Упражнения по теме «Инфинитив и герундий»
(интерактивный тест)
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Упражнение 1. 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. This writer is said to have written a new novel.
8. She seems to be having a good time at the seaside.
9. They watched the boy cross the street.
10. To advertise in magazines is very expensive.
Упражнение 2. 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.
Упражнение 3. Use the appropriate form of the infinitive.
1. They want (to take) to the concert by their father.
2. I am glad (to do) all the homework yesterday.
3. This plant is known (to produce) tractors.
4. He wants his son (to become) a lawyer.
5. The enemy army was reported (to overthrow) the defense lines and (to advance) towards the suburbs.
6. He seems (to know) French very well: he is said (to spend) his youth in Paris.
7. You had better (to call) our distributors at once.
8. We are happy (to invite) to the party.
9. That firm is reported (to conduct) negotiations for the purchase of sugar.
10. It seemed (to snow) heavily since early morning.
Упражнение 4. Put "to" where necessary.
1. I think you ought ... apologize.
2. Make him ... speak louder.
3. Help me ... carry this bag.
4. My son asked me ... let him ... go to the theatre.
5. I must ... go to the country.
6. It cannot ... be done today.
7. She asked me ... read the letter carefully and ... write an answer.
8. The man told me not ... walk on the grass.
9. Let me ... help you with your work.
10. She ought ... take care of her health.
Упражнение 5. 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. To meet the increased demand for industrial goods, a great number of new shops have been opened in the towns.
8. The first lot is ready for shipment, but to economize on freight we have decided to ship it together with the second lot.
9. Please send us your instructions at once to enable us to ship the machines by the 20th of May.
Упражнение 6. Translate into English using the Objective Infinitive Construction (Complex Object) where possible.
1. Он хочет, чтобы мы пришли к нему сегодня.
2. Я хотел бы, чтобы вы подождали меня здесь.
3. Он хочет, чтобы его сын стал врачом.
4. Она хочет, чтобы ее пригласили на вечер.
5. Мы не хотели, чтобы нас прерывали.
6. Хотите ли вы, чтобы я вам помог?
7. Я хочу, чтобы его статья была опубликована.
8. Доктор не хочет, чтобы вы ехали на юг.
9. Он хочет, чтобы груз был застрахован.
10. Она не любит, чтобы дети готовили уроки вечером.
Упражнение 7. Make infinitives (add "to") or gerunds (add "-ing") of the verbs in brackets.
1. When I'm tired, I enjoy ... television. (watch)
2. It was a nice day, so we decided ... for a walk. (go)
3. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy ... for a walk? (go)
4. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind ... (wait)
5. They don't have much money. They can't afford ... out very often. (go)
6. I wish that dog would stop ... It's driving me mad. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened ... the police if we didn't stop the noise. (call)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested ... dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don't want to risk ... the train. (miss)
10. I'm still looking for a job but I hope ... something soon. (find)
Упражнение 8. Complete the following sentences with infinitives (add "to") or gerunds (add "-ing") of the verbs below.
answer, apply, be, be, listen, make, see, try, use, wash, work, write
1. He tried to avoid ... my question.
2. Could you please stop ... so much noise?
3. I enjoy ... to music.
4. I considered ... for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished ... your hair yet?
6. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk ... knocked down.
7. Jim is 65 but he isn't going to retire yet. He wants to carry on ...
8. I don't mind you ... the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9. Hello! Fancy ... you here! What a surprise!
10. I've put off ... the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
Упражнение 9. Make infinitives (with or without "to") or gerunds (add "-ing") of the verbs in brackets.
1. She doesn't allow ... in the house. (smoke)
2. I've never been to Iceland but I'd like ... there. (go)
3. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me ...? (do)
4. She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me ... it. (read)
5. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed ... (go)
6. Where would you recommend me ... for my holidays? (go)
7. I wouldn't recommend ... in that restaurant. The food is awful. (eat)
8. The film was very sad. It made me ... (cry)
9. Carol's parents always encouraged her ... hard at school. (study)