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Complex gerund construction

pron (pos. c.)

+ GERUND

noun (pos. c., gen. c.)

He insisted on my being examined by the doctor.

I know of Nick's father delivering lectures on chemistry.

EXERCISES

I. Transfer the verb in brackets into the form of Gerund using the corresponding preposition

1. I have no intention ... (to stay) here any longer. 2. She insisted ... (to help) me. 3. Are you fond ... (to play) chess? 4. He has had very much experience ... (to teach). 5. There is no possibility ... (to find) his address. 6. There is little chance ... (to see) her today. 7. We have the pleasure ... (to send) you our catalogues. 8. I think ... (to go) to the south in the summer. 9. He is afraid ... (to catch) cold. 10. I am proud ... (to have) such a son. 11. The rain prevented me ... (to come). 12. He is engaged ... (to write) a book. 13. They had very much difficulty ... (to find) the house.

II. Change the subordinate clauses with the Gerund using the corresponding preposition where necessary

1. When I received the telegram, I started home at once. 2. You may avoid many mistakes if you observe these rules. 3. When he entered the room, he greeted everybody. 4. After they had sat there a few minutes, they continued their journey. 5. While he was copying the text, he made a few mistakes. 6. I am thankful that I have been stopped in time. 7. I remember that I have read this book. 8. After she had tried all the keys on the ring, she finally found the right one. 9. He is proud that he has never been beaten at chess by his fellow students. 10. I don't remember that I have ever come across his name before. 11. His arm was not in a sling and showed no sign that it had been injured. 12. You can improve your knowledge of English if you read more.

III. Translate into English using the Gerund

1. Я не смогу перевести этот документ, не посмотрев нескольких слов в словаре. 2. Я думаю поехать на этот конгресс по проблемам макроэкономики осенью. 3. Я запишу номер вашего телефона, так как я боюсь забыть его. 4. Я помню, что меня уже спрашивали о проблеме исследования экономической среды. 5. Придя домой, я сразу начал работать. 6. Я поблагодарил его за то, что он купил мне такие интересные книги по маркетингу. 7. Он понимает важность изучения иностранных языков. 8. Он был занят переводом какой-то статьи на тему о совершенной конкуренции, когда я пришел. 9. Получив телеграмму, я немедленно позвонил директору. 10. Планируя вашу работу на будущий месяц, вы должны принять во внимание сниженные объемы производства. 11. Имеются специальные суда для перевозки леса. 12. Он решил послать ей письмо воздушной почтой вместо того, чтобы послать телеграмму.

IV. Transfer subordinate clauses into the complex Gerund Constructions using the corresponding preposition

1. Do you mind if I close the window? 2. The doctor insisted that I should stay at home. 3. Will you object if I smoke here? 4. There is a probability that he will be appointed chief engineer at our plant. 5. There is no chance that they will call on us to-night. 6. There is no possibility that we shall see him this week. 7. There is no hope that you will receive a letter from him soon. 8. We were informed that the ship had arrived at the port. 9. You will excuse me if I ask you again. 10. We insisted that he should come with us. 11. Would you mind if he came to your lecture? 12. I have heard that your son has been awarded the grant to study business in London.

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