5. Verbals.

NON-FINITE FORMS OF THE VERB

5.1. Infinitive

Exercise 255. Read and translate these sentences into Russian. Find infinitive and state its form.

1. I want to see the manager.

2. Candy wants to give us some books for her economics exam.

3. Susie wants to be given some books for her diploma thesis.

4. Rod doesn’t like to ask questions.

5. Miranda doesn’t like to be asked questions.

6. Liz want to show us her journey pictures.

7. Kate wants these pictures to be shown.

8. Dave sat down to rest.

9. You must be joking.

10. She likes to be liked.

11. Tom was shocked to have passed his exam.

12. This person claims to have worked here before.

13. Pete looks tired. He seems to have been studying for the test all night.

14. “Are you moving?” “We hope to”.

15. I’m glad to have seen my old teacher.

16. Why worry?

17. We hope to have finished the job soon.

18. Rod refused to pay the bill.

19. Kate studied English in order to have a better chance of getting a job.

20. I pretended to be reading.

Exercise 256. Read and translate these sentences into Russian. Find infinitive and state the function of the infinitive in the sentences.

1. It’s nice to be staying at this hotel.

2. I got up early in order to be ready to leave at eight.

3. Gordon went to university to become a lawyer.

4. Would you like something to eat?

5. I hope to meet Liz tonight.

6. “Come and dance.” “I don’t want to”

7. It’s necessary to plan carefully.

8. To be honest, I don’t like him.

9. For him to be so rude was unforgivable.

10. They gave me some money to buy some food.

11. You could have been hurt.

12. I’d like to have been sitting there when she walked in.

13. It was generous of him to offer $1,000.

14. I came to Britain so as to know more about British culture.

15. Kate was happy to win the prize.

16. As it was late, we decided to take a taxi home.

17. You seem to have lost weight. Any health problems?

18. What a surprise to see Mr. Johnson there!

19. We shouted in order to warn everyone of the danger.

20. Can someone show me how to change the film in this camera?

Exercise 257. Read and translate these sentences into Russian. Find infinitive, state its form and function in the sentences.

A

1. Sam has got enough money to live on.

2. Try not to be late.

3. I’m sorry not to have been phoned.

4. You should not worry.

5. I seem to have annoyed Anne yesterday.

6. Why not give him socks for Christmas?

7. I want to have a rest.

8. “Come and have a look.” “I’d like to.”

9. I spoke quietly so as not to frighten her.

10. He must be sleeping now.

B

11. Pete is clever enough to do the crossword.

12. I like George but I think he tends to talk too much.

13. Would you be so kind as to help me move the sofa?

14. Sophie came in only to find Bob had left.

15. Sid pretended not to see me as he passed me in the street.

16. I’m glad to have left school.

17. Bob is too young to have his own car.

18. I’d rather not go out tonight. I’d better stay at home.

19. We decided not to go out because of the weather.

20. It’s usually difficult to find a place to park in the city centre.

Exercise 258. Ореn the brackets and choose the infinitive in the Active or Passive Voice.

1. The children are glad (to invite/to be invited) to the party.

2. I don't like (to interrupt/ to be interrupted).

3. Bob will be happy (to see/ to be seen) you.

4. I was glad (to meet/ to be met) at the station.

5. Children like (to tell/ to be told) tales and always listen to them with interest.

6. I did not think (to interrupt/ to be interrupted) you.

7. Pete is glad (to send/ to be sent) abroad.

8. Ann likes (to ask/ to be asked) his professor questions.

9. Sam does not like (to ask/ to be asked) questions because he does not know how to answer them.

10. Be careful with Mr Kelvin. He can't bear (to joke/ to be joked at).

11. Kate does not like (to laugh/ to be laughed) at other people.

12. Look, a ship can (see/ be seen) in the distance. Can you (see/be seen) it?

Exercise 259. Rewrite these sentences using perfect infinitives.

1. I’m glad I’ve met you.

I’m glad to have met you.

2. I was sorry I had disturbed you.

3. I expect I’ll have passed all my exams by June.

4. It seems that you made a mistake. (You seem …)

5. I’m happy that I’ve made a chance to talk to you.

6. I was disappointed that I had missed the party.

7. It seems that she has go lost.

8. She was pleased that she had found the house.

Exercise 260. Change the sentences according to the examples.

Example: It is simple to solve this problem.

This problem is simple to solve.

1. It is impossible to get a good dinner in our canteen.

2. It is not difficult to do good deeds.

3. It was difficult to start an engine in such cold frosty weather.

4. It is dangerous to stand on this ladder.

5. It is rather difficult to deal with stubborn people.

6. It is dangerous to drive a car in big cities.

7. It is interesting to meet new people.

8. It is simple to communicate with people due to Internet.

9. It was unpleasant to watch their quarrel.

10. It is always funny to listen to Mike.

Exercise 261. Change the sentences according to the examples.

Example: He came to the party the last.

He was the last to come to the party.

1. Ann was the first among us who recognized them.

2. I was the next who spoke on the topic.

3. Lin was the first who raised this ecological question.

4. Mary was the second who got an excellent mark.

5. His horse came in the race the last.

6. Sally is the first who coped with the mathematical problem.

7. Edward was the only one who jumped with a parachute.

8. I am the next who will be interviewed.

9. Kate was the only one who could speak Japanese.

10. I was the first who noticed the mistake.

Exercise 262. Change the sentences according to the examples.

Example: It was the best time when you could find them at home.

It was the best time to find them at home.

1. Here is a simple English book that you can read.

2. It is quite natural that they will get married.

3. This is a problem you should solve by yourself.

4. There is nothing that we can add.

5. These are children you can play with.

6. It is not a question you may laugh at.

7. There is nothing that we can do now.

8. These are nice flowers you can buy.

9. It was a little town where they could live a quiet life.

Exercise 263. You have to complete these sentences with a suitable verb.

Example: The minister has a bodyguard ­­_____ him.

The minister has a bodyguard to protect him.

1. We are having a party _____ Ann’s birthday.

2. There were no chairs _____ on, so we all sat on the floor.

3. I didn’t have enough time _____ the newspaper today.

4. We’ve got no furniture – not even a bed _____ in.

5. Tom didn’t have enough energy _____ the mountain.

6. There will be a meeting next week _____ the problem.

7. I think I need some new clothes _____.

8. I need a box _____ these books in.

9. It’s pity we haven’t got any pictures _____ on the wall.

10. I wish I had enough money _____ a new car.

Exercise 264. Make up sentences according to the example.

Example: time / he / come back.

It’s time for him to come back.

1. high time / we/ say goodbye to everybody.

2. time / the child / go to bed.

3. time / she / put up with his behavior.

4. high time / they / develop a new model.

5. about time / we / leave the house.

6. high time / he / speak English fluently.

7. time / she / choose a profession.

8. high time / we / buy a new TV set.

9. high time / he / ring me up.

10. time / he / learn English.

Exercise 265. Use the words in brackets to answer these questions.

1. Why did you go out? (buy some bread)

I went out to buy some bread.

2. Why do you have to go to the bank? (change some money)

3. Why did she knock on your door? (wake me up)

4. Why are you saving money? (go to Canada)

4. Why is Ron going into hospital? (have an operation)

5. Why are you wearing two pullovers? (keep warm)

6. Why did you go to the police station? (report that my car had been stolen)

Exercise 266. Change the sentences with or without to.

1. I couldn’t understand the timetable. (wasn’t able)

I wasn’t able to understand the timetable.

2. She will probably get married in June. (She expects)

3. I said I would help her. (I agreed)

4. Perhaps he’s ill. (He seems)

5. I may come and see you next week. (I hope)

6. I’d like to go sailing this summer. (I might)

7. They will open a new branch in North London. (They have decided)

8. I will certainly pay on Sunday. (I promise)

9. I prefer to go by myself. (I would rather)

10. It’s important to eat enough. (You should)

Exercise 267. Change the sentences with or without to (would rather, had better, prefer to).

1. I’d rather (listen) to the radio than (see) this soap opera on TV.

2. As for me, I prefer (watch) TV.

3. I’d prefer (go) there in July.

4. You are cold. You’d better (sit) near the fireplace.

5. She’d prefer (fly) rather than (go) by train. The plane saves time.

6. I’d rather (not go) to the country tomorrow. The weather leaves mush to be desired.

7. You’d better (take) an aspirin. You look bad.

8. He preferred (put on) a brown suit.

9. She prefers (not wear) shoes with high heels.

10. I want to get thinner so I’d rather (walk) than (go) by car.

11. You’d better (buy) a mobile telephone, it’s more convenient.

Exercise 268. Put in the right kind of infinitive.

1. I ought (work) right now.

2. Your watch will (repair) by Tuesday.

3. I’d like (go) home early today.

4. I’d like (see) her face when she opened the letter.

5. She must (have) a shower – I can hear the water running.

6. It is important (listen) to people.

7. Dave hopes (choose) for the national baseball team.

8. Try (not be) back late.

9. You should (tell) me you were ill.

10. Mr Clever doesn’t like (interrupt) while he’s working.

Exercise 269. Fill in the correct form of the infinitives.

1. My boss expects me to work (work) overtime.

2. The suspect claims (watch) TV at the time of the robbery.

3. Jill’s teacher is worried about her as she seems (have) difficulty coping with her studies.

4. Young children often ask (take) to the zoo.

5. The burglars must have come in through the window as the lock seems (force).

6. “I happen (pass) my driving test two years ago, you know,” he said.

7. “Mark appears (overtake) John on the last lap. Yes, he’s passed him!”

8. Leslie seems (enjoy) her new job.

9. Stop pretending (eat) your food – just finish it up, please.

10. I’d like (book) a ticket to Denver, please.

Exercise 270. Find and correct the mistakes if any.

1. I’d prefer to speak to you in private than phone you.

2. There is a reporter for interview you.

3. The meat is too hot to eat.

4. You would better help carry these suitcases.

5. It was very generous from them to give us such a present.

6. Sorry to have failed to keep the appointment.

7. I had rather go without him.

8. She the first to finish the home task.

9. I don’t like to be listened to him.

10. I am not sure where going now.

11. Such books are interesting reading.

12. I am the next to fire.

Exercise 271. Translate into English.

1. Я рад, что рассказал вам эту историю.

2. Я рад, что мне рассказали эту историю.

3. Я хочу познакомить вас с этой артисткой.

4. Я хочу, чтобы меня познакомили с этой артисткой.

5. Я рад, что встретил ее на станции.

6. Я рад, что меня встретили на станции.

7. Мы очень счастливы, что пригласили его на вечер.

8. Мы очень счастливы, что нас пригласили на вечер.

9. Дети любят, когда им рассказывают сказки.

10. Я не думал останавливаться на этой станции.

11. Я не ожидал, что меня остановят.

12. Я сожалею, что причинил вам столько беспокойства.

13. Он будет счастлив посетить эту знаменитую картинную галерею.

14. Он был счастлив, что посетил эту знаменитую картинную галерею.

15. Он не выносит, когда ему лгут.

16. Я вспомнил, что уже встречал это слово в какой-то книге.

17. Я рада, что дала вам нужные сведения.

18. Я сожалею, что не застала вас дома.

Exercise 272. Translate into English.

1. Дом, который будет построен на этой улице, предназначен для студентов и преподавателей.

2. Воздушная линя, которая должна быть открыта через несколько дней, соединит эти два крупных северных порта.

3. Растения, которые можно найти только в этом районе, очень морозоустойчивы.

4. Для того, чтобы овладеть иностранным языком, необходимо регулярно работать.

5. Мы развесили нашу одежду, чтобы высушить ее.

6. Я пришел, чтобы поговорить с вами об одном деле.

7. Я должна тренироваться каждый день, чтобы хорошо играть в теннис.

8. Он уехал в Крым, чтобы отдохнуть.

9. Они поедут на север, чтобы исследовать этот район.

10. Его просили прийти сюда, чтобы починить велосипед.

Exercise 273. Translate into English.

1. Она была слишком мала, чтобы запомнить происшествие (incident).

2. Он тот самый человек, с которым можно поговорить по этому вопросу.

3. Для него важно получить информацию сегодня.

4. Вот деньги, которые мы можем потратить на мебель.

5. Они очень довольны (pleased), что их пригласили на конференцию (conference).

6. Вы будете выступать (speak) первым.

7. На эту ошибку надо обратить особое (particular) внимание.

8. Ты бы лучше остался дома.

9. С его стороны благородно (great) сделать все (do one’s best) для того, чтобы спасти их.

10. Он не знал, что делать дальше и к кому обращаться с просьбой (make a request).

11. Он позже всех разгадал ее намерения (intentions).

12. Я бы предпочел поехать туда на машине, а не на самолете.

13. Уже совсем темно, давно пора включить свет.

14. Ему пора обратиться к врачу.

15. Я предпочитаю отдыхать где-нибудь на море, а не сидеть на даче.