9*. Put in the correct forms of the infinitive or –ing.

This Way! That Way!

In a split second, when no one was paying attention, the two prisoners escaped from the back of the police van. They were handcuffed to each other. It was minutes before a policeman saw them (to run) running down the street. ‘We’ll follow,’ two policemen said. ‘Have the driver (to bring) ………. the van to the end of the road. Tell him (not / to let) ……….them get away. If we’re not careful, we’ll have the whole neighborhood (to complain) ……….that we’ve been careless’. The prisoners were still running side by side. The policemen saw them (to race) ……….up the hill and (to disappear) ……….round a corner. ‘We’ll never catch them now!’ one of them said. ‘I told you (not / to leave) ……….them unattended.’ The prisoners were running at top speed. Suddenly, they saw a lamp post in front of them ‘Go left! Go right!’ they each shouted at the same time. They ran on either side of the lamp post. It just took time for the police (to find) ……….them, lying on the pavement, unhurt, dazed, and with silly grins on their faces.

Revision Test on the Participle

Insert the right form of the Participle into the blank space.

1. _______ for the bus he actually knocked into her.

a) ran b) running c) having run

2. He found it difficult to understand the language _______ outside the class room.

a) spoken b) speaking c) having been spoken

3. _______ I didn’t feel like going out.

a) tiring b) having been tired c) being tired

4. _______ the finals well Peter was offered a good job.

a) passed b) having passed c) being passed

5. They walked along _______ a tune together.

a) whistled b) having whistled c) whistling

6. It’s rather cold in the room. We must _______ central heating _______.

a) have … installed b) have … installing c) have … been installed

7. _______ to the bus stop, I met an old friend.

a) going b) gone c)having gone

8. He had to sell the stamps _______ by his father.

a) collecting b) collected c) having collected

9. The girl, though poorly _______, didn’t look miserable.

a) dressed b) being dressed c) dressing

10. Tomorrow I’ll _______ my hair _______.

a) get … cutting b) have … cut c) have … to be cut

The Gerund

1. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian paying special attention to the use of the Gerund.

1. Could you please stop making so much noise? 2. Does your work involve meeting a lot of people? 3. I don’t fancy going out this evening. 4. Do you think the grass needs cutting? 5. Tom left without finishing his dinner. 6. The arrested man was suspected of breaking into houses. 7. Have you ever thought of getting married? 8. Do you think this book is worth reading? 9. This habit of discussing other people’s affairs may damage reputations and ruin friendships. 10. Well, don’t go if you don’t feel like going but for God’s sake stop talking about it. 11. You can’t learn to skate without falling. 12. I just love cooking. 13. She can’t stand being contradicted. 14. Of course I’ll go. I’d go any place if there’s the slightest chance of getting this job.