Participle II

Exercise 6.

1.I was in a huge garden, filled with flowers.2.He was silent for a while, lost in thought.3.Diana was listening attentively to Gwen, touched by what she was telling her.4.The farm was being sold for the debt already paid.5.Fatigue found expression in the knitted brows of my father.6.Picking her way through deep snow on uncleared sidewalks, Inez headed there. (A.H).7.Under one of the shirts a folded sheet of yellow paper caught his eye.8.Two years ago Inez had been a pleasant-appearing well-preserved woman.9.Directed by Benjamin Twist, the production is a delightfully theatrical retelling of Dickens's famous novel.10.There wasn't a scrap of evidence to link him with the body found on the Thames foreshore at the low tide.11.I could see the drawn muscles relax.12.A lost and crying child wandered directly into Mel's office.

Exercise 7.

1.Though surprised, she didn't start asking question. 2.(When) left alone, the child began to cry.3.If helped, he'll do the work in time.4.As expected, no agreement was reached that day.5.Though turned down, the offer seems interesting to me.6.Even if invited, I shan't go there.7.When looked at from afar, the picture makes a stronger impression.8.He turned and left us, as if offended.9.If asked, I shan't say anything. 10.Excited by the events of the past day, she couldn't fall asleep for a long time.11.Thus absorbed in thought, he took no notice of those present.12.She stood motionless for some moments, as if turned into stone.13.If put out, he wouldn't keep silent.14.He took a seat in the first row, as told.15.If sent for, he never refuses to come.16.He bowed when introduced to the guests.17.Though bored with the company, he decided to stay till the end of the party.18.When released, he decided not to return home.19.You won't be put in prison, unless proven guilty.20.For several years the museum remained closed for visitors.21.Everybody was worried by his absence.22.He looked quite convinced when speaking about that.23.Her voice sounded puzzled.

Exercise 9..

1.at, by.2.about, at, of, by.3.in.4.with.5.about, at, with.6.of.7.about.8.at, by.9.about, for, over.10.about, at, over.11.for.12.about, at, over

Exercise 11.

1) a surprised look; 2) events surprising everybody; 3) a man forgotten by everybody; 4) a man constantly forgetting everything; 5) a castle demolished many centuries ago; 6) constructions (being) demolished by natural disasters; 7) a lorry (being) unloaded in the middle of the road; 8) questions often asked at the exams; 9) the question (being) discussed now; 10) the question discussed yesterday; 11) the students discussing this question; 12) the guests arrived late; 13) the author who wrote this work; 14) a well-brought boy; 15) a defeated army;

16) the army being defeated.

15)a defeated army.

Exercise 13.

1.Though defeated, he decided not to give in.2.The decision made yesterday seems to me to be definitive.3.We are all delighted at (by) your playing.4.Not knowing their whereabouts, I can't of course warn them about the danger.5.If well and regularly watered, these plants will soon break into blossom.6.(When) dining, he didn't utter a word.7.She stayed in her room refusing to go downstairs.8.Quickly coming up to the rostrum, he began to speak loudly and confidently.9.When introduced to each other, they quickly found a common topic for conversation.10.They were both silent, not being (having been) introduced to each other.11.I would say it's a dream come true.12.He recoiled as if expecting a blow.13.As expected, he didn't answer our letter.14.He took out of his pocket a folded sheet of paper and gave it to the reporter standing near by.15.They will be punished for the crimes perpetrated during the war.16.Taking the glass from the table he drained it at one draught.17.Putting aside the papers, he looked inquiringly at the man, who had come up to his table.18.(While) re-reading the text, he noticed some more mistakes in it.19.Having read the text through again, he corrected all the mistakes which he had noticed.

Exercise 17.

1.Returning, she found him gone.2.Why don't you want to have your hair cut?3.He wants the contract signed today.4.He felt his face blushed (flushed).5.Did you hear the door opened?6.Where did you have such a beautiful dress made?7.I didn't see the post delivered today.8.When did you have the telephone installed?9.He had his leg wounded in this battle.10.I saw the bag snatched out of the girl's hands.11.The letter was found on the table unopened.12.He is believed recovered.13.Quickly get your arguments finished!14.The children were left locked in the room.15.The money is considered stolen.16.We want to have our photo taken.17.In this way you won't get yourself respected.18.I don't want myself forgotten so quickly.19.When did you have your passport stolen?20.You won't make yourself heard in this noise.21.I don't want myself criticized.

Exercise 19.

1.Everything (being, having been) settled, he felt calmer.2.Her hair cut and waved, she looked 10 years younger.3.Everything packed, he was told to call a taxi.4.She sat in an arm-chair by the window, her eyes closed.5.The day being cold and rainy, it was decided to stay at home.6.She didn't answer, her lips pressed tight.7.All the questions having been discussed, the meeting soon came to an end.8.She passed by us, her eyes averted.9.The door being open, he could hear what they were talking about.10.Everything put in order, she sat down to have a rest.11.Much time having been wasted, we can't stay here any longer.12.He went on sitting at the table, the plate with soup untouched before him.13.Everybody having taken their seats, the concert began.14.The patient's condition having improved, it was decided to put off the operation.

Gerund

Exercise 6.

Subject

1.I see it's no use arguing with him now. 2.In winter there is no getting to this village in the mountains either by helicopter or by bus. 3.Reading detective stories was her only entertainment.4.Smoking at our faculty must be forbidden.5.It's no use phoning them at such a late hour.6.Speaking at meetings is a real torture for many people.7.Doing something is better than just waiting.

Predicative

1.His plan meant returning to the laboratory and completing the experiment.2.The main thing is going on with our work in spite of all the difficulties.3.During my absence your task will be feeding and walking the dog.4.Her vocation is teaching small children to dance.5.The only thing we can do now is bandaging the wound.

Part of a compound verbal predicate

1.He is at home. Go on phoning till he picks up the receiver.2.He spoke so softly and monotonously that soon everybody stopped listening to him.3.The clock struck 11, and she started worrying.4.I looked through the window: the thick snow went on falling.6.He was answering so reluctantly that she stopped asking him questions and turned to his friend.7.He burst out laughing when he heard the story.

Direct object

1.Avoid making such mistakes in future.2.She doesn't like being disturbed when she is working.3.I regret telling them nothing when we met.4.He denies having anything to do with the theft.5.You seem to be enjoying doing nothing.6.What do they intend to do under such circumstances?7.I remember turning off the gas before leaving.8.Did you completely forget promising to help me?9.Do you mind waiting a bit more?10.I suggest putting off the visit till a more opportune moment.11.She was busy tidying up the flat.12.Do you think the coat is worth buying?

Prepositional object

1.Thank you for helping me to cross the street.2.He is not accustomed to being criticized.3.Nobody will object to postponing the meeting.4.He is accused of selling (having sold) secret information to our competitors.5.I'm afraid nothing will prevent her from meeting him.6.I insist on being told the truth.7.Nobody suspected her of having lied all this time.8.Did you succeed in convincing them that you were right?9.She is good at cheating people.10.Aren't you afraid of returning so late?

Attribute

1.I see no harm in informing them about it.2.Do you like his way of explaining the rule?3.I'm afraid you'll have difficulties in finding an interesting job here.4.I've come here with the intention of finding out all the circumstances of what happened. 5.I hate your habit of keeping silent when you are asked a question.6.His skill in (at) drawing scenery is just amazing.7.She felt irritation at being disturbed.8.There is hardly any sense in wasting money on such a doubtful project.9.I've got no objections to working with you. 10.He has no reason for turning down this proposal.

Adverbial modifiers

1.They walked without stopping for several hours.2.She began tidying up by throwing away all old letters and newspapers.3.In translating this text he made several mistakes.4.Besides looking after the child she has many other duties about the house.5.Did he make up a will after learning about his disease?6..In spite of feeling unwell she went to this meeting.7.She hesitated for a moment before opening the letter.8.You can find it out by phoning the inquiry office.9.In your place I would get down to business instead of quarrelling.10.Is it possible to improve pronunciation by listening to tape-recordings?11.Her eyes were swollen and red for crying.12.In defending himself he revealed the name of the leader of the gang.

Exercise 10.

1.Since disappearing he hasn't been seen for 8 days. (D.T.)2.Much depends on getting him back. (S.L.).3.Just as soon as mankind turned its energy to decreasing its needs instead of increasing its desires, the whole thing was easy. (S.L.).4.Yesterday morning they walked in again and started looking at CDs. (D.T.) .5.I don't mind saying that accidents of this sort were the most distressing feature of civilization till we took steps to cut out all accidents. (S.L.).6.I've a very simple system for finding a house at night be merely knocking at the doors in the neighbourhood till I get it. (S.L.).7.Jones fetched a parcel from the sideboard and began unwrapping it. (S.L.).8.The spyglass was quite incapable of copying even with the mildest vibration. (A.M.L.) 9.He nodded in understanding, then surprised her by saying, "So you'll come anyway, at my request." (J.L.).10.You are all used to being together, after all these years. (D.S.).11.There must be brokers and it's a perfectly decent and honorable way of earning a living. (S.M.).

Exercise 11.

1.She'd think it wrong to help you to live without doing anything. (S.M.).2.But he knew how much being in Paris meant to her. (D.S.).3.Try to get in here without being observed. (E.Q.).4.Aunt Euphemia was always accusing her of trying to steal her money. (E.Q.).5.She said her sister Euphemia couldn't stand having a cat about her. (E.Q.).6.He had no means of disposing of the body. (A.Chr.).7.Trouble with the police might mean being deported. (M.P.).8.I remember meeting the pair not so very long ago at luncheon. (S.M.).9.I cannot avoid saying that I think it was very rash of him. (E.S.).10.Euphemia was afraid. Of what? Of being murdered for her money. (E.Q.).11.She suspected her sister of trying to poison her. (E.Q.)

Exercise 13.

1.But Sabrina realized, much too late, the horrible impropriety of her accepting the invitation. (J.L.).2.He knew very well that the class of people who had been invited by Neville might be offended by someone not of their own class being at the same gathering as they were. (J.L.).3.Unfortunately there's no doubt about our loving each other. (A.Chr.).4.It seems odd to think of him being dead. I never liked him! But I can't get used to the idea of his being dead. (A.Chr.).5.Even now, can you think of any reason for him going? (A.H.).6.They didn't care what he thought of their arranging his life for him. (J.L.).7.In that case there doesn't seem to be any point in my forbidding it. (S.M.).8.He had the air of a stockbroker starting on a holiday. (S.L.).9.I shall be more comfortable if I can count on your keeping an eye on him. (S.M.).10.I remember him telling me once, "After all I can't live with them for ever." (S.M.).11.All the evidence points to Lowen being the man who forced the safe. (A.Chr.).12.Robert de Niro has become a virtual recluse because he can't stand fans pestering him in the street. (N.I.).13.What would poor Sir John have said? He never liked your marrying Mr. Hale. (E.G.)

14.The sight of the captain searching about the upper deck would do nothing to increase the passengers' confidence in the "Campari". (A.M.L.)

Exercise 14.

1.I had no difficulty in memorizing these events.2.He was proud of having helped us.3.The noise of the engines prevented us from talking.4.The rain was pouring without stopping.5.Before putting the letter into the envelope she carefully read what was written.6.I can't get used to the idea of your being there quite alone.7.I insist on his apologizing to you. 8.Do you remember his telling you about it?9.I don't feel like returning to this subject.10.You haven't thanked me yet for saving your life. 11.On receiving the telegram he started making preparations for the journey.12.Unfortunately we can't help their criticizing us.13.He kept silent for a while before answering.14.This matter is worth taking trouble over.15.They came to an agreement without much arguing.

Exercise 15.

1.Why do they go on arguing though everything is clear already?2.When will you stop asking such silly questions?3.On hearing the answer everybody burst out laughing.4.Again you are watching TV instead of studying.5.She is very good at cooking.6.You have never mentioned your studying at school together.7.In childhood she dreamt of becoming an actress.8.I have no intention of contradicting you.9.He is such a pleasant young man that one can't help loving him.10.Only after examining carefully all the corners and looking under the bed she switched off the light and went to bed.11.The feeling of having been betrayed was unbearable.12.He doesn't create the impression that he is a very busy man.13.Why do you insist on the contract being signed at once?14.It seems that your tape-recorder needs repairing.15.This proposal is worth thinking over.

Exercise 18.

1.She set about cleaning the house as soon as she woke up.2.She continued trying (to try) to make him reconsider his decision.3.She gave up trying to make him reconsider his decision.4.I greatly regret to disappoint you, but you haven't passed the exam.5.He regretted leaving her alone.6.He kept on talking as if nothing had happened.7.He started his career as a school-teacher and then went on to work as a clerk in a bank.8.She is afraid of being bitten by a dog.9.She is afraid to tell him the truth.10.Do you feel like dancing?11.What do you propose to buy with the money?12.She will never forget their riding horses on that wonderful summer day.13.Don't forget to phone her this evening.14.He will hardly condescend to visit us.15.Why did you pretend not to understand English?

Exercise 19.

1.He is seriously considering resigning from his job.2.I can't bear being (to be) disturbed when I am working.3.Soon he set out to establish his own business. (Phrasal verbs)4.In such a state she needs taking care.5.You need to be more careful.6.We've all been enjoying your singing.7.He started to whistle (whistling) softly.8.If it is fair criticism I don't mind being criticized.9.She liked spending (to spend) her free time in company of her friends.10.The phone went on ringing.11.We couldn't but notice his embarrassment.12.He offered to drive us to the station.13.It was hot. I suggested (proposed) going to the river.14.I don't feel like joking now.15.Try to avoid meeting him.16.I can't afford to miss such an important meeting.17.You'll regret letting out this secret.18.I prefer not to interfere in their affairs.19.I'd prefer you to keep (your keeping) silent.20.He is ashamed to admit his guilt.21.He is ashamed of telling a lie.22.I hate to watch you arguing over trifles.23She hates flying by plane.

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