- •The Infinitive Вводный курс
- •1. Practise the following according'to the models.
- •2. Study the following sentences. Pay attention to the use of the infinitives and infinitive constructions.
- •Replace the group of words in bold type by an infinitive.
- •Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using an infinitive.
- •6. Translate these sentences Into English, paying attention to the form of the infinitive:
- •Основной курс (Аракин)
- •3. Comment on the forms of the infinitives:
- •4. Use the appropriate forms of the infinitives of the verbs in brackets:
- •5. Use the appropriate form of the infinitives in brackets:
- •7. Put to where necessary before the infinitives:
- •8. Translate the following sentences into Russian, paying attention to the use of the particle to, which implies the verb already mentioned:
- •11. Translate these sentences into English, using attributive infinitives:
- •12. Point out Infinitives of result and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •13. Paraphrase the following sentences so as to use infinitives of result:
- •14. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives of result:
- •15. State the functions of infinitives in the following sentences:
- •16. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives:
- •17. Paraphrase the following sentences, making the object of the infinitive the subject of the sentence:
- •18. Point out the Complex Object and the Complex Subject with the Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Russian:
- •19. Translate the sentences into English, using the Complex Object or the Complex Subject:
- •20. Replace the clauses in the following sentences with infinitive phrases:
- •21. Comment on the infinitive phrases and translate the sentences into Russian:
- •22. Paraphrase, using "for-phrases" with infinitives:
- •23. Complete the following, using a suitable infinitive phrase:
- •24. Make up sentences, using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically:
- •25. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives:
- •26. State the function of the Infinitive in the following sentences and translate them into Russian:
- •27. Complete the following sentences, using infinitives or infinitive constructions:
- •28. State the form and the function of the infinitive in each sentence. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •29. Combine the following sentences as in the model.
- •30. Translate into English using the infinitive as in the models.
- •31. Translate into English using the passive form of the infinitive as in the model.
- •32. Translate into English using the complex Object where necessary.
- •The Complex Subject
- •33. Translate into Russian.
- •34. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.
- •35. Translate into English.
- •36. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.
- •37. Translate into English.
- •38. Translate into Russian.
- •39. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.
- •40. Translate into English.
- •41. Translate into Russian.
- •42. Substitute the Subjective Infinitive Construction for the subordinate clause.
- •43. Translate into English.
- •45. Point out the “For-to-Infinitive Construction, state its function, translate the sentences into Russian.
- •46. Translate into English.
- •Grammar Test: Infinitive
15. State the functions of infinitives in the following sentences:
1. He came into the room to shut the windows. 2. He seemed to know all about influenza and said there was nothing to worry about. 3. Do you want me to read to you? 4. I made a note of the time to give the various capsules. 5. They said the boy had refused to let anyone come into the room. 6. You can't come in. You mustn't get what I have. 7. Don't make me laugh. 8. It took me about five minutes to work out how much a suit at nine and a half guineas would cost. 9. The British Museum is much too big to be seen in an hour or so. 10. Father decided to take a holiday from his office so as to help in celebrating the day. 11. It was necessary to make it in a day, just on Monday. 12. She was sitting near enough to see his face. 13. That's how I used to be myself. 14. A railway station is the most difficult of all places to act in. 15. I think the best way to get a general idea of a country-is to study the map. 16. If he couldn't get something to do he'd have to commit suicide. 17. You may fail in your English if you go on like that. 18. It's true there was no scenery to stare at, but the costumes and make-up, the light and sound effects helped the audience to concentrate on the dialogue and the acting. 19. It seemed a privilege to lend anything to him. 20. Thank you for your very kind invitation to visit you and stay with you. 21. It made our mouths water to hear him talk about such tasty things.
16. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives:
I. С ней приятно разговаривать. 2. Вопрос был слишком сложный, чтобы обсудить его за час. 3. Я рад, что узнал правду. 4. Ты бы лучше не надоедал ему своими глупыми вопросами. 5. Этот вопрос слишком сложен, чтобы она могла решить его одна. 6. Он не такой человек; от которого можно ожидать помощи. 7. Было бы лучше убедить его работать, чем принуждать его. 8. Мы очень довольны, что видели этот спектакль. 9. Кажется, дети уже забыли об этом печальном событии. 10. Вам следовало бы предупредить меня заранее. 11, Я молчала, так как мне нечего было сказать. 12. Они обещали мне помочь подготовиться к приему гостей. 13. Номер его телефона легко запомнить. 14. Этот человек сидит здесь, должно быть, около часа. Кого бы это он мог ждать? 15. Вы помните, кто первый вошел в комнату? 16. Вряд ли он тот человек, который даст вам интересующие вас сведения. 17. Мы сделали вид, что не заметили его ошибки, чтобы не смущать его. 18. Главное в том, как заставить ее поверить нам и послушаться нашего совета.
17. Paraphrase the following sentences, making the object of the infinitive the subject of the sentence:
Examples: l. It is hard to please him. He is hard to please.
2. It is pleasant to look at her. She is pleasant to look at.
1. It is not difficult to remember the rule. It is simple. 2. It's very comfortable to sit in my Grandfather's armchair. 3. She's a kind person. It's easy to deal with her. 4. He's very stubborn. It's difficult to persuade him. 5. It's not very easy to translate this passage. It contains some idiomatic expressions. 6. It is pleasant to look at the girl, but not at all pleasant to talk to her. She's pretty, but not very clever. 7. It was unpleasant to watch their quarrel. 8. It's always funny to listen to his stories. 9. It would be useful to follow Uncle Jack's advice. 10. It's not so very easy to answer this question.