Exercise 1. Comment on the form of the infinitive.

INFINITIVE

a) 1. You must be careful with Dinny.

2. "Come along, Imogen," said Winifred, "we must be getting back."

3. You must have noticed her there.

4. The whole thing must have been going on under her eyes!

5. She's like a beautiful exotic flower that must be sheltered from bitter winds.

6. This meeting, Edwina realized, must have been planned several hours ago.

b) 1. I want to know how long we are expected to wait.

2. He seemed to be weighing something in his mind.

3. You know how I hate to interfere in other people's business.

4. First I considered myself to be standing high and lean, very fair, with a straight wide mouth.

5. Was the object at­tached to anything? No wires or anything? I mean, someone couldn't have been having a joke or something?

6. He seemed to have taken his defeat quietly.

7. I rang the bell of the dependable family, and the man answered with remarkable promptness; he seemed to have been waiting for it to ring.

8. Martin had in the meantime made himself as comfortable as circumstances would permit.

Exercise 2. Define noun and verb characteristics of the infinitive.

1. Mr Gordon began to breathe heavily. 2. The Farrells like to tell jokes. 3. "She must have been combing her hair," she said, "when they came for her." 4. I haven't meant to scold and don't expect to be scolded. 5. He demanded to be taken to see the baby. 6. Could you ask him to come as soon as he can? 7. To hear him talk is an education in itself. 8. There's nothing to be done with her. 9. Well, I think we ought to be starting. 10. I cannot imagine why you should ever have been prevented from seeing the baby. 11. Jimmie tells me he is prepared to sign the statement. 12. They must be intending to go for a swim. 13. You might have thought of Miguel. 14. Our task is to master English.

Exercise 3. Insert the infinitive with the particle to before it where nec­essary.

1. She began (to talk) of Moscow. 2. I don't want them (to think) you in the wrong. 3. It was a command from her mother, and there was nothing for her (to do) but (to obey) it. 4. You must (to take) care not (to offend) her. 5. I'd rather not (to go) home that way. 6. "I think we'd better (to go) and (to get) dry," he said. 7. I stood by the door and watched him (to take) the drinks over to Wells. 8. "Do you want (to write)?" — "Of course." — "Then why not (to write) it?" 9. It heartened Mary (to hear) him (to speak) so lightly. 10. How dare you (to interfere) with my private concerns? No, don't speak. Don't try (to excuse) yourself. 11. Liza felt herself (to grow) red to the tips of her toes. 12. I had not seen Jimmie (to lose) his temper before. 13. Mrs Carey rose (to help) her (to lay) the cloth. 14. Why not (to make) him a doctor like his father? 15. He would never cease (to regret)

his lost opportunities. 16. I want (to begin) (to earn) my corn. 17.1 used (to spend) a lot of time in Robinson's rooms. 18. He never let himself (to be) angry.

Exercise 4. Use the required form of the infinitive in brackets. Insert the particle to where necessary.

1. I want (to go) to the East. 2. That was the last thing she expected (to hear) him (to say). 3. At that hour she was unaccustomed (to disturb) by anyone. 4. She could not let herself (to cry). 5. He wished (to make) the most of his op­portunity. 6. He seemed (to think) over what he wanted (to say). 7. I watched the shore (to come) close, then (to swing) away, then (to come) closer. 8. He wants (to congratulate) you in person. 9. "As soon as Joe gets here," Mel instructed, "I want (to notify) wherever I am." 10. The question is, what had I better (to do) with this house? 11. Wrap up my lunch, child. I must (to go) now. 12. He doesn't like (to keep) wait­ing. 13.1 don't like (to see) men (to cry). I don't even like (to see) women or babies (to cry). 14. I hate (to leave) our fine house. 15. They do nothing but (to talk) about it all day long. 16. There was nothing (to do) but (to knit) all day long. 17. His face showed his grief and how upset he was, and his eyes seemed (to ask) for consolation. 18. He had felt that they should (to bring) up by their mother. 19. But he dared not (to ask) what was in her mind. 20. He felt that her friends ought (to choose) for her. 21. "We're just going in," he said to Bosinney. "You'd better (to come) back to dinner with us." 22. The street and house were quiet, but from St Charles Avenue and beyond could (to hear) distant sounds of the awakening city. 23. I have never heard anyone but them (to do) so.

Exercise 5. Use the required form of the infinitive in brackets. Insert the particle to where necessary.

1. I decided (to make) a fuss, and went (to look) for Rob­inson. 2. We walked to the door and I saw her (to go) in and down the hall. I liked (to watch) her (to move). 3. Let's (to go) and (to find) him, he's sure (to be) in front of his picture. 4. It's very interesting (to hear) you (to say) that. 5. Some important decisions must (to make) soon. 6. You must (to do) something heroic at that time. 7. I think he must (to suffer) from inju­ry now. 8. You must (to dream) of it long. 9. She liked, pas­sionately (to like), (to think) worthy of confidence. 10. Let me (to hold) the baby, Scarlett. Oh, I know how (to hold) babies. 11. She noticed that he seemed (to look) at the sideboard and with her engaging smile leaned forward. 12. Do you want (to make) something (to happen)? 13. But there is something else (to do). 14. I have not done much for you. You might (to ask) much more at that time. 15. "If you've got nothing to say," I said, "why (to try) (to say) it? Why not (to have) a little rest?" 16. There was one more announcement (to make).

Exercise 6. State the syntactic function of the infinitive.

1. He began to describe in detail the beauties of the picture. 2. She did not trouble to put on a hat. 3. To dine there on a June evening was a delight. 4. The only thing she could do was to give advice. 5. We used to spend a lot of time in a Greek club. 6. They planned to spend their two weeks' summer holiday in London. 7. I'd better come round and see what I can do for you. 8. He had other things to think of. 9. His boots stood in front of the fire to warm. 10. She was silent as they contin­ued to walk. 11. Harry refused to go with them. 12. It is depressing to read about depression. 13. You'd better go home and talk it over with your husband. 14. He was not the man to take back the offer he had made. 15. I don't think I look strong enough to drag a baby up the mountain. 16. I know I ought not to have come here. 17. He was too timid to speak. 18. She hurried away to fetch an egg. 19. Our aim was to find Robinson's house. 20.1 don't want to quarrel with you. 21. His pipe ceased to draw. 22.1 nodded and tried to look pleased. 23.1 think the pain is going to start again at any minute.

Exercise 7. Translate the sentences into Russian, using the infinitive from the following list as:

a) subject to repair, to hear, to speak, to wait, to search

1. He went off.... for him now was a torture. 2. It was impossible... the bicycle. 3. It took us twelve days... the island. 4. At this moment,... required more effort than she could make. 5. It is such a comfort... you say so, doctor.

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