2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Infinitive from the verbs in brackets.

1. There was nothing ..... for. (wait)

2. Ann put the fur coat on and turned round ..... . (appreciate)

3. He appeared ..... plenty of money, which was said ..... in South African diamond digging. (have, gain)

4. Every feature seemed ..... since he saw her last. (sharpen)

5. Lady Verindah was the first person ..... his attention or ..... by him. (attract, attract)

6. I suppose Mr Jelleby had been more talkative and lively once; but he seemed ..... long before I knew him. (exhaust)

7. Dave seemed ..... Stephanie, waiting for her ..... the first move. (watch, make)

8. He is said ..... a small fortune. (put away)

9. The next thing ..... is to move away from this town. (do)

10. Her age was difficult ...... .(guess)

11. My mother and I are always happy ..... you. (see)

12. I found Mrs Smith hard ..... . (accept)

13. For a few moments, she seemed ..... on the edge of choice. (stand)

14. He is not a man ..... . (ignore)

15. Everything you’ve planned ..... is sensible. (do)

3. Translate into English using the Infinitive.

1. Было приятно гулять по тенистому саду в жаркий июльский день.

2. По правде говоря, я читал эту книгу в переводе.

3. Он достаточно хорошо знает английский язык, чтобы перевести такую статью.

4. Первое, что надо сделать, – это выписать новые слова из текста.

5. Бесполезно спорить с вами; вы очень упрямы, чтобы не сказать больше.

6. Никогда не поздно признать свою ошибку.

7. Охота оказалась хуже, чем они ожидали.

8. Мы хотим, чтобы каждый человек имел гражданские права.

9. Казалось, он любил своих детей, но он был слишком легкомысленным, чтобы подумать об их будущем.

10. Случилось так, что Джордж и его сестра были куплены одним и тем же человеком.

4. Complete the sentences using the appropriate Gerund or Infinitive form.

1. After ..... more carefully than usual he went to the bank. (dress)

2. There's vivid happiness in merely ..... alive. (be)

3. Your tie needs ..... . (tighten)

4. I wouldn't say such a thing without ..... sure. (be)

5. There was nothing ..... . (fear)

6. He is said ..... John. (rescue)

7. His idea was easy ..... . (understand)

8. He appeared ..... a lot of money. (earn)

9. It's a chance ..... . (miss/neg.)

10. She is hardly ..... manager. (appoint)

5. Put in the prepositions/particles where required.

1. I promised them that no harm would come to them ..... concluding the contract.

2. It was clearly seen that the director was speaking ..... thinking.

3. The story is boring ..... be admired.

4. Who is ..... blame ..... this terrible mistake?

5. She denied ..... having stolen the money.

6. I had little hope ..... ever learning the truth.

7. Jane suggested ..... going to the cinema ..... ..... staying at home.

8. I now regret ..... having said what I said.

9. Did he have any special reason ..... going?

10. He has the reputation ..... being conservative.

11. I saw no harm ..... calling at 9 o'clock in the evening.

12. ..... receiving the Royal assent the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.

13. Government departments are responsible ..... implementing government policy.

14. There is no difficulty..... understanding that the law is necessary.

15. A criminal case is brought against a person accused ..... having committed a crime.

16. The plaintiff starts the lawsuit ..... filling a paper called a complaint.

17. If you need a barrister, you never see him ..... your solicitor being with him.

18. Shall I tell them or you would rather they ..... know?

19. We’d like ..... have gone on holiday but we didn’t have enough money.

20. The attorney was made ..... play the tape.