The Complex Object
Exercise 1 p. 209. Answer the following questions.
1. Would you like me to read or to retell the story? 2. When do you expect the translation to be finished? 3. Do you want the article to be translated for to-morrow or right now? 4. I have two recordings of the song. Would you like to hear this or that choir sing? 5. Whom do you think (consider, believe) to be the most outstanding actor (composer, artist, producer)? 6. How did you let them know of it? 7. Why did you make him re-do it? 8. Which direction did you notice them go? 9. When did you order dinner to be served? 10. Do you want him to put up at the hotel or will you have him stay with us? 11. Why don't you get the children to go to bed? It's pretty late. 12. Do you want to see us do it or do you want us to watch you do it first?
Exercise 2 p. 210. Paraphrase the following using a complex object with an infinitive.
1. Out of the tail of my eye I saw that he clutched at the edge of the table. 2. I felt that somebody touched me lightly on the shoulder. 3. He heard that someone called his name. 4. We did not expect that he would return so soon. 5. The passenger ordered that his luggage should be labelled for Prague. 6. I could hardly believe that it had happened. 7. I saw that the telegraph boy handed the cable to the man. 8. He thought that he was fit for the job. 9. They heard how the woman uttered a little exclamation. 10. What I want is that you both should be happy. 11. He hated it when people argued about trifles. 12. I should like to see how he would say it to my face.
Exercise 3 p. 210. Construct a complex object with an infinitive out of the elements given in brackets.
1. Your enthusiasm makes (I, to feel) young again. 2. I did not mean (he, to follow) the instructions so blindly. 3. We don't think the producer intended (the scene, to play) like that. 4. I know (the man, to be a star boxer) in his younger days. 5. She heard (the footsteps, to die away). 6. The doctor ordered (the ward, to air). 7. He gave (I, to understand) that he did not want (the story, to let on). 8. They must be thankful for your advice. I believe (it, to do) them a lot of good. 9. He had a desire to let (life, to go on) as though nothing had changed. 10. I will not allow (myself, to tempt) into telling anybody of my intentions. 11. We considered (it, to be wrong); they couldn't make (we, to do) it. 12. I won't have (anybody, to think) ill of her. 13. It was difficult for me to get (he, to believe) me. 14. Mother used to watch (we, to play) tennis; I wonder now whom she backed. 15. I have often known (medicine, to work) wonders. 16. People who knew her felt (she, to be) a woman of strong will. 17. Each of us told a story and that made (the time, to pass). 18. I had got (they, to take) me to town in their car. 19. I would have (you, to try) to get (he, to replace) me.
Exercise 4 p. 211. Translate what is given in brackets using a complex object with an infinitive.
1. His remark made (всех чувствовать себя неловко). 2. We never had (чтобы с нами случилось что-либо подобное). 3. Let us try to get (чтобы он присоединился к нашей компании), 4. In this way she caused (чтобы ее уважали). 5. The new arrival ordered (чтобы его вещи принесли) to his room. 6. They warned (чтобы я не брался за это) before I was sure I could do it. 7. They asked (чтобы он разрешил выставить свою картину). 8. We considered (что план был вполне осуществим). 9. She could not force (чтобы не думать об этом). 10. How could you let (чтобы тебя так провели). 11. Do I understand (что вы мне это предлагаете)? 12. The garden was so enclosed and carpeted with flowers that one could hardly believe (что он находится) in the middle of a big city. 13. I only want (чтобы это было сделано) and as soon as possible. 14. He liked (чтобы все содержалось) in perfect order. 15. Now everything was changed without his having noticed. (как произошла перемена).
Exercise 5 p. 211 Paraphrase the following so as to use a complex object with an infinitive after the verbs given in brackets.
1. Somebody mentioned my name. (to hear). 2. You may be sure she won't let you down. (to rely on, to count on, to depend on). 3. With the introduction of this device the productivity of labour will considerably increase. (to enable). 4. At the thought of it I felt sad. (to cause). 5. It is very pleasant when everybody likes you. (to have). 6. When I waited in the reception room a girl came out with a file in her hands. (to see). She must have been the secretary. (to understand). 7. He shall return. They will take care of it. (to get). 8. It seemed to me that he knew more than he had said. (to suppose, to suspect). 9. Something hard struck my leg. (to feel). 10. He was taken in without being aware of it. (to let, to allow). 11. We hope that steps will be taken in this direction. (to expect). 12. A wind was rising. The windows rattled. (to make). 13. "What have I done? Why should it have happened to me?" she thought. (to have).
Exercise 6 p. 211. Translate into English making use of the verbs in brackets.
1. Я считаю, что это был благородный поступок с его стороны. (to consider, to think). 2. Я не позволю говорить такие вещи в моем присутствии. (to have, to stand, to let, to allow). 3. Я хочу, чтобы мы все были друзьями. (to want, to wish). 4. Мы много раз слышали, как он рассказывал эту историю. (to hear). 5. Она никак не могла решиться спросить его об этом. (to bring). 6. Поручите вашему секретарю сделать копию этого документа. (to have). 7. Археологи предполагают, что эти предметы использовались только как украшения. (to suppose, to believe). 8.Можем ли мы рассчитывать на то, что вы нас поддержите? (to count on, to rely on, to depend on). 9. Никто, кроме нее, не заметил, как выражение его лица неожиданно изменилось. (to see, to notice), 10. Правильно ли я понял, что вы придерживаетесь того же мнения? (to understand). 11. Поговорите с ним; постарайтесь, чтобы он отказался от своего намерения. (to get). 12. Я не помню, чтобы он когда-либо принял поспешное решение. (to know). 13. Почему вы так думаете (to make)? 14. Летом к ним приезжает много друзей. (to have). 15. Он почувствовал, как кровь бросилась ему в лицо. (to feel). 16. Он очень хороший организатор: у него все распоряжения выполняются очень аккуратно. (to cause).
Exercise 7 p. 212. Open the brackets and use an infinitive or Participle I as the second element of the complex object.
I. Seeing Bosinney (to turn) to June, Soames smiled too, but sardonically. 2. Before be turned the corner he glanced back and saw Bosinney (to follow) him slowly. 3. I saw the plate (to slip) from her hands and (to fall) to the floor. 4. The train started, and when William looked up he saw the little station (to slip) away. 5. They stood on the platform waving their hands and watched the train (to disappear) in the distance. 6. They watched the train (to disappear) and turned to leave the platform. 7. Torp lit the gas, and Dick heard the flame (to catch). 8. They could hear the child (to breathe) quietly, asleep. 9. I felt a hand (to introduce) itself under my arm. 10. He felt somebody (to take hold) of his arm. 11. I have never seen you (to look) so well. 12. In the long silence that followed, Soames felt his mother (to press) his hand. 13. I noticed him (to give) me a look of sharpened interest. 14. We noticed it (to come) for a long time. 15. I came home from school and found them (to have) tea together. 16. They found the plant (to contain) a high percentage of sugar. 17. The recollection set him (to think). 18. A heavy blow sent him (to stagger). 19. We found it hard to keep the conversation (to go). 20. She saw him (to stop) and (to take) something out of his breast pocket. 21. He watched the people (to laugh, to talk and to move) in front of him. 22. I saw you (to sit) with your head in your hands and that's why I spoke. 23. From far away they suddenly heard a dog (to bark). 24. I felt a weight (to slip) off my heart. 25. Lord Henry felt as if he could hear Basil Hallward's heart (to beat). 26. Through the open door I could smell the coffee (to boil). 27. As he walked along, he found himself (to hum)a little. 28. I watched him (to read) his letters, saw him (to frown) at one, (to smile) at another, (to dismiss) the next with no expression.
Exercise 8 p 213. Translate into English using a complex object with an infinitive or Participle I where possible.
1. Девушка улыбнулась; я увидел, как сверкнули ее белоснежные зубы. 2. Когда мы вышли рано утром, мы увидели, что трава, кусты и деревья, покрытые росой, сверкали в лучах восходящего солнца. 3. Когда он подошел к морю, он увидел, как два рыбака стояли на берегу и складывали сети. 4. Я заметил, как девушка подняла глаза и снова их опустила. 5. Родители наблюдали, как их дети плавали, ныряли, играли в воде. 6. Я вижу, вы меня понимаете и не сердитесь на меня. 7. Надеюсь, я не заставил вас долго ждать? 8. Вы когда-нибудь видели, чтобы такое случалось? 9. Дверь комнаты была открыта, и мне было видно, как две молодые женщины оживленно разговаривали о чем-то за чашкой чая. 10. Я слыхал, что они переехали в другой город. 11. Войдя в комнату, я увидел, что отец разговаривает с каким-то человеком, которого я никогда прежде не видел. 12. Он слышал, как она вздохнула при упоминании имени ее сына. 13. Он слышал, как она вздыхала во сне. 14. Она была так занята своими мыслями, что не заметила, ни как я вошел, ни как вышел. 15. Вы когда-нибудь слышали, как он исполняет эту вещь? 16. Я слышал, что он очень хорошо исполняет эту вещь. 17. Они вышли на палубу и долго стояли там, наблюдая, как вода бурлила и пенилась за кормой. 18. В читальном зале была полная тишина, было только слышно, как шуршали переворачиваемые страницы. 19. Вы, я думаю, много читали по этому вопросу. 20. При виде родного города я почувствовала, как у меня радостно вздрогнуло сердце. 21. Я почувствовал, как силы возвращаются ко мне. 22. Я слышал, как он спросил соседа, не может ли он воспользоваться его телефоном. 23. Мы слышали, что они давно работают в этой области и сейчас проводят интересные эксперименты. 24. Шутки конферансье то и дело вызывали смех зала.
Exercise 11 p. 214. Answer the following questions.
1. What plays have you seen produced by this theatre? 2. How many times did you hear the symphony performed? 3. How do you want your letter (to be) sent, by ordinary post or by airmail? 4. Where did you order the purchases (to be) delivered? 5. Where do you have your dresses made? 6. When do you want to have dinner served? 7. Where can I get my shoes mended? 8. When would you like your luggage (to be) brought downstairs? 9. Why doesn't he allow a garage to be constructed in the backyard? 10. How did it happen that he let himself be led into the trouble?
Exercise 12 p. 214 Translate into English.
1. Пиджак мне нравится, но мне хотелось бы укоротить рукава. 2. Вы возьмете покупки с собой, или вы хотите, чтобы вам их доставили? 3. Я нашел, что он сильно изменился. 4. Мы уже два года не меняли обои в своей комнате. 5. Мальчики наблюдали, как разгружали пароход, и завидовали матросам. 6. Директор велел напечатать документ в трех экземплярах. 7. Я думаю, что мы закончим работу раньше срока. 8. У него не хватало опыта, и это давало себя знать. 9. Нам регулярно присылают журналы по этим вопросам. 10. Все слышали, как сигнал повторился. 11. Его жена — очень экономная хозяйка, она ничему не даст пропасть даром. 12. Я не хочу, чтобы об этом так часто упоминали. 13. Вы все уладили? 14. У меня есть еще несколько вопросов, на которые я хотел бы получить ответ. 15. Он добился, чтобы его туда послали. 16. Главный инженер распорядился установить эти станки в новом цехе. 17. Я не позволю менять установленного порядка. 18. Он невольно обернулся, услышав, как произнесли его имя. 19. Я увидел, что мистер Уикфилд был на несколько лет старше, чем когда с него писали этот портрет. 20. Бэзил твердо решил, что никогда не позволит выставлять портрет Дориана. 21. Это все, что у него осталось.
Exercise 13 p. 215. Translate into Russian.
1. Н i g g i n s. You find me cold, unfeeling, selfish, don't you? (Sh) 2. Soames saw his house unfinished, his wife rebellious, himself a laughing-stock. (Gls.) 3. What he Galsworthy had done names him the master realist of English drama. (Q) 4. There a strong breeze found him, blew his cap off and left him bareheaded in the doorway. (K) 5. So far as I can, I will make things easy. (Arl) 6. They wouldn't have me captain of the team. (Gls.) 7. Maisie did not consider the last question worth answering. (K) 8. I must ask you to keep it a dead secret. (Sh) 9. Her tone rendered James furious. (Gls.) 10. She had never known him so irritable. (M) 11. She felt the palm of his hand wet when she cordially grasped it. (M) 12. He had shown himself quite publicly to be a coward. (Hm) 13. He proved himself to be pathetically ignorant of the fact. (Bt) 14. The thought sent him cold with panic. (C) 15. That sets us both equal. (Hlt) 16. I call it success. (K) 17. Life is a greater riddle than some of us think it to be. (Gls.)
Exercise 14 p. 215. Paraphrase the following so as to use a complex object with the second element expressed by a nominal part of speech (with or without a linking infinitive).
1. We thought that we were lucky. 2. She considered that the question was not worth answering. 3. I felt that the pain was unbearable, maddening. 4. He found that his throat was dry and parched. 5. We all know that he is very punctual. 6. Further experiments proved that the assumption was wrong. 7. The chemist looked at the liquid in the tube and announced that the result was excellent. 8. He imagined that he was a great authority on etiquette. 9. I supposed that it was my brother's doing. 10. We never suspected that he was capable of such an action. 11. Seeing that he was asleep, the mother quietly left the room. 12. What I want is that everything should be ready in an hour. 13. The doctor's pronouncement was that the death was an accident. 14. He showed that he was worthy of our trust. 15. They thought that it was a coincidence. 16. They believed that it was a good day's work. 17. I felt that it was true. 18. Father likes it when his tea is strong. 19. We know that he used to be a good shot. 20. I scanned the bookshelves and found that the dictionary was missing.
Exercise 15 p. 216. Insert the second element of the complex object choosing a suitable word from the following ones:
at rest, dear, very weak, short, shut, impossible, an eager listener, clear, handy, blind
1. Let us make the interview ... . 2. Have you got my meaning ...? 3. He had undergone an operation which had left him .... 4. You should keep all the reference books .... 5. Set your mind ....6. The sudden change of weather rendered our observations .... 7. His curiosity made him ... to those with wider experience than himself. 8. These words mean to me everything that I hold ... .9. The dazzling light struck us .... 10. She snapped the handbag ....
Exercise 16 p. 216. Fill in the blanks with a suitable verb from the following ones:
to make, to leave, to hold, to drive, to render, to tear, to get, to strike
1. She ... the envelope open. 2. He tried ... himself agreeable, 3. How long will you ... it an open question? 4. Listening to him boast ... me fed up. 5. The painter was busy ... his brushes ready. 6. The actor ... the audience spellbound. 7. The news ... us dumb. 8. It was enough ... a man crazy. 9. The pathos of the story ... me indifferent. 10. The cinerama gives you every effect of three-dimensional space, and the stereophonic sound ... the illusion perfect.
Exercise 17 p. 216. Fill in the blanks with a suitable verb and an appropriate word for the second element of the complex object.
Verbs: to make, to set, to burst, to let, to keep, to put, to leave, to render, to wear, to strike
2nd elements: loose, an object of constant ridicule, right, motionless, open, on fire, quite clear, thin, a good companion, straight, busy, impracticable, master of the situation
1. His humour and joviality ... him .... 2. I have enough work ... me ... all day. 3. He ... his idea .... 4. The wind ... the door .... 5. His rival's defeat … him ... 6. The lightning ... the house ... .7. Lack of time ... our plan ...8. The constant strain ... her nerves ... 9. His absentmindedness … him … . 10. The sight of it ... us ... . 11. On spotting the fox the hunters ... the dogs ... . 12. Time will ... things ....
Exercise 18 p. 217. Translate into English. Make use of the following words:
to make, to render, to leave, to set, to put, to keep, to hold, to strike, to throw; angry, comfortable, late, doubtful, right, awake, responsible, speechless, open, free
1. Она подошла к окну и распахнула его. 2. Почему вы задержались? 3. Зубная боль не давала мне спать всю ночь. 4. Мы будем вас считать ответственным за это. 5. Ее замечание рассердило меня. 6. Он поправил шляпу. 7. Его слова заронили во мне сомнение. 8. Красота пейзажа так поразила нас, что мы не могли выговорить ни слова. 9. Устраивайтесь поудобнее. 10. Дети выпустили птичку на волю.
Exercise 19 p. 217. Analyse the structure of the complex object with the introductory it. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. I would be very grateful if you could make it convenient to call again. (Gls.) 2. 1 consider it a personal favour that you have accepted my apologies. (M) 3. She had suffered such torture as she had never thought it possible to endure. (M) 4. They felt it unreasonable of Ann to have left them like this without a word. (Gls.) 5. It would make it much easier for you to find the man if you knew his age. 6. She found it absurd that any one should allow a trifle like that to upset him. (M) 7. I call it good luck to have you my friend. 8. We have it in our power to make Nature serve man.
Exercise 20 p. 217. Paraphrase the following so as to use a complex object.
1. I felt that it was my duty to be with them at that difficult moment. 2. He was aware of the danger but he believed that it was necessary to take the risk. 3. I see you think that it is useless to wait any longer. 4. I am quite well now, and I find that it is unnecessary to be looked after any longer. 5. We don't think that it is worth while explaining the reason. 6. I find it is very dull when people start talking shop. 7. I felt that it was necessary to unburden my thoughts in a friendly talk. 8. Then she thought that it was time to go. 9. The party found that it was impossible to climb the mountain from the side overlooking the sea. 10. I consider it was a mistake that you did not accept the offer.
Exercise 21 p. 217. Complete the following.
1. I think it very important ... . 2. We would like it to be understood ... .3. They made it clear ... . 4. We think it worth while ... . 5. The guide-book made it easier ... . 6. They considered it absolutely necessary ... ,7. I don't want it (to be) mentioned ... . 8. He felt it his duty .... 9. 1 call it fortunate ... . 10. We think it better ... . 11. Students find it very useful .... 12. I made it a rule ... . 13. We have it in our power .... 14. I will not allow it to be said ... . 15. He made it his business ... . 16. The heavy rains made it impossible ... . 17. We had it arranged .... 18. He thought it quite an adventure ....
Exercise 22 p. 218. Translate the following into English using a complex with an introductory it.
1. Выздоравливающий взял себе за правило каждое утро ходить без костылей по коридору. 2. Я нахожу, что очень трудно переводить с листа без соответствующей подготовки. 3. Как по-вашему, сможете вы сегодня отправиться? 4. Мне было трудно понять, почему они не ответили. 5. Из-за шума моторов невозможно было разговаривать. 6. Он считал неудобным напомнить ей об этом. 7. Руководитель кружка прекратил дискуссию, так как считал бесполезным продолжать ее.-8. Не находите ли вы несколько странным, что он так резко выступил против вашего предложения? 9. Я думаю, пора начинать. 10, Я считаю своим долгом напомнить вам об этом. 11. Считаете ли вы возможным включить этот вопрос в повестку дня? 12. Я бы счел большой честью для себя быть членом этой комиссии. 13. Густой туман помешал самолету вылететь вовремя. 14. Из-за сильного шторма пароход не мог подойти к берегу. 15. Мне было трудно отказать ему в его просьбе.
The For-Complex
Exercise 1 p. 218. Use for-phrases instead of the subordinate clauses and state their function.
1. It is quite natural that he should act like that. 2. It's impossible that he should have so let us down. 3. The main thing is that we all of us should work in close cooperation. 4. Let us wait till a definite answer arrives. 5. Why be so anxious that he should go? 6. This is a lesson which you shall remember for the rest of your life. 7. He is just the man whom you should have consulted. 8. I shall leave the magazine that you may read it. 9. He closed the window lest the papers be scattered by the wind. 10. The ice has become too thin, so the boys can't go skating. 11. The young actor must be very talented since the producer has given him a leading part to play. 12. That a man of his age should be so active and full of vitality is something extraordinary.
Exercise 2 p. 219. Construct for-phrases using the words in brackets in the appropriate form.
1. The simplest thing is for (he, to come and see) everything for himself. 2. The runners listened for (the signal, to give). 3. Don't you find it odd for (she, to keep) it secret so long? 4. He asked for (a catalogue, to send) him. 5. The captain gave orders for (the flag, to hoist). 6. The people gave way for (we, to pass). 7. I always thought my friend an excellent example for (everybody, to follow). 8. It is rather strange for (they, to leave) without letting us know. 9. That is for (I, to judge), isn't it?
Exercise 3 p. 219. Translate what is given in brackets into English using for-phrases.
1. What I want is (чтобы вы меня ясно поняли), 2. Не asked (чтобы его друзей приняли в клуб). 3. There is no need (нам здесь задерживаться). 4. The boy has a very musical ear; you have only to play a melody once (и он сможет тут же-повторить ее) from memory. 5. It was so dark in the room that I had to wait a space (пока мои глаза привыкнут к темноте). 6. Send a wire (чтобы нас кто-нибудь встретил). 7. Не waited at the receiver (когда ему дадут нужный номер). 8. It is impossible (чтобы он вам не поверил) even after you had shown him the letter.
Exercise 6 p. 220. Translate into Russian.
1. It was difficult for Soames to pay a compliment. (Gls.) 2. "I dislike Soames," Jolyon thought. "And that's lucky; it'll make it easier for me to back his wife." (Gls.) 3. The Gadfly laid down the letter and sat looking at Gemma with half-shut eyes, waiting, apparently, for her to speak. (V.) 4. The best thing, I presume, before you try to do anything around here is for you to get settled somewhere. (Dr) 5. He (Lanny) must be very good and clever and wise for them to offer him a job like that. (Ab) 6. When the young are together it is wise for an old man to be with other old men or to be away — it is an old saying. (Ab) 7. I remember a carter, evidently returning home after the day's work, stopping his cart before us for his little boy to climb in. (Lnd) 8. It seemed impossible for either of us to remain much longer in the house. (Stv) 9. The book is very good for a young writer to have written it. (Gls.) 10. He was a very nice fellow. You had only to say you wanted something for him to give it to you. (Jr)