mr. Jonson seems to have moved in a new flat. 26. They didn’t hear her come in the house. 27. There was nobody for him to ask for advice. 28. The dress seems to be expensive. 29. I called for them to know the results. 30. I ordered pizza for us to have something to eat. 31. I happened to be out of town at that time. 32. The French singers are announced to be arriving next week. 33. They watched her
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cross the street. 34. There was nothing for us to lose. 35. The Browns are said to have gone to Bristol.
С
1. New Orleans is known to be a fabulous city. 2. She made us believe her story. 3. We suppose you to attend the seminar. 4. I want you to be my friend. 5. She doesn’t like to be disturbed during her work. 6. I found him to be a very nice person. 7. Mary was supposed to arrive at 12 o’clock. 8. It was important for Jane to be present at the meeting. 9. It was a good idea to invite them. 10. It was difficult for my mother to live alone after the dad’s death. 11. The girl seemed to have been crying. 12. Mother got me to wash the dishes. 13. She is anxious for her son to marry this girl. 14. There was no man for her to marry there. 15. She declared us to have misunderstood her. 16. She wanted him to spend more time with his family. 17. Jessy is said to earn much. 18. Children are likely to return soon. 19. Whether we shall go to Turkey is for you to decide. 20. He is sure to be asked about it. 21. My cat was seen to chase a dog. 22. The weather seems to be improving. 23. I would like you to play the child. 24. Let the children play in the park, the weather is wonderful. 25. It is necessary for you to do it at once. 26. She is expected to come any minute.
27.Emily is known to attend the University from time to time.
28.I would prefer you to return home by taxi. It’s late. 29. The first thing for you to do is to find Tom. 30. I asked him to visit her. 31. There was nothing else for me to say. 32. Steve appeared to look at me in amazement. 33. We couldn’t imagine you to be such a talented actress. 34. We know him to speak Spanish well. 35. Jane is sure to arrive after breakfast.
Exercise 3. State the function of the Infinitive and translate sentences into Russian.
1. He spoke loud enough for you to hear. 2. The instruction is for engineers to follow. 3. He stepped aside for me to
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pass. 4. The plan for him to join us in Switzerland was reasonable. 5. He waited for me to speak. 6. It is easy for her to learn English. 7. The first thing for him to do is to report everything to the chief. 8. It is important for you to be patient. 9. He waited for the letters to be typed. 10. No efforts are large enough for the research to be completed. 11. We are waiting for the jury to announce their verdict. 12. For the Russians to attack such a big group of the French was a very risky affair. 13. It’s easy for me to answer this question. 14. For the policy to be a success much preliminary survey had to be done. 15. It will take many decades for the things to get settled. 16. It is desirable for you to know all the details of the project. 17. The best advice for him to talk to his parents. 18. This cake is for children to eat. 19. It will be very pleasant for us to spend a week in England. 20. There is only one thing for you to do. 21. For the experiment to be successful we had to work hard.
Exercise 4. Fill the gaps using the proper Infinitive form.
1)write; 2) to write; 3) be written; 4) to be written;
5)to be writing; 6) have written; 7) to have written; 8) to have been written; 9) to have been writing.
1. Mary seems … the letter to her parents now.
2.We heard the test … already. 3. They knew her … this note.
4.He appeared … the brief of the case for 2 hours already.
5.They believe him … his parents once a month. 6. He seems … the article now. 7. I suppose the report … before the meeting.
8.I am sorry not … the article in time. 9. I need some paper … on. 10. I would like the book … by the end of the year. 11. This test is said … by all students of our department. 12. Mother watched the exercise … by her son. 13. There is no use for them … this essay for an hour. 14. When the teacher returned to the classroom all pupils appeared … the task already. 15. Let students … the test during the lesson. 16. My boss made me … remarks to the case. 17. Look, Jane seems … something. 18. The
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words of these songs are known … by John Lennon. 19. Pupils are likely … this task since the beginning of the lesson. 20. These letters are said … by my grandfather.
1) do; 2) to do; 3) to be done; 4) be done; 5) to be doing; 6) have done; 7) to have done; 8) to have been done;
9)to have been doing
1.I wonder what made him … away with himself. 2. The housemaid is said … out the house every morning. 3. I would like you … this room over again. 4. I believe him … before he left the office. 5. This amount of work is not … in one month. 6. My son seems … his home task since the morning. 7. I watched him … the exercise properly. 8. This work is known … by them. 9. James seems … morning exercises every day. 10. She wants me … out my room before we leave. 11. The workers seem … this operation for 2 hours. 12. I think him … the presents up before giving them. 13. This old tradition is known … away with. 14. The essay is likely … over. 15. The boys seem … something in their room now. 16. The engineer was told … the work by the end of the month. 17. Students seem … this exercise for 20 minutes already.
Exercise 5. Open brackets using the right Infinitive form.
A
1. He is reported (to have) a serious disease. 2. He is said (to leave) the office at the moment. 3. I don’t expect them (to understand) me. 4. This is not for us (to decide). 5. She appeared (to listen) to the radio that time. 6. The house appeared (to repair) recently. 7. For the last few days she seemed (to talk) to nobody. 8. She hated (to laugh) at because of her ignorance. 9. Jerry is said (to send) to the college. 10. I let him (to read) this book. 11. They made him (to give up) drinking. 12. The teacher saw her students (to master)
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English. 13. Let me (to help) you with your bags. 14. Nothing interesting appeared (to happen) in a quiet village. 15. The rule was supposed (to learn). 16. That man seems (to read) my thoughts. 17. They let the children (to do) whatever they want. 18. I felt the cold wind (to blow) into my face. 19. I know him (to create) a new website. 20. The river seemed (to cross) by swimmers. 21. It will be convenient for all of us (to have) our meeting on Wednesday. 22. He was seen (to paint) his bike. 23. We heard them (to close) the door. 24. They saw us (to walk) toward the lake. 25. It was necessary for Lily (to study) well. 26. You made me (to cry). 27. He asked me not (to be) late. 28. I happened (to ask) her about you when you came in. 29. Don’t make me (to read) that boring book. 30. Her parents let her (to visit) us. 31. It will be good for us (to join) them. 32. He seems (to ask) wrong people. 33. Let’s (to go) to the cinema tonight. 34. I want you (to come) with me tomorrow. 35. You are likely (to leave) your umbrella in the bus.
B
1.The write seems (to write) this book for a long time.
2.It is difficult for me (to talk) to him about it. 3. It is useful our production (to advertise) well for our consumers.
4.Did you see Mr. Clack (to cross) the street? 5. The teacher wants this article (to translate) today. 6. He wanted me (to dine) with him. 7. All students are required (to pass) through a medical examination. 8. The instructor happened (to play) tennis when we arrived. 9. He is likely (to be) here when we come. 10. They seem (to wait) us since the morning.
11.Nobody noticed Jane (to leave). 12. We wanted goods (to deliver) on time. 13. This book is reported (to publish) recently. 14. I think him (to arrive) before your coming. 15. We are likely (to arrive) on time. 16. He told George (to leave) him alone. 17. They reported the plane to have landed. 18. The
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treaty is said (to sign) yesterday. 19. He is known (to have) a large collection of pictures. 20. I can’t bear him (to separate) from me. 21. The boss wants you (to go) on business trip. 22. The young people happened (to meet) the famous musician in the street. 23. His illness seemed (to make) his eyes larger. 24. Не turned out (to live) in Hastings. 25. The government delegation is said (to arrive) at the moment. 26. The chief engineer allowed the new engine (to test). 27. He was supposed (to marry) her. 28. Our English teacher makes us (to learn) the words for every lesson. 29. That was for him (to find) out. 30. He ordered the picture (to carry) away. 31. The secret is certain (to come) out. 32. They expect the ship (to arrive) tonight. 33. Не was known (to run) faster than anyone else. 34. I’ll be sure (to do) that. 35. A new star was reported (to appear) in the East.
Exercise 6. Change sentences using Infinitive constructions.
It happened that my sister was at home — My sister happened to be at home.
1. They didn’t expect that he would finish that work in time. 2. Don’t you know that John is right? 3. Everybody knows that he is in love with Megan. 4. The students believe that the teacher won’t come. 5. It is reported that the contract has been signed by representatives of both companies.
6.We were glad that we had been invited to that concert.
7.It was very important that he would be present at the meeting. 8. Here are some papers that our lawyer must examine.
9.Did you except that he would be a successful businessman? 10. It appeared that he has been watching TV for the whole evening. 11. I want that Jane found the job. 12. They say that she told the truth. 13. He told us that he had seen us buying a bouquet of flowers. 14. We heard that their house had been burnt. 15. We knew she was a doctor from our local
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hospital. 16. We heard that our neighbors’ child was crying. 17. I asked that he returned the book. 18. She said that she had caught a cold. 19. I know that the girl has won the first prize. 20. That day was too cold that we could swim. 21. The task was too difficult that pupils could do it. 22. It is likely that she will go to England to learn English. 23. Parents watched that the children were playing in the garden. 24. They suppose that their company will make more money this year. 25. This is the document that he must sign as soon as possible. 26. Everybody didn’t notice that George left the party. 27. It seems that they have discussed all issues. 28. It is known that Tom failed the examination. 29. The nurse watched that the patient was examined by the doctor. 30. They say that she is a good girl. 31. I’m sure that her husband bought the new car. 32. I thought that he would return on Monday. 33. I know that he was wrong. 34. He told that he felt ill. 35. It is certain that he has been working on this project for 2 months already. 36. It is necessary that all student to attend this professor’s lecture. 37. I saw that he was displeased. 38. It is unlikely that he left the door open.
Exercise 7. Find mistakes in sentences and correct them.
1. They waited for the door open. 2. She saw me left the house and went to the forest. 3. I saw she be crying. 4. It is necessary their parent to talk to your husband. 5. She noticed her children to be crossing the street. 6. The train announced to arrive at 10 a.m. 7. They suppose the criminal to punish with imprisonment for up to six months. 8. It is you to solve this problem. 9. Mike said to speak three foreign languages.
10.They seem to have invite about 20 guests to the party.
11.Mother saw her children to be playing football. 12. It is useless for me to be interfere. 13. He is said to have been given the explanation of the accident. 14. I heard him to have whisper my name. 15. Jane heard somebody be enter the house.
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16. The best thing for you do is to confess. 17. I think him to have written his book for a year already. 18. The victim asked the old man call the police. 19. The newspaper is said to closed. 20. Robbed money is reported to have returned to the bank. 21. The house was easy for us to be found. 22. The plane is sure be landing. 23. They seem to have talking for some minutes already.
Exercise 8. Translate the following sentences into Eng-
lish.
1. Родители хотят, чтобы сын закончил институт. 2. Говорят, он вернулся до ее отъезда. 3. Вам необходимо принять решение. 4. Оказалось, все уже знали о происшествии. 5. Вряд ли, он придет на работу вовремя. 6. Сообщают, что банк ограбили три преступника. 7. Мы видели, как он шел к нашему дому. 8. Я полагаю, что мы еще встретимся. 9. Кажется, ситуация улучшается. 10. Говорят, он сдал все экзамены. 11. Я хочу, чтобы ты готовился более усердно к экзаменам. 12. Сосед видел, как незнакомец входил в дом. 13. Вероятно дождь все еще идет. 14. Джейн Фостер, несомненно, талантливая актриса. 15. Этот дом, кажется, строится уже несколько лет. 16. В настоящее время всем важно знать иностранные языки. 17. Погода, кажется, улучшилась. 18. Они, говорят, встретились в Париже. 19. Продавец ожидал, что машину купят. 20. Мы бы хотели, чтобы нам помогли. 21. Я слышал, что вы заказали билеты на этот концерт. 22. Она наблюдала, как работник копал в саду. 24. Кажется, он исследует эту проблему в течение двух лет. 25. Я полагаю, что наши друзья уже посмотрели этот фильм. 26. Все слышали, как молодая девушка пела песню в саду. 27. Определенно он вернется к пятнице. 28. Сообщается, что у него серьезное заболевание. 29. Говорят, руководитель уже ушел из офиса. 30. Студентам важно
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