8. Перекладіть речення на українську мову, звертаючи увагу на герундіальний зворот.

1. Oxidation led to the reaction taking another course.

2. This is due to the reaction running at a low temperatures.

3. This new reaction mechanism has led to the yield having dropped.

4. We have already referred to the reaction having resulted in alkanes.

5. They pointed to the reaction proceeding via two routes.

6. The second theory was given preference due to its being based on more recent data.

7. In view of the reaction proceeding via another route the results proved a surprise.

8. High yields were obtained due to starting products being extremely pure.

9. Care must be taken to prevent moisture from the bottle diffusing into the carbon dioxide tube.

10. We insisted on the cases being taken to the warehouse immediately.

11. If the trap is too full there is danger of acid being sucked into the system.

12. This result is a direct consequence of the activated complex being in equilibrium with the predominant forms of the reactants.

13. All these compounds resist alkaline hydrolysis, presumably owing to rearward approach of the regent being obstructed by the methyl group.

14. A phenyl group attached to the atom, however, results in the malonic residue becoming attached to the B-carbon atom.

15. The possibility of ethylene being converted into aromatic hydrocarbons is slight.

16. There is no hope of our getting high yields in the near future.

17. We read of the ancient Egyptians having used ice for cooling drinks.

18. The students were informed of Jacob Perkins having constructed the first vapour-compression machine.

19. A chief engineer insisted on some workers being sent to the plant.

9. Знайдіть сполучення герундія з прийменником. Перекладіть речення на українську мову.

1. In discussing this problem they touched upon new methods in research.

2. Before answering our question he made clear his point of view.

3. Discussion provides with valuable means of uncovering errors.

4. One usually becomes aware of the problem by asking why or how some process works.

5. "How" is also a useful question in provoking thought about the mechanism of a process.

6. The custom of having lunch in groups at the laboratory gives opportunities for informed discussions.

7. Before going on to the next section of the text the lecturer asked one of the students to read through the paragraph again.

8. The researcher starts with simply gathering all available data without attempting to interpret it.

9. Students of the humanities and social sciences may have different reasons for being interested in natural sciences.

10. Most of our trouble in getting along with people has its basis in a belief that their behaviour is unreasonable or irrational.

11. Nowadays you can't work out a new theory without discussing it with other people.

12. Before drawing conclusions one must carefully examine all the facts.

13. By working day and night they succeeded in finishing the paper in time.

14. People are afraid of having time to think, so they go to the cinema watch TV, go to the football match.

15. Reporters can cause suffering to individuals by publishing details about their private lives.

16. Upon completing his research he published two papers.

17 They came here for the purpose of conducting trade negotiations.

18. You will improve the results by testing the device once more.

19. After removing the vapour the reaction started.

20. They have difficulty in installing the new equipment.