- •U n I t 15
- •Reading drills
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Comments
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Find equivalents:
- •II. Fill in the blanks below with the most appropriate terms from
- •III. Memorize the following words and word-combinations.
- •IV. Translate the sentences paying attention to the italicized words:
- •V. Match each term in Column a with its definition in Column b:
- •1. Most of the money in circulation consists of
- •VIII. Answer the following questions:
- •IX. Translate into English:
- •Reading drills
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Comments
- •IV. Find the terms in the text which describe the following:
- •V. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs if necessary:
- •VI. Answer the following questions:
- •VII. Translate into English:
- •Communicative situations
- •Grammar exercises The Gerund. Forms and Functions
- •I. Change the sentences according to the pattern:
- •II. State the form of the Gerund. Translate the sentences:
- •III. Use the correct form of the Gerund:
- •IV. State the function of the Gerund. Translate the sentences:
- •V. Complete the sentences using the Gerund:
- •VI. Insert prepositions where necessary:
- •VII. Translate into Ukrainian:
- •VIII. Translate into English:
- •The Gerundial Complex
- •IX. Paraphrase the sentences using Gerundial Complexes:
- •X. Replace the Gerund by a Gerundial Complex by adding
- •XI. Replace the Subordinate Clauses by Gerundial Complexes:
- •XII. Put questions to the Gerundial Complexes in different
- •XIII. Think of situations where you can use the following sentences:
- •XIV. Translate into English:
- •Exercises for individual work
- •I. Use the correct form of the Gerund. Add a preposition if necessary:
- •II. Insert prepositions where necessary:
- •III. Put the verbs in brackets into the Gerund or Infinitive:
- •V. Translate into English:
XII. Put questions to the Gerundial Complexes in different
functions:
1. It is surprising his being sent abroad. 2. I was sruck by the fact of his having solved so complicated problem in almost no time. 3. We insisted on his being shown the results of the experiment. 4. I haven’t heard of his having been offered the post of director. 5. Your coming here is very desirable. 6. She wrote the letter without my knowing. 7. My having answered all the questions of an examination card satisfied the teacher very much. 8. I entered the room without his seeing it. 9. Our meeting him their was a pleasant surprise. 10. They aimed at being invited to the conference.
XIII. Think of situations where you can use the following sentences:
1. She realized it was no use asking questions. 2. He didn’t like being made fun of. 3. He liked watching the birds. 4. She was not used to being kept waiting. 5. I look forward to seeing him again. 6. He smiled without answering and the next minute he was gone. 7. There is no point in arguing about it. 8. He finished the interview without giving me an opportunity to answer. 9. He looked at her for some time without seeing her. 10. What prevents you from realizing the truth?
XIV. Translate into English:
1. Ви не будете заперечувати, якщо я приєднаюся до вашої компанії? 2. Я не заперечую проти того, щоб вони приїхали сюди. 3. Мене дивує, що ви так часто запізнюєтеся. 4. Вона з нетерпінням чекає, коли її запросять на вечірку. 5. Те, що вона зайнята, не завадило їй взяти участь у цій роботі. 6. Пробачте, що я турбую вас знову. Пробачте, що я потурбував вас. 7. Усе залежить від того, чи погода буде гарною. 8. мама наполягала на тому, щоб діти лягали спати вчасно. 9. Ми сподівалися, що він справляє на всіх добре враження. 10. Нас повідомили, що всі студенти нашої групи взяли участь у цій роботі. 11. Цей фільм варто подивитися. 12. Отримавши телеграму, я поїхав на вокзал. 13. Ви проти того, щоб він брав участь у змаганнях? 14. Я чув, що вони вже закінчили свій експеримент.
Exercises for individual work
I. Use the correct form of the Gerund. Add a preposition if necessary:
1. I think I’ll have a chance ... (to introduce) you to my friends. 2. Boys always enjoy ... (to swim). 3. I’ve just had the pleasure ... (to introduce) to your sister. 4. She insisted ... (to help) me. 5. They had much difficulty ... (to find) the house. 6. I have no intention ... (to stay) here any longer. 7. He is afraid ... (to catch) cold. 8. She had to leave the house ... (to see) by anybody. 9. Are you fond ... (to play) chess? 10. He is engaged ... (to write) a book. 11. I think ... (to go) to the south in summer. 12. The rain prevented me ... (to come). 13. Tom is proud ... (to do) an important work. 14. There is no possibility ... (to find) his address.
II. Insert prepositions where necessary:
1. He succeeded ... getting what he wanted. 2. This prevented the letter ... being sent off. 3. He has a strange habit ... drinking strong tea in the evening. 4. They insisted ... our beginning the negotiations at once. 5. He left the house ... waking anyone. 6. There is no excuse ... his doing such a thing. 7. We have heard ... the agreement having been reached. 8. Have you the means ... helping him now? 9. You can improve your knowledge of English ... reading more. 10. He has had very much experience ... teaching. 11. ... receiving the telegram I phoned to my brother. 12. We were informed ... their taking part in this work.