5.3. Participle

I.Translate the following sentences into Russian; define what Participle forms are used in

them.

1. Students have understood this unit containing important information about types of materials. 2. Several columns damaged during archaeological works were restored.

3. Being situated to the west the steep mountains protected the island from the invasions. 4. Having got interested in this newly discovered fact the scientists went on the expedition. 5. The cross being the main Christian symbol units all believers.

6. Nowadays many people move to suburbs attracted by the ecological environment. 7. Ancient Russian houses built from wood were richly decorated with carving.

8. It was necessary to replace several structural elements spoiled within years. 9. The ancient device used for counting is called “abacus”.

10.Scientists were happy to find Roman plans demonstrating the main principles of urban development.

11.Having discussed all the issues the members of the meeting came back to their daily routine.

12.The article drew a lot of criticism having been published uncensored.

II.Make all possible participle forms using the following verbs; translate them.

Example: to increase: increasing (увеличивая, увеличивающий); having increased (увеличив); being increased (будучи увеличиваемым); having been increased (будучи увеличенным); increased (увеличенный).

To enable, to fulfill, to decrease, to process, to bend.

Translate the following participle forms into Russian: damaged, having prevented, withstanding, being installed, having been implemented.

Translate the following participle forms into English: оценивающий, будучи выполняемым

(в то время, как выполняли), понизив, расширенный, будучи смещенным (после того, как сместили).

III. Match A1–10 to A–J to match sentences.

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IV. Combine two sentences into one using participle I.

Example: Mark was riding his bike too fast. He fell down. — He fell down riding his bike too fast.

1.My neighbour was drawing her design. She got tired.

2.The workers applied many different facilities. They made stonework.

3.We are training to become engineers. We work hard.

4.They are our supervisors. They direct our work.

5.Workers were demolishing the old tenement. They found buried treasure.

Example: They had solved all their tasks. They handed in their tests. — Having solved all the tasks, they handed in their tests.

1.They applied for high positions in the international company. They had completed their internship successfully.

2.I sent him a message. I had tried to phone him many times.

3.Our neighbours moved to Florida. They had sold their cottage.

4.He had an awful headache at night. He had studied all day.

5.She knew all the formulas by heart. She had attended all the classes.

V. Combine two sentences into one using participle II.

Example: The article was published yesterday. It is uninteresting. — The article published yesterday is uninteresting.

1.The data were sent. They are very important for future investigation.

2.Someone has lost his documents. I’ve found them.

3.The book contains many contradictory facts. It is recommended for reading.

4.This magazine has been published for several decades already. It is still topical.

5.New material was studied during this term. All students have memorized it.

6.Many decorative elements were created long time ago. They still remain unchanged.

VI. Complete the sentences using the appropriate form of the Participle.

1.Students … all the lectures have better chances to succeed in their exams.

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12. Many impressive mansions of this estate have massive brick or stone walls … with ceramic.

VII. Open the brackets using participles in the correct form.

1.We saw (shine) eyes of a child (receive) a new toy.

2.We were surprised to see the (close) gates.

3.(Carry out) the project, he used many different sources.

4.She found her (lose) notebook on the father’s book shelf.

5.Cars (flood) the entire street were moving very slowly.

6.(Know) all the material the student was sure of an excellent result.

7.Fish (take away) from the water can’t live.

8.Students (take part) in the competition should be in place at 4 o’clock.

9.The language club (organize) by the British Council meets every Wednesday and Friday.

10.(Have rest) in the forest, we suddenly noticed a cloud of smoke (rise) into the sky.

11.(Perform) the project students showed it to his scientific supervisor.

12.(Perform) the task didn’t seem so complicated any more.

13.He always gets nervous (to ask) in classes.

14.(Calculate) all the required dimensions builders started constructing the house.

15.I want to have my dwelling (insulated) from other structures.

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VIII. Correct the mistakes made in participles.

1.Being combined many devices into a single network, scientists have introduced the “smart home” system.

2.The solution of this issue concerned everyone will ensure the achievement of a new level of relationship.

3.Having accepted as a unique masterpiece the mansion wasn’t demolished.

4.Having been increasing the production of building materials suppliers contribute to ensuring permanent work on construction sites.

5.The worker done his task efficiently and in time deserves the highest praise.

6.The files attaching to the letter contain very important data, processing and presenting in tabular form.

7.A hacker extracted data from government information systems and sold it to various companies has finally been arrested.

IX. Translate into English.

1.Оценив размеры разрушения, инвестор решил увеличить финансирование.

2.Технологи разработали механизм, предотвращающий опоры от различных видов разрушений: разрушение при сжатии и растяжении, разрушение вязкое и хрупкое.

3.Будучи постоянно увеличиваемыми за счет сноса или смещения межкомнатных стен размеры квартиры давали возможность вмещать все больше и больше людей.

4.Только после того, как опора моста была почти полностью разрушена, она была заменена на новую, способную противостоять нагрузкам.

5.Выдержав экспериментальную нагрузку и растягивающее напряжение, железобетонная конструкция была оценена как надежная.

6.Подвергаясь воздействию различных разрушений, материалы теряют свою прочность: статическую, усталостную и прочность на сжатие.

X. Write down an essay (speak) about the house of your dream. Try to use as many different participles as possible.

XI. Fill in the gaps with the following verbs in the appropriate non-finite forms. Define what forms they represent: supervise, bring, produce, ensure, prepare, use, choose, gain, describe,

understand, train, become, work out, construct.

Engineering is a term … to the profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, … by study, experience, and practice cooperate with the efficient use of the materials and forces of nature.

Engineers are those who have received professional… in pure and applied science. Before the middle of the 18th century, large-scale construction work was usually placed in the hands of mitaryl engineers. Military engineering involved such work as … topographical maps, location, design, and

…roads and bridges; as well as of forts and docks. In the 18th century, however, the term civil engineering came into use … certain engineering work that was performed by civilians for nonmilitary purposes. In 1775, the industrial revolution emerged in the UK,… the invention of machinery for

…goods and transportation; this was the origin of mechanical engineering.

A civil engineer is … plans and specifications, … the construction projects, … quality, efficiency, speed and low cost of construction. And, of course, he considers the methods, equipment and materials …. in a project design. … engineering as a future professionstudents should … all their responsibilities and duties and work hard … highly qualified specialists.

XII. Write down an essay (speak) about your future profession. Try to use as many different non-finite forms (verbals) as possible.

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