III. Use bare infinitives where necessary.

II. Gerund. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund.

1. I got out of my jacket, which had the appearance of (put) away for a long time.

2. I object to (interfere) in their family life. It’s none of anybody’s business.

3. Stop (talk) about it. The incident isn’t worth (mention).

4. Sue admits (tell) a lie and she doesn’t mind (reprimand) for it.

5. On (enter) the Internet, you enter a world of information.

6. He wasn’t used to (ignore) by anybody.

II. Complete the sentences using gerunds:

1. Shall I have any chance...

2. There’s no point...

3. Don’t prevent...

4. She’s a shopaholic. She can’t resist...

5. It’s no use...

6. She didn’t feel like...

III. Paraphrase using gerundial complexes.

1. Mum suggested that we should make up.

2. My sister is very displeased that I have broken her favourite cup.

3. Fancy how Boris appeared here all of a sudden.

4. I’m trying to tell you I have no objection if you visit Jim.

5. Do you mind if they join us.

6. I can’t bear the thought that she will be present there.

7. Nancy insists that her father should allow her to keep a monkey as a pet.

IV. Translate using gerunds and state their functions.

1. Почему вы избегаете употреблять неличные формы глаголов в речи.

2. Услышав радостную новость, девушка не могла удержаться, чтобы не расплакаться.

3. Всегда неприятно, когда человек разговаривает, не глядя вам в глаза.

4. Что-то не хочется сегодня заниматься.

5. Мне нравится мысль провести пару недель на юге. Мы рассчитывали, что вы присоединитесь к нам.

6. Перестаньте делать ненужные остановки. Ваше чтение оставляет желать лучшего.

7. Нет смысла спорить с ним.

8. Теперь его уже не остановить.

9. Приятно плавать утром в чистом море.

10. Самым важным было сдать экзамен.

11. Внезапно она прервала еду и встала из-за стола.

12. Я пытался разъяснить ей все, но она упорно не понимала меня.

13. Дети с нетерпением ждали, когда они пойдут в цирк.

14. Девочка призналась, что она потеряла деньги.

15. Куртку нужно стирать.

16. Какой смысл верить ему?

17. Она настаивала на том, чтобы ей показали всё.

18. Она поблагодарила меня за то, что я был с ней откровенен. (frank)

19. Он не упомянул, что никогда не встречался с ним.

20. Мы извинились за опоздание.

Infinitive

I. Fill in the correct form of the Infinitive.

1. The dog may (run) away. You must not let the door (open).

2. Well, sir I want (take) my words back. I’m sorry (call) you names.

3. Jack seems (study) German all his life.

4. He is said (injure) in a car accident.

5. He must (read) something funny; he is smiling all the time.

6. They seemed (learn) the news; they looked excited.

7. This book is said (sell) already.

8. Don’t worry about him, he is sure (to have) a good time at the moment.

9. Why (to go) into the matter at all?

10. He complained that he was always the last (to inform).

II. Complete using suitable infinitives.

1. They are planning... to the Canaries after they get married.

2. It was unnatural...

3.... is to believe.

4. To travel means...

5. Never forget...

6. I have good news...

7. The young man works hard...

8. They know him well enough...

9. One morning I came into the room...

10. We are likely...

11. The train was announced...

12. Jane proved...

III. Use bare infinitives where necessary.

1. We did everything we could... make him... join us.

2. Are you sure you can... afford... waste another year?

3. We’d rather... take a train than... fly.

4. Why not... go with us. Let’s... have fun.

5. We heard the postman... come up to the front door and he was seen.... slip a thick envelope into the post box.

6. He can’t but... admire her beauty and talent.

7. - What made you... terrorize me?

- I was made... do it.

8. When I happen... be in Arbat, I like... watch artists... paint.

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