b) Make up sentences with the word-groups you have translated.
137. Point out the Complex Objects with the Second Participle. Translate the
sentences into Russian;
1. He had his luggage sent to the station. 2. How often do you have your carpets cleaned? 3.
Have you got your watch repaired? 4.1 want it done as soon as possible. 5. We decided to have our
photos taken after the final exam. 6. Get the rooms dusted and aired by the time they arrive. 7. I
haven't had my nails polished yet. 8. I'm having a new dress made. 9. He thought it necessary to have
the ceiling of the room whitewashed. 10. They found the door locked. 11. Mrs. Mooney watched the
table cleared and the broken bread collected. 12. He heard his name called from behind.
REVISION EXERCISES ON THE VERBAIS
138. State the function of the Infinitive in the following sentences and translate
them into Russian:
1. To live a healthy life in the country was good for them. 2. It was a great happiness to him
to discover that she was in complete agreement with him in opinions. 3. It was a real pleasure to him
to give pleasure to others. 4. She had never learned the habit of command: her habit was to ask
permission. 5. The dearest wish of his heart was to have a boy. 6. His first act was to seek the tailor
that Glover had recommended. 7. Margaret's visit was exciting. He started to plan her reception. 8.
The company began to drift in a polite group towards the door. 9. The train began to slow down.
"Why, here we are in Oxford!" said the man. 10. We used to play in the garden behind the house. 11.
Now you can do whatever you like. 12. But she had to turn round again; her father was coming. 13.
"Listen, Gilbert, I've got to talk to you seriously." But Mr. Pinfold would not answer. 14. Dixon tried
to suppress his irritation. 15. He asked us not to move and stay where we were. 16. He taught his boy
to swim. 17. Mary warned us not to be late, 18. My dear child, it's not a thing to joke about. 19.
"How am I to find that house," he thought, "There isn't anyone to ask." 20. This is the right thing to
do. 21. I need a pen to write with. 22. "I don't want anything to eat," said Felicity. 23. And William
went to London to start a new life. 24. He opened his eyes too late to see the momentary gleam of
light from the corridor. 25. I wish I were young enough to help you.
139. Complete the following sentences, using infinitives or infinitive
constructions:
1. I didn't expect... . 2. Oh, how nice of you ... . 3. We are all very glad ... . 4. She doesn't
like ... . 5. What would you do if you saw ... . 6. I'm so sorry ... .7. The book seems ... . 8. It would be
of great use ... . 9. What is done ... . 10. There's nothing ... . 11. The difficulty is ... . 12. I'm not quite
sure... . 13. It hasn't yet been decided .... 14. He is unlikely ... . 15. Nobody will ever make ... . 16.
You are too inexperienced ... . 17. She appeared ... . 18. She is old enough ... . 19. It's too late, he
can't ... . 20. Judging from the shadows under his eyes, he must... .
140. Use the Gerund or the Infinitive of the verbs in brackets. Fill in the blanks
with appropriate prepositions:
1. He was so young, so gay, he laughed so merrily at other people's jokes that no one could
help (like) him. 2. Yalta is a nice town (live) ... , 3. He was on the point... (quarrel) with her. 4. I want
you (help) me (pack) this suitcase. 5. I should love (go) to the party with you; I hate (go) out alone.
6. Don't forget (put) the book in the right place. 7. I forgot (put) the book on the top shelf and spent
half an hour or so ... (look) for it. 8. She told me how (make) clothes (last) longer. 9. Mother says she
often has occasion (complain) ... (he, come) late. 10. ... (do) the exercise you should carefully study
the examples. 11. You must encourage him (start) (take) more exercise. 12. Bob was greatly ashamed
... (beat) in class by a smaller boy. 13.1 looked around me, but there was no chair (sit) ... . 14. We
heard ... (he, come) back today. 15. She could not bear the thought ... (he, stay) alone. 16. Are you
going (keep) me (wait) all day? 17. He pushed the door with his toe ... (put) his suitcases down. 18. I
should have gone (fetch) the doctor instead ... (remain) where I was. 19. Oh, Robert, dearest, it's not
a thing (joke) about. I've so loved (be) with you. I'll miss you more than anyone. 20. His first
impulse was (turn) back, but he suppressed it and walked in boldly. 21. "I'm sorry, Margaret," he
said, "I'm too old (start) (play) hide-and-seek with school girls."
141. Translate the sentences into English, using the Gerund:
1. Ты предпочитаешь готовить сама или обедать в институтской столовой? 2. Нельзя
быстро выздороветь, не принимая лекарства регулярно. 3. Я советую вам перестать
беспокоиться о ребенке. Он уже вне опасности. 4. Всем понравилась мысль отпраздновать
день рождений Джона за городом. 5. Мы решили прогуляться перед тем, как лечь спать. 6.
Мальчик боялся появиться дома в таком виде. Было ясно, что он заслуживает наказания. 7.
Она не привыкла получать подарки и была удивлена, увидев на столе великолепные розы. 8.
Вам не следовало бы настаивать на том, чтобы вам сказали об этом. 9. Из-за одного этого
стоило вернуться домой. 10. Мы не могли не улыбнуться серьезности ребенка. 11. Помимо
того, что он прекрасный актер, он еще и опытный режиссер. 12. Я не помню, чтобы он когда-
либо поздравлял меня с днем рождения. 13. Почему вы отпустили пациента, не измерив ему
кровяное давление? 14. Я думаю принять участие в первенстве института по шахматам. 15.
Моя спутница поблагодарила меня за то, что я присмотрела за ее багажом. 16. Я очень люблю
плавать и стараюсь никогда не упустить возможности искупаться. 17. После этой неприятной
сцены она избегала, чтобы ее видели в обществе. 18. Вы не возражаете, если я положу вам
еще порцию пирога? 19. Мы не могли даже мечтать о том, чтобы попасть на премьеру этого
спектакля. 20. Она продолжала развлекать гостей, как будто ничего не случилось.
142. State whether the -ing- form is a participle, a gerund or a verbal noun:
1. To my mind the setting of the scene was beautiful. 2. As to his stooping, it was natural
when dancing with a small person like myself, so much shorter than he. 3. I found him in exactly the
position I had left him, staring still at the foot of the bed. 4. If possible, give up smoking, at least for
a time. 5. There you can see the Fire of London with the flames coming out of the windows of the
houses. 6. Having finished the work, he seemed more pleased with himself than usual. 7. Pausing in
his story, Burton turned to me. 8. I admired the grounds and trees surrounding the house. 9: Father
said that we were not to let the fact of his not having had a real holiday for three years stand in our
way. 10. I saw there wooden cabins with beds, electric light, running water. 11. Most Englishmen are
not overfond of soup, remarking that it fills them without leaving sufficient room for the more
important meat course. 12. The evening meal goes under various names: tea, "high tea," dinner or
supper depending upon its size and also social standing of those eating it. 13. Colleges give a
specialized training. 14.1 want you to give my hair a good brushing. 15. The boys could not go
without asking permission. 16.1 am much pleased with my surroundings.
143. Point out the verbals and comment on them:
