Грамматика английского языка. Герундий. Учебно-методическое пособие

Test 1

I. Transform

1.She succeeded in persuading her parents to let her go.

She managed …

2.I think it would be a good idea to get some petrol.

I suggest…

3.I am sorry but we have decided not to accept your application.

I regret…

4.Funnily enough I’d prefer pizza for a change.

… rather…

5.She is a champion athlete and speaks three foreign languages fluently.

In addition…

6.I can’t wait to get your next letter.

I … forward…

7.The singer arrived 2 hours late but I am glad I waited for him.

The singer deserved…

8.It might be a better idea to save your money, not to spend it.

Instead…

9.One of the things I hate is people who eat popcorn in the cinema.

I can’t stand…

10.Jack said that he had to catch the early flight.

Jack insisted …

11.It looks as if this door is locked after all.

This … appears …

12.We were not allowed to drink too much Coke when we were children.

Our parents … let …

13.You’ll never find if they are open if you do not phone them.

Without …

II. Open the brackets

1.You might risk (lose) your job if you are careless.

2.I stopped (buy) newspapers when my eyes went bad.

3.Have you ever considered (travel) around the world?

4.The BBC suggested (televise) the wedding, but Prince Charles said No.

5.The school forbids us (have) more than 3 absences.

6.He regretted (go) to the interview in shorts.

7.My granny has tried (take) long walks for her heart problems.

8.– Why not practise (give) your speech beforehand?

–I don not mind (you, help) me.

9.Don’t hesitate (ask) questions if you don’t understand. I’ll never resent (you, ask) me.

10.He admitted (lie) about their plans. they had discussed (move) to another city.

Test 2

I. Spot the difference between

1.I like to get up early and do my lessons before lunch.

I’d like to come and see you some time.

I like walking in the rain.

II. Find mistakes

1.The child often stops buying candies on the way home from school.

2.The mother promised taking the children to the zoo.

3.Some elderly people belong to clubs for having an opportunity for social contact.

4.These library books need being returned in three weeks.

5.What I am looking forward to is to read all the books I haven’t read so far.

6.He seems being younger than he is.

7.Martin is enough educated to get a better job in his profession.

8.The teacher suggested to read newspapers so that I can improve my English.

9.The tourists were interested to do some more sights.

10.What I appreciate about the school is to meet people from other countries.

11.The ground was too much wet to play golf on it.

12.After the movie we considered to get some ice cream.

13.After many months of hard work, the workers finished to build the apartment complex.

14.The court made the woman to pay a fine for driving without a license.

15.I am used to leave work every day at 5.

III. Translate into English

1.Не рассчитывай, что я поддержу твой план.

2.У него привычка перебивать других, не дослушав до конца.

3.Детей надо забрать в 5, да?

4.Какой смысл откладывать деньги на черный день, если деньги могут девальвироваться?

(to be devalued)

5.Я ценю, что ты помогаешь мне, но меня обижает, что ты обращаешься со мной как с

ребенком.

Test 3

I. Complete the sentences below with the words in the box

avoiding fancy get used to insisted let offered persuade refusing regret warn

1.I have been trying to … my dad to buy me a car for ages, but he is still … to give in.

2.I … to give him some money, but he … on paying for everything, so it was a cheap night.

3.I’ve been … doing this essay for history class for ages, but the deadline’s tomorrow.

4.It took me ages to … living here, and now I have got to move away. It is such a pain!

5.Shall we go for Mexican? I … eating something hot and spicy.

6.I will ... you see mine if I can see yours.

7.A: I really … going now. It was such a waste of time. I should have just stayed at home. B: Well, I did … you not to go, but you would not listen, would you?

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Look at the sentences above to help you if you need to

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1.I tried to persuade him (come), but he insisted on (stay) home.

2.It has been difficult, but I am slowly getting used to his not (be) there.

3.I really regret not (buy) shares in the BAG company. They’d be worth £50 each now.

4.I’d rather just stay in tonight. I don’t fancy (have) another night with two hours’ sleep.

5.I offered (pay) for the damage, but he’s still refusing (talk) to me.

6.Did you see the weather forecast? They are warning people (avoid) (travel) by car because of the wind.

7.He never lets me (get) a word in. He just talks and talks. It is so annoying!

Test 4

I. Complete each sentence with a suitable form of the verb in brackets

1.I really miss (play) tennis like I used to.

2.I am sorry. I meant (write) to you, but I have been busy.

3.Martin failed (pay) the rent on time yet again.

4.It is not worth (buy) a return ticket.

5.Have you ever considered (work) as a teacher?

6.I promise I won’t forget (feed) the cat.

7.We have arranged (meet) outside the school at 4.30.

8.If you’ve got a headache try (take) an aspirin.

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given without changing it. You must use between 2 and 5 words, including the word given.

1.Jack said that he hadn’t cheated at the exam. denied

Jack__________________________________________________at the exam.

2.It was difficult for me not to laugh at Wendy’s letter.

help

I_________________________________________________ at Wendy’s letter. 3. I’m sorry but you have not been appointed to the post.

regret

I_______________________________ you have not been appointed to the post.

4.I needed a drink of water and so I stopped running. to

I stopped running_____________________________________________ water.

5.I think it would be a good idea to take the train.

taking

I_________________________________________________________ the train.

6.Don’t forget the lights when you leave. off

Don’t forget_________________________________________ when you leave.

7.I think Derek has forgotten the meeting. appears

Derek_________________________________________________ the meeting.

8.I don’t really want to go to Scotland.

rather

I____________________________________________________ to Scotland.

9.Could you please open the window? mind

Would________________________________________________ the window?

10.The exam was so difficult that I couldn’t finish it.

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such

It was____________________________________________ I couldn’t finish it.

Test 5

Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between 2 and 5 words in each gap.

1.I should have taken my medicine this morning but I didn’t remember. forgot

I_____________________________________________________my medicine this morning.

2.I’ll always remember the time when I went up Mont Blanc.

never

I’ll_______________________________________________________________ Mont Blanc.

3.I must hang up the washing later. remember

I__________________________________________________________ up the washing later.

4.Darren thinks that wearing a suit to work is appropriate. likes

Darren__________________________________________________________ a suit to work.

5.Jackie wishes she hadn’t said to Allie.

regrets

Jackie ____________________________________________________________that to Allie.

6.I’m sorry but your credit card has been cancelled by the bank.

regret

I____________________________________your credit card has been cancelled by the bank.

7.If I take that job, I’ll have to do a lot more travelling.

mean

Taking that job__________________________________________to do a lot more travelling. 8. Jim’s mum made him tidy his room before he could go and play in the park.

made

Jim________________________________ his room before he could go and play in the park.

9.I don’t suppose you watched that film last night on BBC2, did you? happen

You_________________________________________that film last night on BBC2, did you?

10.People often think that learning Latin is a waste of time.

considered

Learning Latin_________________________________________________ a waste of time.

Test 6

Each of the words or phrases in bold is incorrect. Rewrite them correctly.

1.I generally prefer coffee from tea.

2.Do you prefer watching a DVD at home to go to the cinema?

3.I had prefer to meet you a bit later, if that’s all right with you.

4.He’d prefer not have to get up early tomorrow, but he will if he has to.

5.I’d rather you write your essay in a notebook, to be honest.

6.Would you prefer to get a pizza rather from go out tonight?

7.You would better see a doctor if you are not feeling well.

8.I had rather be poor and happy than rich and lonely.

9.I’d prefer having an early night tonight, if that’s okay with you.

10.She’d rather start revising if she wants to do well in the exam next week.

11.Shona prefers to not wear make up to work.

Test 7

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Write one word in each gap.

1.I prefer pop music … rock, to be honest.

2.I would prefer to go to the concert tomorrow…than on Saturday.

3.I … playing the piano on my own to performing.

4.I’d rather… to that jazz club than a nightclub.

5.I’d … you didn’t practise playing the trumpet while I’m trying to study.

6.You’d … get tickets soon as they ‘re running out.

7.We queued up early in … to get good seats.

8.We waited for hours so … not to miss the VIPs arriving.

9.I called the theatre … find out what time the concert started.

10.I actually prefer … to listen to music through speakers; it sounds so much better through headphones.

11.Don’t you think we … better turn the music down a bit?

Test 8

Choose the correct answer

Approaches to learning

People appear (1) ………. in different ways. Some people expect (2) ………. mistakes in their studies and are capable of (3) ………. from their mistakes. They don’t mind (4) ………. by their teachers and indeed often ask (5) ………. corrected.

Others, however, dislike (6) ………. mistakes. They try to avoid (7) ………. anything which they might do badly. They would rather (8) ……….something in small steps and be sure they have got it right (9) ……….attempt to do a task based on a subject they don’t feel they have finished (10) ……….yet.

Both ways of learning seem (11) ………. equally valid, but a combination of the two may be the best solution. In (12) ……….to learn effectively, students have to remember (13)……….

risks sometimes. But they also have to feel comfortable and secure with what they’re doing so (14) ……….not to become demotivated……….. All students should at least think about (15)

……….the way that they approach learning.

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Sources

1.M. Swan. Practical English Usage. New Edition. – Oxford University Press.

2.V. Kaushanskaya. A Grammar Of the English Language. – М, «Просвещение», 1973.

3.Works by British and American writers.

Составители: О.Н. Нестеренко, И.А. Иванова ГРАММАТИКА АНГЛИЙСКОГО ЯЗЫКА ГЕРУНДИЙ

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