Present Participle

1. Link together the halves and make sentences using Present Participle.

Model: The man is the Chairman. He is making a report.

The man making a report is the Chairman.

1. She heard a talk about money. She turned around.

2. Paul studied at the university. He published several scientific articles.

3. They settled prices. They quickly came to an agreement.

4. We watched the sales agents. They were establishing trade contacts.

5. The woman is opening a savings account. She is very attentive.

6. The managers were developing the new project. They enjoyed their work.

7. Ann has got a friend. He is working in a bank in London.

Past Participle

2. Rewrite the sentence using Past Participle.

Model: We worked for the company which was founded in 1983.

We worked for the company founded in 1983.

1. The decisions which were adopted at the Board meeting are supported by the middle-level managers.

2. We bought a consignment of products which were made by your plant.

3. They have got the software which was advertised in the “Software magazine”.

4. The farmers used agricultural machines which were made by out factory.

5. He repaired the engine. It failed.

6. She wrote the article. The article about our successful project has been published.

7. The agreement which was concluded by them is useful for both sides.

3. Choose the appropriate form of the Participle.

1. They had these machines … to several countries.

a) exported b) exporting

2. We had this equipment … on a barter basis with counter-delivery of raw materials.

a) buying b) bought

3. While … the cases discharged from the ship, he noticed that some or them were broken.

a) examining b) examined

4. You can get the catalogue … by our partner at the exhibition.

a) recommended b) recommending

5. What do you call a ship … for the transportation of timber?

a) building b) built

6. Not … any invoices from the client we sent e-mail.

a) receiving b) received

7. The boss asked her to go on with the report, … not to interrupt her again.

a) promised b) promising

8. The textile goods … by the factory are in great demand.

a) produced b) producing

9. He left the office at 3 o’clock, … be back at five.

a) saying b) said

10. The steamship “Clyde”, … to Smith & Co. was chartered for transportation of wheat.

a) belonged b) belonging

11. He sat at the desk … the balance sheet.

a) checking b) checked

12. … the letter the manager gave it to the secretary to send.

a) signed b) signing

13. … of the arrival of the vessel, they sent their agent to the port.

a) informed b) informing

14. The answer … from the sellers greatly surprised us.

a) received b) receiving

15. … a good accountant, he easily got a promotion.

a) been b) being

16. All the goods … from the ship will be sent to the warehouse.

a) discharging b) discharged

17. I have looked through the list of prices …

a) sending b) sent

18. The goods … could not be shipped immediately.

a) required b) requiring

19. The price … was 5 % lower than in the previous contract.

a) mentioning b) mentioned

20. The buyers agreed to pay the amount of invoice against the documents …

a) presenting b) presented

XI. Gerund

1. Use Gerund with an appropriate proposition instead of the verb into brackets.

1. I have no intention … (to stay) here any longer.

2. She insisted ... (to help) me with the sales report.

3. Are you fond ... (to go) on business trips.

4. He has had very much experience ... (to negotiate).

5. There is little chance ... (to sign) the contract today.

6. There is no possibility … (to find) these documents now.

7. We have the pleasure … (to send) you a catalogue.

8. I think … (to go) to the conference.

9. He is afraid … not (to arrive) in time.

10. We are proud … (to develop) such a great project.

11. He is engaged … (to prepare ) the draft contract.

12. They had very much difficulty … (to find) a reliable partner.

2. Fill the gaps with an appropriate form of the verb.

1. The storm prevented the ship from … the port in time.

a) reaching b) having reached

2. Have you means … helping him now?

a) at b) of

3. This prevented the letter from … off.

a) being sent b) sent

4. She was quite disappointed at not … them there again.

a) having seen b) seeing

5. After … for five years for this company, he was promoted.

a) working b) having worked

6. There is a probability … Ivanov being sent to the USA.

a) on b) of

7. I dislike … loans from this bank.

a) being borrowed b) borrowing

8. … signing the contract he wanted to get the approval of the chairman.

a) in b) before

9. The sellers were informed of the importance of … the goods for shipment immediately.

a) preparing b) being prepared

10. I haven’t heard of his … the post of director.

a) being offered b) having been offered

11. Can you depend … their executing the order carefully?

a) on b) of

12. They informed us of the vessel … the port.

a) been left b) having left

13. We objected to the ore … in bulk.

a) being shipped b) shipping

14. We have heard … an agreement having been reached.

a) on b) of

15. The loss resulted from the vessel … from loading a full cargo.

a) being prevented b) preventing

16. I have heard of your design … the first prize.

a) have been awarded b) awarding

17. Before … business trip, he was instructed properly.

a) being gone b) going

18. Extensions are being made to the factory with a view to … the output.

a) being increased b) increasing

19. Our … him was a pleasant surprise.

a) meeting b) having met

20. We insisted … the goods being packed in double bags.

a) on b) from

XII. Infinitive

1. Complete the sentence using appropriate Infinitive.

a) to visit d) to receive g) to get j) to do

b) to be e) to have done h) to deliver k) to place

c) to cooperate f) to improve i) to manage l) to build