Enjoy the English grammar. Методическое пособие по грамматике английского языка для студентов неязыковых направлений педагогических вузов

–пообедать;

–остаться здесь.

Model V: I remember seeing him. Помню, что видел его.

–давал ей книгу;

–учил эти слова;

–разговаривал с ним.

IV. Use the correct form of the Gerund:

a. simple or perfect:

1.One can see at a glance that an art student is given every opportunity of (to gain) good knowledge.

2.M. Vasnetsov is famous for (to paint) many pictures the subject matter of which is fairy tales. He achieved much sincerity in (to reproduce) real life.

3.We are thankful to you for (to meet) them at the theatre.

4.She never spoke of (to spend) her early childhood in the country.

5.We are proud of (to enter) the Solikamsk State Pedagogical Institute (the department of the Perm State National Research University).

6.Students should avoid (to miss) classes.

7.He denied ever (to see) those people before.

b. active or passive:

1.I never thought of (to invite) to the party.

2.She was in the habit of (to get up) very early.

3.The boy was afraid of (to punish) for (to misbehave).

4.She is far from (to share) your point of view.

5.The noise prevented us from (to hear) each other.

6.I do not mind (to give) this work, I hope I’ll enjoy (to do) it.

7.He couldn’t help (to smile) at the thought of (to watch) for such a long time.

V. Make the gerundial construction instead of the subordinate clause using the prepositions in brackets:

Model: When I came home, I called him up (on).

On coming home I called him up.

1.Before we go to the club we often call for them (before).

2.Thestudentsdeveloped their speakingskillsbecausetheyconstantly practised their English (through).

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3.We arrived at the station, we saw that the train had left (on).

4.Before I go to bed I usually listen to the latest news (before).

5.YouwillneverknowEnglishwellunlessyoulearngrammar(without).

6.While you were reading thetext,you made a few sound mistakes(in).

7.When he entered the room, he greeted everybody (on).

8.Youcanimproveyour pronunciationif youworkatitregularly(by).

VI. Change the following sentences using gerundial constructions instead of subordinate clauses:

1.He denied that she had doubted his words.

2.Do you object if I speak Russian?

3.She had no idea that he was good at Mathematics.

4.Julia suggested that they should go down.

5.She insisted we should put off the conference.

6.I would not mind if the children go to the park now.

7.Ray was surprised that Grace had written him a letter.

8.We have no hope that they would cope with the task.

9.That she was at home was a bit of luck for us.

VII. Join two sentences into one using the Gerund:

1.She entered the classroom. She greeted the teacher.

2.The girl left home. She didn’t lock the door.

3.I learned the words. I pronounced them aloud.

4.They listened attentively. They didn’t interrupt.

5.We didn’t miss the train. We took a taxi.

6.He sat at the table. He didn’t eat anything.

7.We wrote the test. We listened to the teacher’s explanation rst.

8.She went to the South. She consulted the doctor before.

9.He heard this piece of news. He was greatly surprised.

10.They discussed the problem. Then they adopted a resolution.

VIII. Fill in the blanks with the necessary prepositions:

1.The child comes to school psychologically prepared … learning new things.

2.Weweremostgratefultotheguide…showing usthesightsof the city.

3.Who’s responsible … arranging the party?

4.I can’t make out the reason … their refusing.

5.He never thought … entering the university so easily.

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6.Children ought to be prevented … being left alone.

7.Themotherfoundoutthatherdaughterwasgood…recitingpoems.

8.They are engaged … discussing the plan.

9.He was afraid … being misunderstood.

10.You may improve your English … working hard at it.

IX. Translate the words in brackets into English using the Gerund:

1.Do you mind my (курение) here?

2.Leonid is against (чтобы оставаться) there long.

3.(Гулять) in such weather is very pleasant.

4.I am afraid of (стрелять).

5.We enjoyed (читая) this book.

6.Our students think of (поехать) to the country next Sunday.

7.Let’s go on (работать) at this problem.

8.They do not mind (пойти) to the cinema now.

9.I remember (видеть) that lm.

10.Will you stop (говорить, болтать)?

X. Use the correct form of the Gerund:

1.I think we must discuss the problem before (to make) a decision.

2.At (to see) her he stopped to talk.

3.On (to enter) the room I switched on the light.

4.The lady ended the letter by (to ask) the young writer to have a lunch with her.

5.The patient was sent to hospital after (to examine).

6.In spite of (to live) alone she had a very good time at home.

7.You’dbetterdosomethinginsteadof (whileaway)thetimelikethis.

8.Take your time before (to answer).

9.On (to hear) the telephone ring I went to answer the call.

10.He left without (to say) good-bye.

XI. Finish the following sentences using the Gerunds:

1.I am interested in … .

2.She couldn’t help … .

3.The play is worth … .

4.It’s no good … .

5.What’s the use of … .

6.We must go on … .

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7.Everyone enjoyed … .

8.I’m not used to … .

9.Do you mind …?

10.I’m looking forward to … .

11.Take our umbrella, it looks … .

12.… they began to laugh.

XII. Make the following sentences simple using the Gerund:

1.Before he left the town he called on his friend.

2.I remember that we have seen him only once.

3.She suggested that we should go on a hike.

4.Do you mind if I take your dictionary for a moment?

5.We must consider the matter thoroughly before we come to any conclusion.

6.When the girl entered the room, she looked at the faces of the unknown people.

7.We can’t get used to the fact that we must get up so early now.

8.When he received another letter from her he changed his mind.

XIII. Fill in the blanks with a suitable gerund:

1.I dislike to the movies by myself.

2.We started dinner without you.

3.I can’t imagine my own house.

4.I used that television show all the time.

5.I always eat breakfast before to school.

6.When do you practice English?

7.My grandmother prefers science ction books.

8.You need harder this year.

9.I am used to her in a bad mood.

10.Have you talked to the dentist about your teeth?

XIV. Write sentences using the right type of the Complex Object made of the words given in brackets.

1.We knew (he, to be) a successful businessman.

2.Do you imagine (she, to work) late at night?

3.She couldn’t bear (the, child, to cry).

4.The doctor recommended (the room, to air).

5.She wanted (I, to tell) her the truth.

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6.I kept silent and watched (they, to play) chess.

7.I’ve never seen (he, to smile).

8.I looked up and saw (she, to cry).

9.I heard (she, to play) the piano.

10.The teacher advised (we, to use) dictionaries.

XV. Answer the questions using gerunds:

1.What books do you consider worth reading?

2.What are you fond of doing?

3.Do you enjoy travelling by air?

4.Which do you like better, playing the piano or singing?

5.What is your mother busy doing now?

6.What are you looking forward to?

7.Do you feel like going to the river when it is hot?

8.What do you do when you feel tired of doing something?

9.What ways of learning English do you nd most effective?

XVI. Translate into English.

1.Она почувствовала, что кто-то наблюдает за ней.

2.Всем хотелось, чтобы она спела свою любимую песню.

3.Где вы чистите одежду?

4.Онаотремонтироваласвоичасывближайшейчасовоймастерской.

5.Мальчик видел, как родители выходили из комнаты.

6.Мы ожидали, что он напишет нам как можно скорее.

7.Они продолжали разговаривать.

8.Вы не должны откладывать решение этого вопроса.

9.Студенты сейчас заняты подготовкой к экзаменам.

10.Он предложил купить билеты на концерт.

11.Эту статью стоит прочитать еще раз.

12.Им удалось осуществить свой план.

13.Я давно мечтала побывать в Эрмитаже.

14.Перестаньте разговаривать, вы мешаете нам слушать.

15.Я помню, что когда-то читал этот роман.

XVII. Translate into English:

1.Студенты были против того, чтобы экзамен перенесли.

2.Вы не возражаете, если я воспользуюсь вашим телефоном?

3.Никто не отрицает, что он одаренный ученик.

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4.Все удивились, что она опоздала.

5.Вы можете положиться на нас, мы присмотрим за вашими детьми.

6.Я не помню, чтобы он говорил об этом.

7.Мы полагаемся на то, что вы нам поможете.

8.Вы должны заставить его извиниться зато, что онподвелвсех.

9.Сначала мать возражала против того, чтобы ее дочь выходила замуж за Ника.

10.Я уверена, что он читал эту книгу.

11.Дети привыкли к тому, что им читают книги на ночь.

12.Я настаиваю на том, чтобы меня выслушали.

13.Она продолжала спорить, вместо того чтобы согласиться с

ними.

14.Они не возражали пройтись пешком.

15.Подумайте как следует, прежде чем отвечать.

XVIII. Choose the right variant:

1.After the accident, the injured man recovered consciousness in hospital; he remembered ________ the road, but he didn’t remember

________ down.

a) having crossed / being knocked; b) crossing / being knocked;

c) crossing / knocking.

2.I am still thirsty in spite of _______ four cups of tea.

a)having drunk;

b)having been drunk;

c)drinking.

3.This carpet always looks dirty, in spite of _______ every day. a) having been swept;

b) being swept; c) sweeping.

4.He didn’t return the book he had borrowed after _______ to do so. a) having been promised;

b) having promised; c) promising.

5.Hegotinto the house through a window,without _______ by anyone.

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a)being seen;

b)having been seen;

c)having seen.

6.I think he was foolish to a car before ________ how to drive it. a) having learned;

b) learning;

c) having been learned.

7.Peter is a much better chess-player than I am, and he was very surprised when I beat him yesterday for the rst time – he isn’t used to

_______ . a) beating;

b) being beaten;

c) having been beaten.

8.He went to bed at 9 p.m. in spite of _______ all the afternoon.

a)having been slept;

b)sleeping;

c)having slept.

9.He complained of _______ a very small room at the back of the

hotel.

a) having been given; b) giving;

c) having given.

10.The windows are very dirty, they need _______ .

a)having been cleaned;

b)being cleaning;

c)cleaning.

PARTICIPLES IAND II

I. Make up participles I, II and translate them into Russian:

Model 1: to wait – waiting (ожидающий, ожидая)

(to) speak, come, leave, know, say, turn, hear, pass, go, look, listen, show, arrive, carry out, prepare.

Model 2: to open – opened (открытый), to bring – brought (прине-

сённый)

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(to) ask, nd, call, invite, spend, dress, make, take, open, explain, lose, receive.

II. Find the participles, de ne their functions and translate the sentences into Russian:

1.Leaving the cinema the people were talking about the lm.

2.He stopped before a closed door.

3.Turning to us she said it was time to do it.

4.There were many people standing at the bus stop.

5.He stayed in Moscow visiting his friends and going to museums.

6.This is the road leading to our village.

7.The article translated by Jack is very interesting.

8.Walking slowly along the street he met a friend of his.

9.Being tired I could hardly walk.

10.The approaching car was of black colour.

11.Pieces of broken glass lay on the oor.

12.We watched the teacher writing a sentence on the blackboard.

13.We took a bus running in the direction of the Metro station.

14.Hearing these words she ran out of the room.

15.Two smiling girls sat on the bench talking gaily.

16.While writing a letter he seemed to forget everything.

17.When asked he brought the papers.

18.While preparing for the report she looked through many papers.

19.Arriving in Moscow, the tourists went to a hotel.

20.When discussing the problem they argued a lot.

III. Find Participle II in the following sentences. Translate them into Russian:

1.All the books taken from the library must be returned in 10 days.

2.I shall show you the article written by my friend.

3.She will be a quali ed worker.

4.The experiment described attracted general attention.

5.Thegraduationpapersubmittedbythestudentwasveryinteresting.

6.The results obtained varied to some extent.

IV. Translate into English:

а) читающий – прочитанный – читая; показывающий – показанный – показывая;

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изучающий – изученный – изучая; обсуждающий – обсужденный – обсуждая; открывающий – открытый – открывая.

б) 1. Уходя из дома, она оставила ключи на столе.

2.Студенты, изучающие английский язык, скоро поедут в Лондон.

3.Сломанный стул стоял в углу комнаты.

4.Вы знаете эту улыбающуюся девочку?

5.Мы сидели за столом, ожидая нашего преподавателя.

6.Читая газеты, мы узнаем многое о жизни и людях в разных странах.

7.Женщина, покупающая книги, наш новый преподаватель.

8.Где словарь, оставленный кем-то вчера?

9.Лектор ответил на все вопросы, заданные студентами.

10.Яещёнеполучилписьмо,оставленноееюнапрошлойнеделе.

V.Make up sentences according to the models and translate them into

Russian:

Model I: The boy who is playing there is my son.

The boy playing there is my son.

1.People who take books from the library must return them on time.

2.I took the train which was leaving for St. Petersburg.

3.Thestudentswho arelearningEnglishwill seeanEnglish lmafter classes.

4.Thewoman who is speaking atthemeeting now is ournew teacher.

5.The man who is standing at the blackboard is our monitor.

Model II: When I was going home, I met my old friend.

(While/When) going home, I met my old friend.

1.When I was spending my summer holidays in the students’camp I played football very often.

2.When he was skating, he fell down.

3.When you speak English, pay attention to your pronunciation.

4.When you leave the room, don’t forget to turn off the light.

5.When she was leaving Moscow she sent me a message.

Model III: The story, which was told by the teacher, was long. The story told by the teacher was long.

1. The books, which are borrowed from the library, may be kept for ten days.

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2.The reports, which were made at the conference, were rather interesting.

3.Cities and towns, which were destroyed during the war, were built anew.

4.Here is the dictionary which was left by somebody in this room.

5.Weareproud of thesport victorieswhich werewonby ourathletes.

VI. Translate what is given in brackets using the correct form of Participle I:

1.He stood in the hall (глядя) at the picture (показывающую) nothing more than a child’s small wooden chair.

2.His father (уйдя в отставку) lived in an unpretentious, but not mean, house.

3.(Возвращающиеся) troops marched up FifthAvenue.

4.Mother stood (махая) her hand until we drove away.

5.She leant on the sill (глядя) out into the street.

6.He stood in front of the gate with a crowd of (улыбающихся) children, (чувствуя) that he had reached home at last.

7.He left the hotel (намереваясь) to buy a few souvenirs.

8.Andrew (наведя справки) went out of the classroom.

9.(Так как ее пригласили) to the party on that day she left home earlier.

10.(Упаковав) our things we went out to nd a taxi.

VII. Use Participle I Simple or Perfect:

1.I kept silence for some time (to think) of what he had told me.

2.Liza sat (to think), and Tom stood at the window (to look) at her.

3.Sam (to feel) that the interview was over, got up.

4.(to become) a student he decided to devote all his time to studies.

5.My attention was attracted by the four people (to sit) at the table.

VIII. Use the Present or the Past Participle:

1.There was a silence (to break) only by the drumming of the rain upon the roof.

2.(To carry) away by the melody, Marie went to dance herself.

3.They sat on the river bank (to watch) the (to set) sun.

4.It was an old Victorian house (to keep) in good state of repair.

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