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Exceptions:

The for-to-infinitive construction cannot be used after:

nice

kind

It’s sensible of somebody to do something з вашого боку …

silly

stupid

It’s nice of you to help him. – Мило з вашого боку, що ви допомогли йому.

2. Complex predicative. In this function the construction is usually used with the link-verb “to be”: That was for him to find out. What we want is for you to understand the matter clearly.

3. Complex object. The construction functions as object of both verbs and adjectives:

a) She watched for the door to open. He asked for the papers to be brought.

b) His family were anxious for him to do something. I’m so glad for you to have come at last.

Complex object may also be introduced by the formal “it”: I think it necessary for you to take a taxi. I believe it best for you to stay here. Your attitude made it difficult for him to tell the truth.

4. Complex attribute: There was no need for him to be economical. There’s nobody here for me to play with. Where is there for me to go?

5. Complex adverbial modifier of purpose: She paused for him to continue. He stepped aside for me to pass.

6. Complex adverbial modifier of result/consequence:

easy

too old for somebody to do something

young

easy

old enough for somebody to do something

young

He spoke loud enough for her to hear.

The wall was too high for anything to be visible.

Exercises:

1. Insert the infinitive with the particle “to” before it where necessary:

1. She began (to talk) of Moscow. 2. I don’t want them (to think) you in the wrong. 3. It was a command from her mother, and there was nothing for her (to do) but (to obey) it. 4. You must (to take) care not (to offend) her. 5. I’d rather not (to go) home that way. 6. “I think we’d better (to go) and (to get) dry,” he said. 7. I stood by the door and watched him (to take) the drinks over to Wells. 8. “Do you want (to write)?” – “Of course.” – “Then why not (to write) it?” 9. It heartened Mary (to hear) him (to speak) so lightly. 10. How dare you (to interfere) with my private concerns? No, don’t speak. Don’t try (to excuse) yourself. 11. Liza felt herself (to grow) red to the tips of her toes. 12. I had not seen Jimmie (to lose) his temper before. 13. Mrs. Carey rose (to help) her (to lay) the cloth. 14. Why not (to make) him a doctor like his father? 15. He would never cease (to regret) his lost opportunities. 16. I want (to begin) (to earn) my corn. 17. I used (to spend) a lot of time in Robinson’s rooms. 18. He never let himself (to be) angry.

2. Use the required form of the infinitive in brackets. Insert the particle “to” where necessary:

1. I want (to go) to the East. 2. That was the last thing she expected (to hear) him (to say). 3. At that hour she was unaccustomed (to disturb) by anyone. 4. She couldn’t let herself (to cry). 5. He wished (to make) the most of his opportunity. 6. He seemed (to think) over what he wanted (to say). 7. I watched the shore (to come) close, then (to swing) away, then (to come) closer. 8. He wants (to congratulate) you in person. 9. “As soon as Joe gets here,” Mel instructed, “I want (to notify) wherever I am.” 10. The question is, what had I better (to do) with this house? 11. Wrap up my lunch, child. I must (to go) now. 12. He doesn’t like (to keep) waiting. 13. I don’t like (to see) men (to cry). I don’t even like (to see) women or babies (to cry). 14. I hate (to leave) our fine house. 15. They do nothing but (to talk) about it all day long. 16. There was nothing (to do) but (to knit) all day long. 17. His face showed his grief and how upset he was, and his eyes seemed (to ask) for consolation. 18. He had felt that they should (to bring) up by their mother. 19. But he dared not (to ask) what was in her mind. 20. He felt that her friends ought (to choose) for her. 21. “We’re just going in,” he said to Bosinney; “You’d better (to come) back to dinner with us.” 22. The street and the house were quiet, but from St Charles Avenue and beyond could (to hear) distant sounds of the awakening city. 23. I have never heard anyone but them (to do) so.

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