Grammar exercises. English for technical institutes (Shevtsova G. V) Unit To be
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Translate into Russian.1 . The buyers want to know our terms of payment. 2 . This is for you to decide. 3 . The plan of our work will be discussed at the meeting to be held on May 25. 4 . To walk in the garden was a pleasure. 5 . Jane remembered to have been told a lot about Mr. Smith. 6 . I felt him put his hand on my shoulder. 7 . She seems to be having a good time at the seaside. 8 . To advertise in magazines is very expensive. 9 . He knew himself to be strong enough to take part in the expedition. 10.To see is to believe. 11.To tell you the truth, this company has a very stable position in the market. Put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary. 1 . My son asked me … let him … go to the club. 2 . You must make him … practice an hour a day. 3 . She was made … repeat the song. 4 . He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try. 5 . Let me … help you with your work. 6 . She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer. 7 . You ought … take care of your health. 8 . I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it. 9 . He was seen … leave the house. 10 . We had … put on our overcoats because it was cold. 11 . The man told me not … walk on the grass. 12 . Have you heard him … play the piano? 13 . You had better … go there at once. 14 . I would rather not … tell them about it. 15 . We shall take a taxi so as not … miss the train. Translate into Russian. 1. I called every morning to see if there was any news. 2. We stopped to have a smoke. 3. He came here to speak to me, not to you. 4. The car was waiting at the door to take them to the station. 5. To explain the problem he drew diagrams all over the blackboard. 6. The steamship “Minsk” was chartered to carry a cargo of timber from St.Petersburg to Hull. 7. Under clause 35 the charterers were to supply the steamer with icebreaker assistance to enable her to enter or to leave the port of loading. 8. To meet the increased demand for industrial goods, a great number of new shops have been opened in the towns. 9. The first lot is ready for shipment, but to economize on freight we have decided to ship it together with the second lot. 10. Please send us your instructions at once to enable us to ship the machines by the 20th of May. Some sentences are correct, some are not. Find mistakes and correct them.
Choose the correct variant 1.Are you sure I can’t (convince / make) you to come with us? 2.Evan’s friends (made /persuaded) him to jump into the pool. 3.Mum, will you let me go to the party? – Elli asked her mum (to let / let) her go to the party. 4.She felt unable (to speak /speaking) to her father after the divorce. 5.I am always ready (to eat /to do) blueberry pie with whipped cream. 6.Would you like (to have /having) dinner with us on Friday? 7.They fulfilled their promise (to buy / buying) their daughter a pony. 8.He locked the door (to keep / to take) everyone out. 9.They decided (to start / starting) a business together. 10.Were you surprised (to see / seeing) her again so soon? 11.The question is easy (to answer / to speak). 12.The man asked me how (to get / to land) to the airport. 13.I warned him (not to drive / not driving) too quickly because of the bad weather. 14.We showed how (to use / using) the new equipment. 15.You should (ask / to ask) your parents. Translatethefollowingsentences Они обещали прочитать мой отчет сегодня. Я наконец-то закончил читать эту книгу! Вместо этого мы решили пойти в кино. Я предлагаю оплатить чеком, это безопаснее, чем наличными. Я хотел бы пойти на вечеринку с тобой. Я не люблю ждать. Я не хочу уходить. Я предложил помочь. Мы не можем позволить себе купить новую машину в этом году. Наконец я смог закончить работу. Она пыталась достать книгу с высокой полки, но была слишком маленького роста. Учитель ожидал, что Сара будет усердно учиться. Он научился кататься на велосипеде в возрасте 5 лет. Ты знаешь что делать, если в магазине будет пожар? |