Meet the Parkers

Ex. 8. Put general and special questions to the following statements.

1. She'd had it (hair) cut very short, Eton cropped, and now she was wearing it straight and natural, not frizzed up as she'd always worn it. (Vickers) 2. She had the slips printed, and began mailing them out, three or four at a time. (Cain) 3. If 1 could get Rima's voice recorded. (J. Ch.) 4. I've got to get her cured. (J. Ch.) 5. I was using that tramp as a money-box and luggage carrier, until I decided how to get my books and things sent over to meet me. (H. W.) 6. He ran forward and back, felt his heart clutched by a sickening fear. (Galsw). 7. Harold put his hand to her face and felt it flushed. (R. Aid.) 8. Renisenb felt her spirits lightened. (A. Chr.) 9. ...he looked up and saw⁷ the stars sprinkled above the plane-trees of the square. (Lind.) 10. She found herself so much disturbed by this visit that she could hardly find tongue to answer his questions. (Dr.) 11. He saw the question written in her wondering ashamed face. (Dr.) 12. And then I heard a box kicked across the floor, and the next moment Rob came into the bedroom. (Vickers) 13. Tommy heard a chair shifted. (A. Chr.)

Ex. 9. Make up sentences using the following constructions with Participle II.

1. kept her eyes fastened upon; 2. have the report typed; 3. heard it suggested; 4. found him absorbed in; 5. kept the eyes fixed on; 6. get his voice recorded; 7. heard her name mentioned; 8. had the article printed; 9. with his eyes lowered; 10. heard the key turned; 11. had her hair cut very short; 12. had the letter sent; 13. considers herself offended

Ex. 10. Make up 2 or 3 questions with each of the following constructions with Participle II. Let your fellow-students answer your questions.

1. to have one's hair cut; 2. to have one's picture taken; 3. to have one's TV repaired; 4. to have one's room papered; 5. to have one's hair waved; 6. to have one's shoes mended; 7. to have a new dress made; 8. to have one's nails done; 9. to have one's report typed; 10. to have one's mail sent; 11. to have a text tape-recorded

REVISION

Ex. 1. State the form of the participle.

1. I do not know how long we stood there, eating potatoes in the snow, warming our hands by the open fire, talking and laughing... . (Bates) 2. ...his intonation was so unmistakably American that Sam glanced at him as he passed; and, glancing half stopped, arrested by something strangely familiar about the man's face. (P. W.) 3. Kay stalked across the hall, and, having turned the handle, found confronting her a young woman of spectacular appearance... . (P. W.) 4. She closed the door and came into the room, taking off her coat. (D. Rob.) 5. For a moment Kay stared speechlessly; then, throwing her head back, she gave out a short, sharp scream of laughter... . (P. W.) 6. With a crack of his fingers he had a waiter running for them. (Cron.) 7. In the seat immediately behind mine, leaning forward with her lips slightly parted was... Lady Edwards, better known as Jane Wilkinson. (A. Chr.) 8. The young gentleman looked at the stream discolored by the melting snow. (E. H.) 9. ...he paid his debts, sought help from no one and, never having done a stroke of work in his life, looked for a means of livelyhood. (S. M.) 10. After this they strolled back to the broke, and found things being prepared for luncheon. (S. M.) 11. Day by day the news of me crept farther and farther into the inner pages of the newspaper, being pushed back by newer and more sensational copy. (S. M.) 12. ...when Ashenden, having just stepped out of his bath, was trying to dry himself on a towel that absorbed no moisture, his door was quickly opened and a man slipped into his room. (S. M.)

Ex. 2. Define the function of the participle.

1. Andrew rose and crossed the room, with a pale face and a heavily beating heart. (Cron.) 2. Kay swung round on Mr. Wrenn, her eyes gleaming with the light that shines only in the eyes of girls who are entitled to say "I told you so!" to elderly relatives. (P. W.) 3. But she (June), having clasped her hands on his knees, rubbed her chin against him, making a sound like a purring cat. (Galsw.) 4. But now, seeing her weeping and broken before him... his heart softened. (P. W.) 5. This time Sam performed the descent of the steps in a single leap. But reaching the gate he was struck by a thought. (P. W.) 6. They stopped a passing miner, and were soon directed to Vale View. (Cron.) 7. Kay stared thoughtfully before her; and staring, was aware of Sam hurrying through the swing door. (P. W.) 8. Hokkaids listened attentively, nodding, then replied. (D. Rob.) 9. The four people upstairs, trying to make conversation, listened despite themselves to the clink of glasses and the scrape of chairs. (S. M.) 10. Fumblingly he pressed her hand, turned, clattered down the path and was on his way home with dancing thoughts, walking on air... . (Cron.) 11. ...their whispers became so loud that the Judge angrily threatened to have the court cleared if there was not immediate silence. (A. Chr.) 12. On the threshold stood a tall man with black hair neatly parted in the middle, china blue eyes with a particularly innocent expression and a large placid face. (A. Chr.) 13. The house that had seemed whirring, buzzing a moment since, was suddenly very quiet, a breath of air crept in through the open front door carrying the noise of a passing motor... . (F. F.) 14. It was ages since I had been out anywhere, and I had to spend all my day off duty on the day of the concert trying to make up for the neglect of my nails and hair. (M. D.) 15. The sun has set, and it was twilight, the sky was growing dark, bringing to view the twinkling stars. (S. M.) 16. She drank some water, and then taking up a broken handglass she looked at herself, saying: "I am a sight!" (S. M.)

Ex. 3. Specify the functions of the participle by inserting in the blanks appropriate conjunctions from the list below.

1. I stood nursing the wrist I had sprained ... skating. (Bates) 2. She kept inclining her head ... listening for something. (P. W.) 3. He did not look his best ... smiling. (P. W.) 4. And then suddenly ... smoking a placid after-lunch pipe, his mood changed. (P. W.) 5. He cast a swift glance over his shoulder ... debating the practicability of a dive into the traffic. (P. W.) 6. "Good evening!" she said, suddenly and sharply, and Bill Bannister shot up from the sofa ... propelled by an explosive. (P. W.) 7. He is safe ... living in the country. But he keeps dashing away from the country and losing his head. (P. W.) 8. ... saying these words he got up. (S. M.) 9. The house ... finished was fresh and gay. (S. M.) 10. Next day, ... waiting before that picture he looked at it with wonder. (Galsw.) 11.1 saw him for the first time... lunching here yesterday. (A. Chr.) 12. ...waiting for that answer, it had become Mr. Pendyce's habit to promenade between these beds. (Galsw.) 13. ... passing the bookshop I stopped to look in the window and had noticed among other new books the translation of a novel of mine. (Cron.) 14. I had longingly scanned the exterior of the department ... sitting the Marshall with Gavin. (Cron.) 15. It was a pretty mouth but Sam who had made a study of the picture, was of the opinion that it would look even prettier ... smiling. (P. W.)

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while; when; as if; as though

Ex. 4. Point out and, define the type of constructions with the participle in the following sentences.

1. After I had left them I walked up and down the road outside, listening to the blackbirds whistling continuously. (Bates) 2. He (Young Jolyon) kept his eyes fixed on his father's face, putting a question now and then. (Galsw.) 3. Bramwell came slowly, his large feet pressing down the pavement magestically, ...uncut white hair sweeping, over the back of his soiled collar, eyes fixed on the book he held at arm's length. (Cron.) 4. Hurriedly rehooking her dress, she descended the stairs and found him grouping the essentials on the dining table. (F. F.) 5. "It's an idea," he said, a flicker of a smile crossing his face. (D. Rob.) 6. I watched the couples dancing around. (D. Rob.) 7. The room was in confusion — drawer of the bureau pulled out, papers lying about the floor. (A. Chr.) 8. I watched her writing: the pen rarely left the paper, running on from letter to letter, from word to word. (S. M.)

Ex. 5. Use the infinitive or participle of the verb in brackets to form objective predicative constructions. Give two variants where possible.

1. At last Tom came. He saw her (to stand) there and went up to her. (S. M.) 2. She felt herself (to blush) a little. (S. M.) 3. Willoughty Braddock wanted me (to do) something and now I find that I shan't be able to. (P. W.) 4. He could almost see Chilla (to slap) his side and (to call): "Hey, take a look." (Cus.) 5. It makes him even now (to write) to the reviewers of his books, thanking them for their praise. (S. M.) 6. Standing on the steps of the post office he saw Doctor Bramwell (to approach)... . (Cron.) 7. Twist walked briskly to the end of the Embankment, turned up Northumberland Avenue, and reaching his destination, found Mr. and Mrs. Molloy (to wait) for him at a table in a far comer. (P. W.) 8. But as she walked along the street she saw Tom (to come) the opposite way... . (S. M.) 9. I had to eat the cake because she came and stood over me and watched me (to do) it. (P. W.) 10. I could see her (to stand) in the doorway (to say) good-bye. (D. Rob.) 11. He stood aside to let his visitor (to pass) wondering again where it was that he had originally seen the man. (P. W.)

Ex. 6. State whether the -ing-form is the gerund, the participle or the verbal noun. Give your reasons.

1. Now... you stop crying, like a good girl, and powder your nose and all that. (P. W.) 2. Strickland was indifferent to his surroundings, and he had lived in the other's studio without thinking of altering a thing. (S. M.) 3. Because of the skating she began to be easier as she walked... . (Bates) 4. "Where is Ogilvy Street?" "Up the road, first turning to the left." (P. W.) 5. The poor woman lay quite still, refusing to speak, with her eyes intent, as though she watched for the coming of death. (S. M.) 6. And so absorbed was she in this pursuit that a knocking on the outer door did not penetrate to her consciousness. (S. M.) 7. The longing in his voice was very sad. (Cron.) 8. He discovered... one morning that an idea had come to him for making a series of water-colour drawings of London. (Galsw.) 9. There was a great deal of excited coming and going. (Cron.) 10. Then there was a rattling of plates and cups. (Cron.) 11. He was interrupted in this task by the opening of the door, and looking up, was surprised to see his niece. (P. W.) 12. I mustn't keep you standing here for another instant. (P. W.) 13. Liza was able to make her own living by working at the factory. (S. M.) 14. Mr. Braddock greatly disliked being called brother, but he made no comment. (P. W.)

Ex. 7. Recast the following sentences so as to use subordinate clauses instead of constructions with the participle.

1. There was a man hurrying down the street in front of me. 2. It was not uncommon to Andrew, walking at night along the rows, to hear the sound of a piano coming from one of the poor houses of the miners... . 3. They had to be content with a compartment packed with miners, loudly discussing the City football match. 4. Coming back... she turned on me the sudden disarming smile that was always so irresistable and so compelling, and we went in. 5. He slid silently through the back door..., and having removed his shoes, climbed the kitchen stairs. 6. For perhaps a minute I stood under the gas-lamp outside, listening to her... footsteps running up the avenue in the snow. 7. I woke up. The sun, streaming through the window, had hit my face. 8. "I'm afraid you'll find the place in rather a mess," he said apologetically, leading the way to the drawing-room. "I've only moved in." 9. Switching on the light in the nursery, she found Julie tossing feverishly and giving out odd little cries. 10. We had reached Piccadilly, and stopping I strecthed, out my hand to Dave. 11. Evylyn found herself blinking back at him, but she saw no humour in it. 12. Just as I got there I saw in the distance the woman called Carol coming along the cliff path. 13. Coming up to the door I found him sitting near it.

Ex. 8. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with the participle wherever possible.

1. After I had left them I walked up and down the road outside. 2. When I got to his house I stood outside for I don't know how long... . 3. Mr. Cook chuckled as he recalled the scene they had played. 4. Well, Miss Beets didn't want it, so she gave it to me along with other odds and ends, that had belonged to the mistress. 5. Donald turned his whole attention to the menu. When he had ordered he leaned back in his chair... . 6. He pulled a letter from his pocket — the letter he had received this morning. 7. Of course, as she has lived here practically all her life, she knows everything about this place. 8. The waiter brought us two cups of a doubtful fluid which was called coffee. 9. Miss Bentley walked home, and her dog trotted at her heels. 10. His guests left early and Mr. Benson ... lay down in a long rotten chair. 11. Charles spoke with a twinkle in his eyes as though he saw what was at the back of the doctor's simple question... . 12. But when she went to bed she could not sleep. 13. The great white pigeons that roosted in their branches were asleep, and the only sound that broke the silence was when one of them for some reason rustled its wings. 14. When dinner was finished, Dolly went up to Sam and put her hand on his shoulder. 15. She stayed still, watching with a singular calm the men who advanced towards her.

Ex. 9. Translate into Russian paying attention to constructions with the participle.

1. He had at home a considerable library of books written about China... . (S. M.) 2. He seemed to be looking into his memory for melodies heard in some long past existence. (S. M.) 3. Dr. Saunders, standing with Erik by the gramophone, saw with surprise that Erik was an exquisite dancer. (S. M.) 4. Frith, having to his satisfaction divided three birds among seven people, sat down and helped himself to boiled potatoes. (S. M.) 5. They strolled along a winding path... and all at once saw a girl coming toward them. (S. M.) 6. A fountain-pen protruded from his closely buttoned tunic. (S. M.) 7. Sometimes I've thought of an island lost in a boundless sea, where I could live in some hidden valley, among strange trees in silence. (S. M.) 8. As she dropped into an upholstered leather chair facing the big mahogony desk, Christine suddenly realised how very tired she was. (A. H.) 9. The hit-and-run fatality of the night had become a double tragedy, the mother of the slain child having died in the hospital during the early hours of the morning. (A. H.) 10. ...he was very energetic, and my uncle, being extremely lazy, was glad to have someone to take so much work off his shoulders. (S. M.) 11. Being accustomed to send Bill on errands, George had dispatched him to the Union Castle offices... . (A. Chr.) 12. At two o'clock that afternoon Anthony Cade, travelling under the name of Jimmy McGrath, stepped out of the boat train at Waterloo ... (A. Chr.) 13. But this morning we got a wire from him saying he would be down here at 9 p.m. tonight... . (A. Chr.) 14. I have a car waiting outside in the road. (A. Chr.) 15. Passing the Comedy Theatre I happened to look up and saw the clouds lit by the setting sun. (S. M.) 16. Having thought out all this, Anthony returned to bed and slept peacefully till morning. (A. Chr.) 17. Battle went round to the front of the house, and a few minutes later Anthony and Virginia heard the sound of a car driving away. (A. Chr.) 18. He smiled, noting the astonished expression on the faces of the others. (A. Chr.) 19. He jumped when addressed suddenly by Mr. Hiram Fish, who had made his usual noiseless entry. (A. Chr.) 20. He stood quite still for a moment peering around as though listening. (A. Chr.)

Ex. 10. Translate into English using the participle or predicative constructions with the participle.

1. Когда дети ушли на прогулку в лес, мать еще долго стояла в дверях, улыбаясь и махая рукой. 2. Мистер Пиквик, сопровождаемый своими друзьями, отправился изучать мир и людей. 3. Я еще не изучил всех материалов, связанных с этой проблемой. 4. Выглянув в окно, мистер Пиквик увидел, что день был прекрасен. Ярко светило солнце, и было слышно, как весело пели птицы в саду. 5. Эта песня напомнила ему мелодию, услышанную им в далекой юности. 6. Доктор Ватсон сидел у окна, наблюдая за проходящими мимо людьми, когда вдруг увидел хорошенькую молодую женщину, направляющуюся к их дому. 7. На столе лежала сложенная газета, которую он еще не успел просмотреть. 8. Не обращая внимания на, стоны Тома, Сид лежал с закрытыми глазами, притворяясь, что спит. 9. Положив телефонную трубку, Мэнсон заметил Энни, наблюдавшую за ним. Энни объяснила, что доктор Гриффитс всегда сам подходил к телефону, но говорил, что его нет дома.

Ex. 11. Translate into English using the required form of the participle.

1. Будучи центром театральной жизни, Лондон считается первым по количеству профессиональных и любительских театров. 2. Так как постоянная труппа театра была сравнительно молодой, театр ставил современные пьесы, которые пользовались большой популярностью у молодежи. 3. Вчера мы видели очень интересный спектакль, отражавший важные проблемы нашей жизни. Режиссер, осуществивший постановку, нашел новые, необычные формы. Мы смотрели на сцену, не отрывая глаз. 4. Так как мой муж страдает близорукостью, мы всегда покупаем билеты в партер или бельэтаж, когда посещаем театр. 5. Я слышала, как они обсуждали новый фильм. Так как я была не согласна с ними, я высказала свое мнение о постановке и работе режиссера. 6.Вам доводилось видеть актрису, сыгравшую главную роль в этом фильме? 7. Развлекая гостей,хозяйка далала все возможное, чтобы они чувствовали себя как дома. 8. Когда мне предложили билеты на вечернее и утреннее представление, я не знала, что выбрать. 9. Приняв предложение моего друга посетить выставку молодых художников, я с радостью отправилась в выставочный зал. Но так как там было много посетителей, мы ушли разочарованные, не посмотрев и половины картин. 10. Мы застали их весело смеющимися над чем-то. Узнав причину их смеха, мы тоже рассмеялись. 11.Когда вы фотографировались в последний раз? 12. Слышали, как они обсуждали этот вопрос. 13. Не зная языка, на котором была написана эта книга, они не смогли воспользоваться ею. 14. Когда я вошла в комнату, я увидела двух молодых людей, горячо споривших друг с другом по какому-то вопросу. 15. Вы исправили все ошибки, указанные преподавателем? Сделав работу над ошибками, не забудьте сдать тетради. 16. Аня сказала, что студента, не сдавшего экзамен, просят зайти в деканат. 17. В то время, как ей делали операцию, она ничего не чувствовала. 18. Я только что починила свои часы, и теперь они показывают точное время. 19. Перепуганная девочка ухватилась за руку матери и заплакала. Пытаясь успокоить ее, мать дала девочке игрушку, но и это не помогло. 20. Письмо, полученное в тот день, только усилило его тревогу и беспокойство. Казалось, что выхода нет, и посоветоваться было не с кем.

Ex. 12. Read the following dialogue, and point out the participle and predicative constructions with the participle. Make up your own dialogues using the participle.

DIALOGUE

Nora: Good afternoon, Mrs. Wood. You are looking pleased. Have you found out who took your missing spoons?

Mrs. Wood: Yes, it's really very funny, I must tell you. Of course, I've been awfully nervous since yesterday, my husband being away and there being nobody else in the house. And then coming back from shipping this afternoon I found the back gate open and suspicious noises coming from the house!

Nora: Goodness!

Mrs. Wood: Thinking that if I went for help the fellow would get away, I decided to catch him myself.

Nora: How very brave of you!

Mrs. Wood: And then, looking in through the kitchen window what should I see but —

Nora: A man?

Mrs. Wood: No — a monkey!

Nora: A monkey?

Mrs. Wood: Yes, a monkey, sitting on my kitchen table, and taking all my knives and forks out of the table drawer.

Nora: Wherever had it come from?

Mrs. Wood: I just couldn't think at first. And then I suddenly remembered that the house at the end of the road has just been taken over by an old sailor who has all sorts of strange pets.

Nora: I know — Mr. Benbow. So the monkey sitting on the table was his. What extraordinary creature — taking your spoons one day and coming back for your knives and forks the next! Did you manage to catch him?

Mrs. Wood: I couldn't catch him myself, but I fetched Mr. Benbow and he soon did it.

Nora: And did you discover what the monkey had done with your spoons?

Mrs. Wood: Yes, we found them hidden at the end of our own garden!

Nora: How very funny! With the police hunting everywhere for a criminal too. Still, «All's well that ends well!»