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May, Might



Exercise 1. Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb may/migh.
1. Under the law you are allowed to make one photocopy for your personal use but you can't make multiple copies. 2. This is possibly the reason why they have refused to join us. 3. Perhaps I will have to take her to hospital; it is possible she has broken her arm in the accident. 4. It is possible he did not have her phone number. 5. When the World Cup was shown on TV, I was allowed to stay up late and watch it. 6. Perhaps your friend will help you, but I don't believe it. 7. Maybe they did not know that the problem was so urgent. 8. Would you mind my smoking here? 9. Why didn't you come? I needed your help badly. 10. Perhaps she has made a mistake, but I am not sure of it. She is a very punctual person.

Exercise 2. Fill in the blanks with may/might or can/could and make all necessary changes
1. You ____ (warn) me about it beforehand. 2. The weather is changing. It ___ (start) raining. 3. No, he ___ (not hear) your name. We tried to speak in a whisper. 4. He ___ (not hear) your name. That's why he did not say anything. 5. She ___ (not notice) us. We were standing too far away. 6. She ___ (not notice) us though we were standing beside her. 7. ____ I use your name as a referee? 8. She ___ (not hear) the news, that's why she looks as if nothing had happened. 9. She ___ (not hear) the news, nobody ____ tell her about it. 10. The professor says that I ____ (rewrite) the essay. 11. ____ I use your phone? 12. He (help) them when they were in trouble. 13. ____ he (say) it? No, it's not like him. He is a man of few words.
Exercise 3. Choose the right variant
1. I don't like the way you study. I think you ____ harder!

  1. might have worked

  2. might work

  3. could work

  4. could have worked


2. Let's wait a little. He ____ .

  1. may have come

  2. could have come

  3. may come

  4. might have come


3. She ____ of the plan herself. Somebody has suggested it to her.

  1. can't have thought

  2. may not have thought

  3. can't think

  4. may not think


4. They ____ our telegram, that's why they did not meet us.

  1. couldn't have received

  2. can't have received

  3. may not have received

  4. may not receive


5. She ____ my letter! — Don't be so angry with her. She ___ it by mistake.

  1. may not read, may do

  2. cannot read, can do

  3. might not have read, can't have done

  4. can't have read, might not have done


6. He ____ it. I don't believe you.

  1. is not able to say

  2. might not say

  3. can't have said

  4. might not have said


Exercise 4. Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs making necessary changes (you may have several variants)
1. He is in the garden. He ____ (read) a newspaper in the summerhouse. 2. Her son ____ (get) into trouble yesterday. I've seen him today and he looked quite happy and gay. 3. I don't remember him well but it seems to me he ____ (be) in charge of the Finance department last year. 4. He ____ already (get) used to driving on the left. He has been living in London for a year. 5. He ___ (receive) an emergency call, that's why he is out. 6. They ____ (not take up) this problem. It has already been solved. 7. Where is Mr. Black? — He ____ (receive) a foreign delegation. They ___ (come) at two o'clock. 8. Why haven't the Smiths arrived yet? — They ____ (lose) their way. They don't know the road well; 9. You ____ (introduce) me to your wife long ago. 10. He ____ (buy) a new car. He is deeply in debt. 11. He ___ (buy) a new car, but I am not sure. 12. They ____ already (arrive). Look, the windows are open. 13. Where is John? — He ___ (smoke) in the corridor. 14. I think for your children's sake you ___ (do) it. 15. You ____ (buy) this book for me. You know I have wanted to have it. 16. A wife ___ (obey) her husband, the Bible says. 17. You ____ (wait) for me, I knew the road well and found my way myself. 18. Judging by his papers on the writing table he ____ (work) for several hours. 19. ____ it (be) Nick? He has changed a lot. 20. They ____ (not know) of the plane's delay, otherwise they did not come at 2 o'clock.
Exercise 5. Find and correct the mistakes if any
1. I must not dress in my best. When I came, everybody was wearing jeans and T-shirts. 2. He must have known that she needed his help. 3. He had to have an accident in the thick fog. 4. You should phone her long ago. I am sure she is looking forward to your call. 5. With your knowledge of the language you may read the article. 6. I may not imagine Mary teaching students. She used to be so impatient. — You know time changes people. She is able to become quite different. 7. I am sure you might have done it much better. You did not try. 8. I was so angry, I must have thrown my boot at him. 9. May you do me a favour, please? 10. May I ask you to do me a favour, please?
Exercise 6*. Translate into English using the modal verbs
1. Что здесь происходит? Не могли вы бы вы сказать, в чем дело? — Должно быть, полиция ловит опасного преступника (criminal), и поэтому здесь нельзя пройти. 2. Он мог бы объяснить мне с самого начала, как это важно. 3. Тебе следует поторопиться. Мы можем опоздать. 4. Какой скучный фильм я посмотрел! Не стоило ходить в кино, я мог бы посмотреть что-нибудь по телевизору. 5. Тебе следовало бы сесть на диету (go on a diet) еще полгода назад. Посмотри на себя! Ты поправилась (gain) на 3 килограмма. Тебе нельзя есть сладкое. 6. Неужели она потеряла мой номер телефона? 7. Почему он молчит (keep silence)? — Может быть, он не расслышал ваш вопрос. Не могли бы вы его повторить? 8. Ты должен уважать (respect) своих родителей. 9. Наверное, он сегодня не придет. Уже восемь часов, а он должен был прийти в семь. 10. Вряд ли они уже вернулись. Они там впервые и могут задержаться (stay long).

THE INFINITIVE
Exercise 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Define the function of the Infinitives
To explain this simple fact is not so very easy.

We are to study the main laws of physics.

The author was to read a paper at the conference.

The next step will be to produce a diagram of the system.

Glass which is to be used for lenses must be almost colourless.

The exact level is hard to calculate.

The books by Pawling are interesting to read.

The experimental results are few and not easy to interpret.

He must have found out about the conference from the newspaper.

The explosion must have occurred long ago.

There are some other properties of water to be considered at this point.

There is a particular question to be discussed at length.

There will be six independent elements to be determined.

There is not very much experimental data on which to base a decision between these two possibilities.

The amount of polonium to be obtained from a uranium mineral can be simply calculated.

There are some other groups of compounds to be mentioned.

Joule was the first to note definitely this phenomenon.

There are only a finite number of wave numbers to characterize electronic states.

Most of the nuclear reactions to be studied are of this type.

Polonium was the first of the radioactive elements to be isolated by the chemists.

This theory will be adequate for practical applications through centuries to come.

These methods are to be described in the next chapter.

The methods that are to be described next were widely used.

The methods to be described are used in our laboratory.

The experiment is to be carried out in our laboratory next month.

We hope that the experiment to be carried out in our laboratory will provide new and reliable data.

Thе experiment which is to be carried out in our laboratory will last for ten or eleven hours.

This is the first factor to be taken into consideration.

Many examples of this anomalous behaviour are to be found in literature.

Here is one more important point for the speaker to explain.

He seems to know this rule well.

They are likely to come here.

I was not able to write my test. It proved to be too difficult.

The experiment turned out to be more timetaking than could be expected.

I happened to be out when he called.

The guests are likely to arrive soon.

The new method is believed to have given good results.

All students are supposed to know Newton's laws of mechanics.

The result is expected to agree with theoretical predictions.

The Greeks seem to have manufactured the first lens.

Such reaction was not observed to happen.

There does not appear to be an agreement between these results.

They can hardly be said to have discovered this phenomenon.

Dr. Irmes was expected to report his new discoveries.
Exercise 2. Open the brackets and choose the Infinitive in the Active or Passive Voice


  1. They are glad (invite / be invited) to the party.

  2. I don’t like (interrupt / be interrupted).

  3. He will be happy (see/ be seen) you.

  4. I was glad (meet/be met) at the station.

  5. Children like (tell/be told) tales and always (listen/ be listened) to them with interest.

  6. I did not think (interrupt/ be interrupted) you.

  7. He is glad (send/be sent) abroad.

  8. He likes (ask/be asked) his professor questions.

  9. He does not like (ask/ be asked) questions because he does not know how to answer them.

  10. Be careful with him. He is a very resentful person. He can’t bear (joke/be joked at).

  11. He does not like (laugh/be laughed) at other people.

  12. Look, a ship can (see/be seen) in the distance. Can you (see/ be seen) it?


Exercise 3. Change the sentences according to the examples

A

Example: It is simple to solve this problem. – This problem is simple to solve.

It is difficult to speak to such people. – Such people are difficult to speak to.

  1. It is expensive to buy a mink coat.

  2. It is impossible to get a good dinner in our canteen.

  3. It was difficult to start an engine in such cold weather.

  4. It is dangerous to stand on this ladder.

  5. It is rather difficult to deal with stubborn people.

  6. It is dangerous to drive a car in big cities.

  7. It is interesting to meet new people.

  8. It is simple to communicate with people due to Internet.

  9. It was unpleasant to watch their quarrel.

  10. It is always funny to listen to him.


B

Example: He came to the party the last. – He was the last to come to the party.

  1. He is the only one among us who gave up smoking.

  2. I was the next who spoke on the topic.

  3. He was the first who raised this question.

  4. She was the second who got an excellent mark.

  5. Paul was the last who greeted me.

  6. She is the first who was fired.

  7. He was the only one who jumped with a parachute.

  8. I am the next who will be interviewed.

  9. He was the only one who could speak Japanese.

  10. I was the first who noticed the mistake.

  11. His horse came in the race the last.

  12. She was the first among us who recognized them.



C

Example: It was the best time when she could find them at home. – It was the best time for her to find them at home.



  1. Here is a simple English book that you can read.

  2. The first thing they must do when they arrive is to phone home.

  3. This is a problem you should solve by yourself.

  4. There is nothing that we can add.

  5. These are children you can play with.

  6. It is not a question you may laugh at.

  7. There is nothing that we can do now.

  8. These are nice flowers you can buy.

  9. It was a little town where they could live a quiet life.

  10. It is quite natural that they will get married.


COMPLEXES WITH THE INFINITIVE

Complex Object

Exercise 1. Translate the sentences into Russian
1. There’s some information I want you to obtain.

2. He likes to see them work.

3. I don’t want them to say anything to me.

4. James watched her go.

5. I was dusting the saloon, and I saw him pass, and his face was white.

6. He let them go.

7. He saw the pain come into Jawson’s eyes.

8. We’ve often heard him whisper something to himself.

9. You can’t expect all people to take your words for granted.

10. Every one considered John Spenlow just the person to represent the firm.

11. He didn’t notice Mary approach them from behind.

12. We’ll make him come at ten.

13. You shouldn’t let the boy eat so much chocolate.
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Exercise 2. Make up sentences with Complex Object with the Infinitive
1. speak, I, have, heard, of his boyhood, never, him.

2. about something I, quite different, me, you, want, to tell.

3. what, this, her, say, made?

4. without, her; let, my sister, go, a word.
Exercise 3. Translate the following sentences

  1. Я хочу, чтобы ты просмотрела эти письма.

  2. Мы не ожидали, что он согласится с ними.

  3. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы вы были готовы через час.

  4. Что заставило его переехать на новую квартиру?

  5. Интересно, что его так рассердило?

  6. Я никогда не слышал, чтобы он говорил неправду.

  7. Никто не заметил, что я открыл дверь и вышел.

  8. Он хочет, чтобы вы ему помогли.

  9. Она попросила Анн показать ей письма.

  10. Я полагаю, что они раньше следующей пятницы не вернутся.

  11. Все считают его способным художником.

  12. Он велел помощнику все приготовить.

  13. Тебе бы хотелось, чтобы они передумали?

  14. Они не ожидали, что погода изменится.

  15. Ты не хочешь, чтобы это было забыто?

  16. Хотите ли вы, чтобы их познакомили с вами?

  17. Ваша история меня очень огорчила.

  18. Эта новость сделала меня совсем счастливым.

  19. Я хочу, чтобы вы познакомились с моим братом.

  20. Он хочет, чтобы я поехал в Лондон на днях.

  21. Они хотят, чтобы мы перевели 3 статьи на английский.

  22. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы он стал юристом.

  23. Она бы хотела, чтобы они пригласили ее на обед.

  24. Вы хотите, чтобы я сказал правду?

  25. Он хочет, чтобы вы сделали доклад?

  26. Она хочет, чтобы Петра повысили по службе.

  27. Хотели бы вы, чтобы я показал вам достопримечательности?

  28. Хотели бы вы, чтобы Елена присоединилась к нам?

  29. Я видел, что вы вышли из дома.

  30. Он видел, что я вошел в комнату.

  31. Он слышал, как она пела.

  32. Они слышали, как мы кричали друг на друга.

  33. Они заметили, что Петр побежал за угол.

  34. Вы видели, как они садились на 10-й автобус?

  35. Он видел, как я сошел с автобуса?

  36. Они слышали, как ты кричишь на Анну?

  37. Вы заметили, что он на вас смотрит?

  38. Ее слова разозлили меня.

  39. Его речь осчастливила нас.

  40. Кто вас заставил сделать это?

  41. Почему вы всех так нервируете?

  42. Что его заставляет так рано вставать?

  43. Кто разрешил вам брать мои книги?

  44. Почему вы разрешаете дочери ложиться так поздно?

  45. Я никому не разрешаю пользоваться моей машиной.

  46. Он не разрешает нам смотреть телевизор по утрам.

  47. Позвольте мне помочь вам.



Exercise 4. Open the brackets and use the Complex Object
Example: He expected (they, arrive) at 5. – He expected them to arrive at 5.


  1. Do you want (they, stay) at the hotel or with us?

  2. I’d like (the professor, look through) my report.

  3. Do you want (I, show) you the sights of the city?

  4. We expect (he, arrange) everything by the time we come.

  5. I want (she, tell) me the news in brief.

  6. He expected (the meeting, hold) in the Red Room.

  7. I would like (they, fix) an appointment for me for Tuesday.

  8. We want (she, introduce) us the president.

  9. I don’t want (they, be late) for dinner.

  10. He expected (she, invite) to party by the Smiths.

  11. I’d like (the dress, buy) by Saturday.

  12. I don’t want (she, treat) like Alice.

  13. We considered (he, be) an honest person.

  14. I don’t like (she, prevent) me from doing it.

  15. I suspect (he, help) by her.



Exprcise 5. Combine the sentences using the Complex Object
Example: I did not see him. He entered the house. –

I did not see him enter the house.

I saw him. He was entering the house. –

I saw him entering the house.


  1. They did not notice us. We passed by.

  2. He heard her. She was playing the piano.

  3. He saw her. She burst into tears.

  4. I felt her hand. It was shaking.

  5. He hasn’t heard us. We called his name.

  6. They haven’t seen the accident. It occurred at the corner.

  7. I heard them. They were arguing.

  8. She heard the footsteps. They were dying away.

  9. She felt something. It was crawling around her neck.

  10. We many times heard him. He told this story.

  11. She noticed the expression of his face. It changed suddenly.

  12. I heard somebody. He mentioned my name.

  13. I felt something hard. It hurt my leg.


Exercise 6*. Change complex sentences into sentences with the Complex Object


  1. I did not expect that she would forget about my birthday.

  2. She saw how the children were playing in the park.

  3. Do you know that he went abroad two days ago?

  4. I like to watch how she dances.

  5. She could hardly believe that he had been rescued.

  6. He expects that everybody will be ready to do this work.

  7. I don’t like when the children are late for dinner.

  8. Don’t consider that he is a hero. He is an ordinary man.

  9. I’ve heard how he was arguing with his father.

  10. I suspect that he has taken my money.

  11. She likes to watch how the sun sets.

  12. I hate when people shout at each other.

  13. They suppose that he will cope with this work.

  14. I’ve heard how she was crying.

  15. We expect that he will solve this problem soon.


Exercise 7. Open the brackets and use the proper form of the Complex Object


  1. Where is Nick – I saw (he, talk) to Kate a few minutes ago.

  2. Parents always want (their children, be) the best.

  3. I wouldn’t like (such valuable presents, give) to me.

  4. I noticed (he, write) something and (pass) it to Alice.

  5. We suppose (they, apologize) to us.

  6. She watched (the stars, sparkle) in the dark sky.

  7. I did not expect (he, behave) in such a way.

  8. We don’t want (our planet, pollute).

  9. I heard (he, work) in his study at night.

  10. They expected (he, buy) a more expensive car.


Exercise 8*. Paraphrase the following using complex objects with the Infinitive
E x a m p l e: She watched how he went She watched him go.


        1. He heard how one of the girls in the shop addressed Jane.

        2. She saw that the door of the sitting-room opened and her mother entered.

        3. She smiled when she heard, how he locked the door loudly.

        4. Jack watched how Eliza learnt then he walked slowly down the hall to his father’s room.

        5. I’ve never heard how he spoke of this life in Canada.

        6. Don’t let the child do it: the child shouldn’t play alone in the courtyard.

        7. The teacher made it so: his pupils did their exercise again.

        8. I helped the woman: she got out of the taxicab.

        9. The man told the dog: it had to lie.

        10. The news made it: I cried out for joy.

        11. They considered the idea: it was worthy of attention.


Exercise 9. Read the first sentence and write a second sentence from the words given

E x a m p l e: Jill didn’t have any money.

She /want/Ann / lend / her/ some

She wanted Ann to lend her some.
1. Tom’s parents were disappointed when he decided to leave home.

They / want / Tom / stay with them.

2. Please don’t tell anyone that I’m leaving my job.

I / not / want / anyone / know.

3. There’s a football match next Saturday between England and Scotland.

You / want / Scotland / win? -

4. Unfortunately someone had told Sue that I was going to visit her.

I / want / it /be a surprise.

COMPLEX SUBJECT

Exercise 10. Translate the following sentences
1. The head-mistress is expected to make a speech at the farewell party.

2. The picture that has no signature is believed to have been painted by Repin.

3. After the Romans left England in 409 A.D.*, London appeared to

have been more or less deserted for about a hundred years.

4. He seemed to be enjoying the performance.

5. No man of science is likely to achieve anything great unless he is prepared to follow the truth wherever it leads him.

6. There seems to be no one who would be indifferent to the theatre.

7. The artist is thought by most people to be a genius.

8. Nothing seems to have changed.

9. It seemed simpler to call here than to ask him to visit me.

10. However, lying on your couch seems to have relieved the discomfort.
Exercise 11. Paraphrase the following sentences so as to use a construction with the complex subject
A
1. It is expected Peter will establish a record tomorrow.

2. It is known Mr. Evans will deal with the matter.

3. It is said Bill prefers boating to swimming.

4. It is believed Ann’s son is a promising physicist.
B.

1. She was seen so: she entered the garden through a side gate.

2. The phone was heard: it was buzzing in the next room.

3. The plane was watched: it climbed gracefully and disappeared in the white clouds.

4. It was heard: the taxi was giving repeated signals down in the street.

5. Jimmy was heard so: he shouted something to the people on the bridge.
Exercise 12*. Translate the sentences into English using the Infinitive
A

1. Предполагают, что река течет в этом направлении.

2. Говорят, у него детство было очень трудным.

3. Кажется, она сделала это специально для вас.

4. Мне бы хотелось чтобы вы предложили Р. свою помощь.

5. Мы не ожидали, что обсуждение будет таким интересным.

6. Вы возьмете покупки с собой или хотели бы, чтобы их вам доставили домой?

7. Не позволяйте ей читать в постели.

8. Что заставило его сделать этот шаг?

9. Надеюсь, я не заставил вас долго ждать.

10. Говорят, водопады очень красивы.
B

  1. Говорят, он установил еще один рекорд (другой).

  2. Известно, что компания сейчас репетирует новую пьесу.

  3. Оказалось, что Билл хороший переводчик.

  4. Маловероятно, что они доберутся до станции вовремя.

  5. Известно, что делегация уже выехала домой.

  6. Полагают, что перевод уже напечатан.


C

  1. Казалось он забыл истинную цель своего прихода.

  2. Его считают одним из наиболее опытных специалистов (по истории театра)

  3. Предполагалось, что докладчик прочтет лекцию об экономическом развитии страны.

  4. Казалось, не было никого кто бы решил эту проблему.

5. Кажется он знает географию лучше, чем другие.

6. Их планы, вероятно, в будущем изменятся.

7. По-видимому я вас не понимаю.

8. Мне кажется, я вас неправильно понял.
Exercise 13. Open the brackets and use the Complex Subject

Example: He is thought (study) now. – He is thought to be studying now.

  1. He is considered (be) a good musician.

  2. They are thought (go away) some days ago.

  3. James is expected (make) a report next Wednesday.

  4. Steve is known (help) them to solve a problem when they were in trouble.

  5. Mozart is known (compose) a lot of wonderful pieces of music.

  6. The film is considered (be) the worst of the year.

  7. She is supposed (work) in the laboratory from2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow.

  8. They are known (make) a new discovery a month ago.

  9. He is expected (manage) the business himself.

  10. He is said (be) at the customs office now.

  11. The delegation is reported (leave) Prague tonight at 11a.m.

  12. They are know (live) in Egypt for a long time.

  13. He is believed (work) at an urgent problem now.


Exercise 14. Open the brackets and use the Complex Subject.
A

E x a m p l e: Do you remember his name? – Unfortunately, I don’t remember his name. – I don’t seem/appear to remember his name.


  1. They got married a month a month ago. Is she happy? – No, she is not happy.

  2. Does she have a key to her suitcase? – No, she has lost it.

  3. We are so late. I am sure he has gone. – No, he is waiting for us.

  4. She looks nice. – Yes, but she has put on weight.

  5. I want to be introduced to Mrs. Smith. – Peter will help you. He knows her well.

  6. I have much trouble with my new washing machine. – No problem. I know this type very well.

  7. Does he work at the same office? – No, he changed his job.

  8. Is she still abroad? – No, she returned two months ago and now is working at her new book.

  9. Look, this man is overhearing us. Speak more quietly.

  10. The president has left his country residence and is returning to the capital.


B.

E x a m p l e: Do you know Mr. Brown? – Do you happen to know Mr.Brown?


  1. I’ll visit Trafalgar Square if I am London.

  2. If anybody knows him, call the police.

  3. If you see Kate, ask her to phone me.

  4. Do you know how to get to the Tower?

  5. He’ll arrange everything if he goes on a tour.

  6. Does he know with whom Mary has gone to the Canaries?

  7. Have you see them leave?

  8. Can you change a pound?

  9. Has she seen where they parked their car?

  10. If I meet them, I’ll phone the police.


C.

Change your sentences using verbs “turn out” or “prove”.

Example: He know Mr. Brown. – He turned out/proved to know Mr. Brown.


  1. The interview with the young artist was rather interesting.

  2. The prices at the hotel were reasonable.

  3. The conversation with them was rather unpleasant.

  4. The young man was a smuggler.

  5. He was a qualified economist.

  6. The student’s knowledge of mathematics was above the average.

  7. Yesterday’s party was entertaining.

  8. The weather in this part of the country was rainy.

  9. The workshop was rather useful for economists, but for managers it was rather dull.

  10. I bought a book which was a best-seller.

  11. This unpleasant man who found faults with me during the interview was my manager.



Exercise 15. Make up sentences
1) To be delivered, on Saturday, the letter, is expected.

2) We, the job, right away, are supposed, to do.

3) Was found, behaviour, Nora's to be suspicions, son.

4) Company, to be pleasant, was considered, Constance.

5) Today, to be announced, the news is expected.

6) Your team, to win, the game, was expected.

7) To have made, our head engineer, an important discovery, was known.
Exercise 16. Choose the right variant
1. The rain seems ____. Call the children in. I don’t want them ___.

a) to be, to be got wet through

b) to be starting, to get wet through.

c) to have started, to have got wet through

d) to have been started, to be getting wet through

2.The English colony, Plymouth, in Massachusetts, is known ___ by the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620.

a) to be established

b) to have established

c) to have establishing

d) to have been established
3. Look, they are likely ___ to the news. They seem ____.

a) to be listening, to be excited

b) to listen, to be excited

c) to have been listening, to have excited

d) to have listened, to be being excited
4. He is sure ____ a liar. Everybody heard him ____ that in so many words.

a) to be, to say

b) be, say

c) to be, say

d) be, to say
5. When I came in, the discussion seemed __ to an end. They appeared ___ patience because they turned out ___ for it.

a) to have been coming, to have losing, be ready

b) to be coming, to be losing, not to be ready

c) to come, to lose, to be ready

d) to have come, to have lost, not to be being ready
6. Jack, you seem ___ too fast. The speed is already 100 miles. I am afraid. I want you ___ the speed till 40 miles.

a) to have driven, slow down

b) to drive, to slow down

c) to be driving, to be slowing down

d) to be driving, to slow down
Exercise 17*. Translate into English using the Complex Subject


  1. Стивен обязательно выиграет эту игру.

  2. Известно, что Питер уехал.

  3. Предполагают, что президент выступит на конференции.

  4. Эту пьесу считают самой интересной в театре.

  5. Кажется, что она готовит яблочный пирог (apple pie). Пахнет очень вкусно.

  6. Боб, наверное, нам поможет. – Он наверняка нам поможет.

  7. Полагают, что они уехали вчера.

  8. По-видимому, переговоры (talks) закончатся завтра.

  9. Полагают, что эта работа была выполнена успешно.

  10. Вряд ли этот факт имеет большое значение (be of great importance).

  11. Это, вероятно, случится, если ветер не перемениться.

  12. Говорят, что делегаты на конференцию уже приехали.

  13. Известно, что этот комитет был создан несколько лет тому назад.

  14. Он, по-видимому, пишет новую книгу.

  15. Предполагают, что они смогут решить этот вопрос тотчас же.

  16. Известно, что Джек Лондон написал много прекрасных книг.


Exercise 18*. Translate into English using the Complex Object
1. Я не ожидал, что этот полицейский будет таким невежливым (impolite) человеком. 2. Мы бы хотели, чтобы вы доставили (deliver) товары к концу июня. 3. Я ожидал, что ее пригласят туда. 4. Они не ожидали, что его спросят об этом. 5. Я слышал, как его имя несколько раз упоминалось на собрании. 6. Он не заметил, как мы подошли к нему. 7. Вы видели, как они над чем-то смеялись? 8. Мы не ожидали, что об этом объявят (announce) по радио. 9. Мне хотелось, чтобы она сказала нам, что она будет делать сегодня вечером. 10. Я думаю, что сегодня вы услышите, как она поет. 11. Когда он услышал, что его сын плачет, он встал и пошел в детскую комнату (nursery). 12. Я бы хотел чтобы никто не брал мои вещи.
Exercise 19. Open the brackets and write the correct form of the Infinitive


  1. The doctor wanted the patient _____.

a) to examine

b) to be examined

c) being examined
2. There are a lot of people who expect your country ___ the same as their own.

a) not to be

b) not being

c) not be
3. Did you hear the chairman ___ an announcement?

a) to make

b) making

c) be made
4. When I was waiting in the hall, I saw a girl ___ with a file in her hand.

a) came out

b) to come out

c) come out
5. Nobody expected the president of the company___to the party.

a) coming

b) to come

c) come
6. I saw him ____ round the corner and ____.

a) turn, disappear

b) to turn, to disappear

c) turning, disappearing

7. She noticed the children____ behind the tree but pretended to see nothing.

a) hiding

b) to hide

c) to be hidden
8. I want his article ___in November.

a) to publish

b) to be published

c) publishing
9. He did not expect her ___ about it.

a) to be asked

b) ask

c) interrupt

GERUND
Exercise 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Define the function of the Gerunds


  1. Reading books is useful.

  2. I like reading

  3. He insisted on taking part in the conference.

  4. On coming home he always has a rest.

  5. The author reports having applied a new method.

  6. Excuse my coming late.

  7. I am surprised at his being awarded the prize.

  8. Carrying out experiments is a must with every scientist.

  9. Would you mind showing one more slide?

  10. Would you mind my showing some slides to you.

  11. He could not help joining the discussion.

  12. There is one more point worth mentioning.

  13. It is no use searching for another approach.

  14. It is no good arguing about this issue.

  15. The motor went on running.

  16. We cannot help acknowledging the importance of this statement.

  17. Would you mind answering one more question.

  18. In spite of his words I could not help feeling excited.

  19. It seems to me the case is not worth mentioning.

  20. Go on demonstrating your slides.

  21. Avoid mixing these two substances.

  22. This paper is worth reading.

  23. I can't help regretting it.

  1. He had to give up experimenting.

  2. Let us try heating several metals.

  3. Excuse my interrupting you.

  4. He regrets having interrupted you.

  5. He does not like asking questions.

  6. He does not like being asked questions.

  7. He liked your asking questions.


  1. He reports having observed a new star.

  2. The authors report having solved the problem.

  3. I think of trying another approach.

  1. He succeeded in obtaining reliable results.

  2. He is fond of reading.

  3. He is fond of being read to.

  4. He is fond of your reading.

  5. He objected to sending them an invitation to the conference.

  6. They insisted on being sent to the conference.

  7. In making observations extreme care to avoid errors is necessary.

  8. The device has the merit of being suitable for many purposes.

  9. There is no necessity of making any corrections.

  10. The possibility of man being able to reach the moon was seriously discussed at that time.

  11. There is some reason for questioning this assumption.


Exercise 2*. Use the required form of the gerund and insert prepositions where necessary


  1. Good-bye, and thank you ever so much … (to come) with me.

  2. She was afraid … (to go) on public transport.

  3. She began to have frightful pains all over her, and she held her breath to prevent herself … (to cry) out and (to wake) her mother.

  4. She had the local habit … (to place) the word “eh” at the end of her remarks, questions and answers.

  5. His mother would not like the idea … (to eat) fruit unwashed.

  6. “It seems to me an awfully selfish way … (to look) at things”, said Philip.

  7. “I don’t see the use … (to read) the same thing over and over again”, said Philip.

  8. That child needs … (to take) care of.

  9. Jane, your nose wants … (to blow).

  10. Did he suspect her … (to see) him enter the room?

  11. “I’m not very good … (to guess)”, I said, with a laugh.

  12. I don’t like … (to wear) a black tie to movies. I enjoy … (to see) my movies when I eat popcorn.

Exercise 3. Translate the following sentences into English


  1. Эту книгу стоит прочесть.

  2. Эту выставку стоит посетить.

  3. Эту еду стоит попробовать.

  4. Вы не возражаете если я выключу телевизор? – Нет.

  5. Она не возражает если мы пойдем на ярмарку?

  6. Вы не возражаете если мы попробуем ваше печенье?

  7. Они не возражают если я открою окно?

  8. Я не могу не пригласить вас на ярмарку.

  9. Он не может не рассказать эту историю.

  10. Нельзя было не рассмеяться при виде лорда Б., переодетого в женское платье.

  11. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы пойти туда сейчас.

  12. Этого нельзя избежать.

  13. Никто не рискнул задать этот вопрос.

  14. Какой смысл делать это?

  15. Этот факт нельзя отрицать.

  16. Мы против того чтобы упоминать этот факт.

  17. Об этом не стоит спорить.

  18. Нам надо выслушивать твои жалобы.

  19. Я не привык спать днем.

  20. Он не привык чтобы с ним так обращались.


Exercise 4. Translate the following sentences into English, use them in situations of your own
Извините, что я вас прерываю.

Будьте любезны, дайте мне…

Вы не возражаете, если я буду читать здесь?

Я не могу не рассказать вам эту историю.

Я боюсь туда идти.

Ей это удалось.

С нетерпением жду вас.

Туда стоит съездить.

Exercise 5. Use the Gerund instead of the Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Russian

  1. Thank you for

  2. I'm thinking of

  3. It's worth

  4. I'm (not) used to

  5. There's no use in

  6. I'm looking forward to

  7. I didn't succeed in

  8. What's the use of

  9. I can't help

  10. I'm tired of

  11. I rely on

  12. The doctor is sure of

  13. He gave up

  14. He suggested

  15. The patient needs

  1. to call in the doctor

  2. to suffer from a pain

  3. to keep the temperature down

  4. to examine

  5. to operate

  6. to sneeze, to cough

  7. to make an appointment with the doctor

  8. to see a doctor

  9. to improve in fitness

  10. to gain in physical fitness

  11. to take more exercise

  12. to reject scientific medicine

  13. to recover in short order

  14. to diagnose the case

  15. to prevent the return of disease

  16. to use untested diets

  17. to x-ray


Exercise 6. Use the Gerund instead of the Infinitive and translate each sentence into Russian.

E x a m p l e. Peter has given up (to smoke).

Peter has given up smoking.

1. Philip has finished (to pack). 2. We all enjoy (to travel). 3. This door needs (to paint). 4. My transistor wants (to fix). 5. Will you please go on (to play the piano)? 6. I don't mind your (to do this work). 7. Nick is sure of his (to come here in time). 8. Thanks for (to bring the book). 9. Are you fond of (to watch TV)? 10. We look forward to (to see you soon). 11. We were all pleased with her (to sing). 12. I can't help (to laugh at his jokes). 13. It's no good (to look for it now). 14. It's worth (to see this play). 15. There's no use (to worry about these things).
Exercise 7. Combine the sentences using the Gerund.

E x a m p l e. Post a letter. First stick a stamp on the envelope.

Before posting a letter stick a stamp on the envelope.

1. Get on .the train. First buy a ticket. 2. Make a conclusion. First explore the problem carefully. 3. Enter the office building. Show your pass. 4. Buy a suit. First try it on.
Exercise 8. Make up sentences using the Gerund.

E x a m p 1 e . He wrote some letters and then went out.

After writing some letters he went out.

1. She laid the table and then brought in the tea. 2. The boys lay on the beach and then had a swim. 3. We visited the museum and then went to a tea-shop. 4. He packed and then went to the airport.
Exercise 9. Practise in using the Gerund. Compose flashes of conversation according to the model. Work in pair.

e x a m p l e 1. Somebody invited you to a party.

A. Thank you very much for inviting me to the party.

B. It's so nice you could come. (You're welcome.)

1. Somebody assisted you with your English. 2. Somebody helped you to arrange a visit. 3. Somebody treated you with sympathy when you were in trouble. 4. Somebody let you know about a press-conference.

E x a m p l e 2. A. You are late.

B. Excuse my being late. (Excuse me for being late.)

1. You've missed the speaker's point. 2. You've interrupted a person. 3. You didn't follow the teacher's explanations. 4. You ask someone an embarrassing question.

E x a m p l e 3. you can make a living by (to write, to paint, to teach, etc.).

You can make a living by writing (by teaching, by painting, etc.)
1. you can keep healthy and fit (to walk much, to consult the doctor regularly, to diet, to go in for sports, etc.); 2. a person can enjoy (to read, to go to concerts, to visit museums, to collect stamps, etc.); 3. you are good (not good) at (to play tennis, to learn foreign languages, to swim, to play chess, etc.)


Exercise 10. Insert prepositions in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.

  1. How many people today indulge … smoking?

  2. There's not much sense … refraining … smoking if you live in a big city.

  3. Thank you … calling in the doctor.

  4. Many people rely … herbs and unscientific procedure to treat all illness.

  5. There is no need … rejecting all of modern medicine.

  6. … using both approaches we can enjoy the best of two worlds.

  7. I'm surprised … his quick recovery.

  8. The doctor is sure … presenting the return of disease.

  9. Doctor didn't succeed … diagnosing the case.

  10. I'm thinking … taking more exercise to improve in fitness.

  11. I'm tired … sneezing and coughing all the time.

  12. A sick man is looking forward … gaining in physical fitness.

  13. My son is used … taking more strenuous activity.

  14. But for his disease he would never gave … smoking


Ex. 11. Read and translate the following sentences into Russian. Analyze the use of the Verbals

  1. New discoveries and surgical procedures seemed to make us immune to death itself.

  2. Looking back, we can see that optimism began to increase.

  3. Needless X-rays were thought to promote cancer.

  4. Even when done correctly, the medical approach to disease is incomplete.

  5. Natural healing means strengthening the body's immune system through nutritional and other natural means.

  6. To ignore these factors is to forgo a more effective treatment.

  7. The body must have sufficient vitality to recover from the trauma of intervention.

  8. Some people reacting against what they see as overdoctoring have rejected the technological approach almost completely.




  1. They've returned to the 19th c. relying on herbs, untested diets to treat all illness.

  2. There's no need to reject all of modern medicine.

  3. Today we are in the position of being able to take advantage of the best medical care and natural healing techniques.

  4. By using both approaches, dictated by good sense we can enjoy the best of the two of them.


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