3. Write a gerund in the required form, using the following verbs.

a) Perfect Active (to do — having done)

to fail, to make, to consider, to settle, to buy, to come, to discuss, to ask, to win, to tell, to pass.

b) Perfect Passive (to do — having been done)

to speak, to give, to discuss, to sign, to tell, to write, to open, to study, to show.

4. Choose the right Russian equivalent.

1. Oleg's refusing our help is regrettable.

1. То, что Олег отказался 2. То, что Олег отказывается 3. То, что Олегу отказали

2. She is upset of her son being accused of bad conduct at school.

1. ее сына обвинили 2. ее сын обвиняет 3. ее сына обвиняют

3. He apologised to the teacher for not having done his lessons.

1 за то, что не сделал 2. за то, что не делает 3. за то, что не будет делать

4. I don't like being asked such questions.

1. задавать такие вопросы 2. когда мне задают 3. когда мне задавали

5. The teacher was surprised at your having made so many mistakes.

1. что вы сделали 2. было сделано 3.делаете

5. Make up sentences according to the models.

1. I don't mind seeing the film again.

(to take part in the conference; to stay in the country for another week)

2. I can't (couldn't) help smiling.

(to tell you about it; to laugh when I see him)

3. The book is (not) worth reading

(the question — to discuss; the proposal — to consider)

4. It's no use doing it.

(to talk to them; to help him)

5. Did you enjoy spending you holiday there?

(to watch the match; to visit the museum)

5. I remember talking to him.

(to attend the lecture; to invite them to the party)

7. We insisted on (his) going there.

(to make the report; to organize 3 conference)

8. You can learn to speak English by speaking English.

(to read French; to swim)

8. How about going to the club?

(to have a bite; to visit a museum)

10. Instead of going home he went to the club.

(to answer my question — to ask me his question; to do one's homework — to look through magazines)

Review of non-finite forms of the verb

Test

Variant 1

1. Open the brackets using the gerund of the given verb.

1. The matter is not worth (to speak of). 2. On (to introduce) they easily fell to (to talk).3. Why do you avoid (to see) me? He tried to avoid (to see). 4. We insist on (to send) him there at once. He insists on (to send) there instead of me. 5. Do you mind (to examine) the first? 6. He showed no sign of (to know) them. She showed no sign of (to impress). 7.I was annoyed at (to interrupt) every other moment. 8. In (to discuss) the problem they touched upon some very interesting items. 9. The equipment must go through a number of tests before (to install). 10. He hated (to remind) people of their duties or (to remind) of his. 11. The operator can set the machine in motion by (to push) the button or (to press) the pedal. 12. The water requires (to filter).

2. Complete the following sentences.

1. Our plan was .... 2. To act like this meant... .3. The first thing he did was ... . 4. The main problem is .... 5. Our next step must be .... 6. What I want is .... 7. Our only chance to see him is ... . 8. To ask him a straight question means ... . 9. The children were anxious … 10. We were not afraid ... .11. I pretended not .... 12. They have not decided whether or not. 13. The boys agreed never ... .14. Do you care ... ? 15. I was very careful not … 16. I wish we had not forgotten ... . 17. They thought ... . 18. He proposed ... . 19. When did you learn ... ? 20. I'll try to remember... . 21. The tourists were lucky ... . 22. The father promised... .23. They offer.... 24. He attempted ... 25. We are sorry ... .26. The boy asked