- •Федеральное агентство по образованию
- •The verb
- •The indicative mood
- •The Indefinite Tense Forms
- •The Continuous Tense Forms
- •The Perfect Tense Forms, Common Aspect
- •The Perfect Continuous Tense Forms
- •Voice The Passive Voice
- •The subjunctive mood Forms of the type I should / he would (go) and I / he went in simple sentences and independent clauses
- •Forms of the type I should/he would (go) and I / he went
- •In complex sentences
- •Revision exercises
- •Forms of the type I / he should (go) and I / he go
- •General revision exercises
- •Modal verbs Must, To Have (to), To Be (to)
- •Insert the verb to be (to) or to have (to) in the necessary tense form.
- •Ought (to)
- •Can and May
- •Shall and Will
- •Insert would or should.
- •Non-finite forms of the verb The Infinitive
- •Insert the particle to where necessary.
- •1) Of purpose.
- •2) Without the anticipatory it.
- •2) Of result.
- •Insert the infinitives given in brackets. Use prepositions if necessary.
- •Insert the infinitive in the appropriate form and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Revision exercises
- •36. Translate into Russian.
- •37. Translate into English.
- •The Gerund
- •Revision exercises
- •The Participle
- •Exercises in Modern English Grammar for second year students
- •Редакторы: л.П. Шахрова
- •Цена договорная
Non-finite forms of the verb The Infinitive
State the form of the given infinitives.
to be mentioned; to have known; to have been dealt; to be shouting; to have been wanting; to smile; to be dancing; to have been told; to have been traveling; to be asked; to shut; to have said.
Supply forms according to the task.
Give the perfect form of the following infinitives (active voice):
to stay; to grow; to get; to have; to prefer; to continue; to sing; to see;
to be; to cry; to sleep; to stop.
Give the continuous form of the following infinitives (perfect and non-perfect, active voice):
to go; to run; to arrive; to study; to cut; to live; to come; to copy; to dye; to tie; to swim; to listen.
Give the passive form of the following infinitives (perfect and non-perfect):
to write; to give; to prove; to buy; to look for; to bring; to attack; to forget; to take care of; to play; to beat; to ring.
Give all the possible forms of the following infinitives:
to work; to lie; to carry; to choose; to stand; to show; to lay; to laugh;
to smoke; to like; to break; to strike.
Supply all the missing forms of the following infinitives:
to be done; to have been talking; to have made; to be held;
to have been tried; to be leaving; to be spoken of; to have risen;
to have been spending; to be selling; to be raised; to ski.
Build the form of the infinitive according to the description (take any verb that can have the form).
1. The passive non-perfect form. 2. The active perfect continuous form.
3. The active non-perfect non-continuous form. 4. The passive perfect form.
5. The active non-perfect continuous form. 6. The active perfect non-continuous form.
a) Use the infinitive in the non-perfect form of the active or passive voice.
1. I hate (to bother) you, but the man is still waiting (to give) a definite answer. 2. He hated (to bother) with trifling matters when he had many more important questions (to decide). 3. She would never miss a chance (to show) her efficiency, she was so anxious (to like) and (to praise). 4. The idea was too complicated (to express) in just one paragraph. It seemed it would take not less than a page (to put) it into words. 5. Is there anything else (to tell) him? I believe he deserves (to know) how the matter stands and (to tell) all about it. 6. The book is likely (to publish) and (to appear) on sale pretty soon. It is sure (to sell) well and (to sell) out in no time. 7. What he took to writing for was not (to earn) a living but a name. All he wanted was (to read) and not (to forget).
b) Use the infinitive in the required form of the active voice.
1. How fortunate he is (to travel) all over the world and (to see) so much of it. 2. The man appears (to know) practically all European languages; he is said (to learn) them while travelling. 3. The river was reported (to overflow) the banks and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city. 4. The girl pretended (to read) a book and not (to notice) me. 5. You seem (to look) for trouble. 6. It seems (to rain) ever since we came here. 7. It is so thoughtful of you (to book) the tickets well in advance.
c) Use the appropriate form of the infinitive.
1. The man seemed (to study) me, and I felt uneasy in his presence. 2. Perhaps it would bother him (to speak) about the quarrel. 3. He is supposed (to work) at the translation of the book for two years. 4. The only sound (to hear) was the ticking of the grandfather’s clock downstairs. 5. The book was believed (to lose) until the librarian happened (to find) it during the inventory. It turned out (to misplace). 6. The strength of the metal proved (to overestimate) by the designer. The engineer claimed (to warn) against its use for the purpose all along as he had been always sure it was likely (to deform) under great load. 7. We seem (to fly) over the sea for quite a time and there is yet no land (to see). 8. Not (to answer) would have been a wrong step. 9. We don’t seem (to acquaint), at least I can’t remember ever (to meet) him. 10. The third key remained (to test).
Translate into English.
1. Я рад, что дал вам эту книгу. 2. Я рад, что мне дали эту книгу. 3. Мы хотим проинформировать вас об этом. 4. Мы хотим, чтобы нас проинформировали об этом. 5. Мы рады, что встретили его на станции. 6. Мы рады, что нас встретили на станции. 7. Они очень довольны, что их пригласили на конференцию. 8. Они очень довольны, что пригласили вас на конференцию. 9. Я не думал прерывать ее. 10. Я не предполагал, что меня прервут. 11. Мне неловко, что я причинил вам столько беспокойства. 12. Он будет счастлив повидаться с вами. 13. Он был счастлив, что повидался с вами. 14. Он, казалось, подыскивал слова, чтобы точнее выразить все, что он хотел сказать. 15. Говорят, что комиссия уже познакомилась с нашей программой и изучает планы. 16. Как ему повезло, что он побывал в такой интересной поездке. 17. Он терпеть не может, когда над ним шутят. Впечатление такое, что он не понимает шуток. 18. Мне пришлось принять его приглашение, так как я знал, что отказаться было бы равносильно обиде или даже оскорблению. 19. Дети любят, когда им рассказывают сказки. 20. Мы притворились, что не заметили его ошибки, чтобы не смущать его. 21. Я вспомнил, что встречал уже этого человека. Мы как-то были вместе в туристском походе. 22. Вы, кажется, уже давно здесь сидите. Вы ждете кого-нибудь?
Translate into English. Pay special attention to the use of perfect and non-perfect forms of the infinitive.
1. Мы намерены вернуться к концу месяца. 2. Мы намеревались вернуться к концу месяца. 3. Мы намеревались вернуться к концу месяца (но задержались). 4. Ожидают, что иностранные спортсмены приедут за несколько дней до начала соревнования. 5. Предполагают, что в начале следующего месяца погода резко изменится. 6. Я надеялся достать билет на футбольный матч в прошлое воскресенье, (но не сумел). 7. Куда вы пропали? Ведь вы собирались прийти еще на прошлой неделе. 8. Я не хотел его обидеть, я думал помочь ему. 9. Я намеревался написать свой доклад на прошлой неделе (но заболел). Я надеюсь, что закончу его не позднее, чем послезавтра. 10. Рейс должен был быть беспосадочным, но из-за неблагоприятной погоды самолет вынужден был сделать посадку.