Exercises

Exercise 1. Comment on the forms of the gerund. Translate thesentences into Russian.

1. I was afraid of being rejected, yes. (E.S.) 2. He once punched an intern during an operation for making an error in judgment. (S.Sh.) 3. She could hear her father's voice saying, "Going out with Jim Cleary was a mistake." (S.Sh.) 4. The front door needs (wants, requires) mending. (G.L.Alexander) 5. And how did you manage putting this off? (J.L.) 6. That's what you get for trusting people. (A.H.) 7. Not being recognized in his own airport was a frequent experience. (A.H.) 8. A few months after Toni started working at Global Computer Graphics, she learned about the Internet. (S.Sh.) 9. Do you think that by getting my friend to buy the securities... I should add greatly to the welfare of the community? (S.M.) 10. A young man couldn't take charge of a girl and bring her out without ruining her reputation. (M.F.) 11. Having explained this subject, we fell to discussing books. (M.F.) 12. He went upstairs to get his bathing suit. (D.S.) 13. "I will never be traumatized by having someone call me Grandma," Pascale said lightly. (D.S.) 14. The two American ladies perhaps felt a pang of dismay at being confronted with her exuberant youth. (S.M.) 15. I could not help feeling slightly nettled, I must confess. (S.L.) 16. Life of Caesar: a famous Roman general, the last who ever landed in Britain without being stopped at the custom house. (S.L.) 17. He began to feel ashamed of having imagined that it would do very well for the Hales. (E.G.) 18. Franklin, on being asked whether the United States had done right in going into the war, said "Yes." (S.L.)

Exercise 2. Say what actions are expressed by the gerund – simultaneous with or prior to the actions expressed by the predicate verbs. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. He ended by saying that he had a dog at the house. (S.L.) 2. On looking out of the window she noticed many people walking towards the stone-pits. (E.G.) 3. She appeared in court in Valencia after being charged with two counts of fraud. (D.T.) 4. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown were so busy stitching doll's clothes... (S.L.) 5. Moscow at first lined up with Paris and Berlin in opposing the war. (D.T.) 6. Mr. Abbas criticised Hamas and Islamic Jihad for retaliating to Israeli military actions. (D.T.) 7. They have to keep smiling at Miss Beresford when she cracks jokes at their expense. (A.M.L.) 8. Nobody in a crew likes having permanent invalids aboard ship. (A.M.L.) 9. I kept on thinking up to the end that he would yield. (S.M.) 10. She remembered walking, as a girl, past the piles of sawdust at the factory to the house of her best friend. (J.Ch.) 11. Sensing none of their malevolent thoughts about her, Gwen sat down with them, after carrying several platters to the table. (D.S.) 12. He thought she should think about retiring. (D.S.) 13. Let him have a little fun after all the sadness he's had over losing Anne. (D.S.) 14. Fergie has apologized to shopkeepers in Fleet, Hampshire, for causing them to lose business. (N.I.) 18. In France they've erected statues to Marie Harel, who is credited with inventing Camambert. (N.I.) 19. The burglar Tony Martin was sent back to prison yesterday for breaching the terms of his curfew. (D.T.)

Exercise 3. Open the brackets using the appropriate forms of the gerund.

1. I have no other means of (to convey) my ideas. 2. She felt irritated at (to keep) in the dark all this time. 3. Aren't you surprised at (not to invite) to the party? 4. She didn't give the impression of (to have) anything to hide. 5. In those capacities I am used to (to act) as a communicator. 6. Geoffrey Briggs was later jailed for (to cause) grievous bodily harm. 7. I remember once (to go) in a lilac silk to see candles made. 8. I could not help (to watch) your face with some anxiety, when Mr. Thornton made his confession of (to be) a shop-boy. 9. At every school she went she learnt drawing, besides (to teach) by her father at home. 10. I suspect him of (to lose) my book. 11. He was irritated at her for (not to do) it. 12. Nobody likes (to make fun of). 13. I will keep (to bring) the idea before gran (Austral. for "granny") until she gets used to it. (M.F.) 14. Your hair wants (to cut). 15. Jane was punished for (to strike) her cousin. 16. He was greatly pleased at (to find) a job. 17. In childhood I was fond of (to read to) by my granny. 18. She will object to (to treat) like a small girl. 19. Is the film worth (to see)? 20. I remember (to enclose) this photograph in my last letter to him.

Exercise 4. Use the appropriate forms of the gerund inserting prepositions where necessary.

1. She held her breath to prevent herself (to cry out). 2. I am sick and tired (to have) tea without milk and sugar. 3. The child needs (to take care of). 4. I can't tell you how grateful I am to you (to listen) to me. 5. It is no good (to do) things by halves. 6. When she took a thing into her head there was no (to stop) her. 7. She was incapable (to turn) a deaf ear to this appeal. 8. He spoke with an air (to prepare) carefully everything beforehand. 9. He was conscious (to surround) by some mystery. 10. He remembered (to drive) once at a great speed to meet her at the airport. 11. Seeing us she could not help (to smile). 12. He has a reason (not to come) here. 13. They kept very still for fear (to notice). 14. I am always afraid (to lose) something. 15. She didn't give the impression (to be) very naïve. 16. Did you succeed (to teach) her to drive? 17. What do you mean (to talk) like this? 18. Let's go down (to sign) the papers. 19. She took pride (to be responsible) for such important work. 20. She felt like (to give up) all the attempts to make him feel happier. 21. He kept on (to ask) these questions. 22. Many students in our group are keen (to go) to America in summer. 23. I loathe (to have) to admit that it is true. 24. Isn't she proud (to be) so pretty? 25. He refrained (to say) anything. 26. I don't think the question is worth (to discuss).

Exercise 5. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the syntactical function of the gerund.

Subject

1. Going out with Shane Miller was a mistake. (S.Sh.) 2. There was no doubting that he had made a mistake. 3. Sailing with him was one of her great pleasures. (D.S.) 4. There was no denying that Gwen was impressive. (D.S.) 5. It felt so good just being back in France. (D.S.) 6. I had long since learned that visiting only brings sorrow. (S.L.) 7. It's no use arguing with him now. 8. It was no good objecting.

Predicative

1. Striking is leaving off work till you get your own rate of wages. (E.G.) 2. But the greatest challenge of all was coming to terms with his memories of Anne. (D.S.) 3. "What I hate about it is putting her ahead of honest-to-goodness fare-paying passengers who've been waiting hours already." (A.H.) 4. Are you for or against staying here? 5. The real problem is getting something done about the cheap imports. (D.Biber) 6. His first job was getting her tea.7. Our main problem was finding time to do the work. (B.D.Graver)

Part of a compound verbal predicate

1. Presently they left off singing and commenced talking. (M.F.) 2. Ned took the telephone from Tanya and began speaking rapidly in a low tone. (A.H.) 3. Don't say anything. She'll start thinking it's all her fault. (M.F.) 4. "Is it me?" I asked. "Yes," he said quickly, "it is you," and he went on looking at it (the photograph). (S.L.) 5. The woman kept reassuring her that her friends would like it. (D.S.) 6. They've finished cross-checking the finger-prints on the bodies of the victims. (S.Sh.)

Direct object

1. I remember once asking him if he wanted to write. (S.M.) 2. She loathed working at Global Computer Graphics. (S.Sh.) 3. He always enjoyed talking to her. (D.S.) 4. He loved feeling Gwen near him. (D.S.) 5. This man looked so careworn that Margaret could not help giving him am answering smile. (E.G.) 6. It was a fair price and well worth doing. (D.S.) 7. I don't mind cooking, but I hate cleaning up after. (D.S.) 8. Up to 100 people face losing their jobs. (D.T.) 9Fancy living in the middle of factories and factory people!(E.G.) 10. She was too busy rolling out of the way. (J.L.)

Prepositional object

1. John nagged her again about going to the doctor. (D.S.) 2. I felt like writing a dozen letters there and then. (N.L.) 3. Pascale was used to defending them to each other. (D.S.) 4. She nodded yes, and was not very good at masking her pride. (E.S.) 5. Mr. Arafat has been accused of deliberately attempting to undermine his prime minister. (D.T.) 6. Doubts such as these prevent me from taking active measures. (S.L.) 7. "I am particularly looking forward to doing a very interesting job." (N.I.) 8. He might, unlike Alexander, be capable of smiling occasionally. (A.M.L.) 9. The governments hope that unionists will return to sharing power with Sinn Fein. (D.T.) 10.Duncan had insisted on waiting in Neville's sitting room. (J.L.) 11. Arlette told Richard about growing up in Rome. (S.Sh.)

Attribute

1. Ashley was an expert in advertising and graphic design. (S.Sh.) 2. Have you any particular reason for thinking that? (A.Chr.) 3. I like your funny way of doing things. (A.Chr.) 4. She hated to give up the idea of spending a month in St.Tropez. (D.S.) 5. He was famous in their midst for his distaste for spending money. (D.S.) 6. Gertie was the only one who had felt any sorrow at parting with me. (M.F.) 7. He announced his intention of obtaining the opinion of some good masters. (M.F.) 8. He looked unimpressed either by her lack of enthusiasm for meeting Gwen, or by Pascale's. (D.S.) 9. I am sorry you have had the trouble of calling twice (E.G.) 10. They underestimate the difficulty of "making humour". (S.L.) 11. In that case there doesn't seem to be any point in my forbidding it. (S.M.)

Adverbial modifiers

1. On taking their departure they cordially invited us to return their visits. (M.F.) 2. At hearing things put so bluntly, forcing her to understand, Mrs. Abbandano began to weep. (M.P.) 3. I paused before replying. (S.M.) 4. "How was Christmas? Ours was awful," she volunteered without stopping for breath. (D.S.) 5. Our first fifteen years or so were spent in getting education. (S.L.) 6. In writing this I ought to explain that I am a tottering old man of forty-six. (S.L.) 7. I've written a lot of them down for fear of losing them. (S.L.) 8. She could hardly read for laughing. (S.L.) 9. The company's solution was to increase security by introducing barriers. (D.T.) 10. By then the dogs had gotten used to Pascale and only stood there barking, instead of trying to attack her. (D.S.) 11. He probably should have made an effort to meet her prior to making the commitment. (J.L.) 12. I was to be given more time on account of being ugly – I was not a valuable article in the marriage market. (M.F.) 13. He passed his time in drinking tea and looking at the photographs. (S.L.) 14. Besides losing all nerve, I had a very queer voice which everyone remarked. (M.F.)

Exercise 6. Translate the sentences into English using gerunds in the functions of

Subject

1. Я понимаю, что спорить с ним сейчас бесполезно. 2. Зимой до этой горной деревушки не доберешься ни на вертолете, ни на автобусе. 3. Чтение детективных рассказов было ее единственным развлечением. 4. Курение на нашем факультете должно быть запрещено. 5. Бесполезно звонить им в такой поздний час. 6. Выступать на собраниях – настоящее мучение для многих. 7. Делать что-то лучше, чем просто ждать.

Predicative

1. Его план заключался в том, чтобы вернуться в лабораторию и завершить опыт. 2. Самое главное – это продолжить нашу работу несмотря на все трудности. 3. Во время моего отсутствия твоим делом будет – кормить собаку и гулять с ней. 4. Ее призвание – учить маленьких детей танцевать. 5. Единственное, что мы сейчас можем сделать – это перевязать рану.

Part of a compound verbal predicate

1. Он дома. Продолжайте звонить, пока он не поднимет трубку. 2. Говорил он так тихо и монотонно, что вскоре все перестали его слушать. 3. Часы пробили 11, и она начала беспокоиться. 4. Я выглянула в окно: густой снег продолжал падать. 5. Отвечал он так неохотно, что она перестала задавать ему вопросы и обратилась к его другу. 6. Он рассмеялся, когда услышал эту историю.

Direct object

1. Впредь избегай делать такие глупые ошибки. 2. Она не любит, когда ей мешают во время работы. 3. Я очень сожалею, что ничего им не рассказала при встрече. 4. Он отрицает, что имеет какое-либо отношение к краже. 5. Кажется, ты получаешь удовольствие от того, что ничего не делаешь. 6. И что они намереваются делать в подобных обстоятельствах? 7. Я помню, что выключила газ перед тем, как уйти. 8. Неужели ты совсем забыла, что обещала помочь мне? 9. Вы не против того, чтобы подождать еще немного? 10. Я предлагаю отложить этот визит до более подходящего момента. 11. Она была занята уборкой квартиры. 12. Как ты думаешь, стоит ли покупать это пальто?

Prepositional object

1. Спасибо, что помогли мне перейти улицу. 2. Он не привык, чтобы его критиковали. 3. Никто не будет возражать, если собрание будет отложено. 4. Его обвиняют в том, что он продал секретную информацию нашим конкурентам. 5. Боюсь, ничто не помешает ей встретиться с ним. 6. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы мне рассказали всю правду. 7. Никто и не подозревал, что она лгала все это время. 8. Вам удалось убедить их в том, что вы правы? 9. Она очень хорошо обманывает людей (to be good at). 10. Ты не боишься возвращаться так поздно?

Attribute

1. Не вижу никакого вреда в том, чтобы сообщить им об этом. 2. Тебе нравится, как он объясняет это правило? 3. Боюсь, здесь у вас будут трудности в том, чтобы найти интересную работу. 4. Я пришла сюда с намерением выяснить все обстоятельства того, что произошло. 5. Терпеть не могу твою привычку молчать, когда тебе задают вопрос. 6. Его мастерство рисовать пейзажи просто поразительно! 7. Она чувствовала раздражение от того, что ей мешают. 8. Вряд ли есть смысл тратить деньги на этот сомнительный проект. 9. У меня нет никаких возражений против того, чтобы работать с вами. 10. У него нет никакой причины, чтобы отказаться от этого предложения.

Adverbial modifiers

1. Они шли без остановки несколько часов. 2. Она начала уборку с того, что выбросила все старые письма и газеты. 3. Переводя этот текст, он сделал несколько ошибок. 4. Помимо того, что она присматривает за ребенком, у нее есть много других обязанностей по дому. 5. Он составил завещание после того, как узнал о своей болезни? 6. Несмотря на то, что она чувствовала себя нездоровой, она пошла на эту встречу. 7. Секунду она колебалась, прежде чем открыть письмо. 8. Ты можешь узнать об этом, позвонив в справочное бюро. 9. На вашем месте я бы занялась делом вместо того, чтобы ссориться. 10. Можно улучшить произношение, слушая магнитофонные записи? 11. Глаза у нее опухли и покраснели из-за того, чтобы она плакала. 12. Защищая себя, он раскрыл имя главаря банды.

Exercise 7. Analyse the functions of the gerund.

1.Everald Grey's opinion on artistic matters was considered worth having. (M.F.) 2. I was always desirous of enjoying the company of society people who were well-bred. (M.F.) 3. Career! That's all girls think of now, instead of being good wives and mothers and attending to their homes. (M.F.) 4. All the romantic in me revolted at the idea of leaving the second millennium B.C. (C.W.) 5. Like Diana, she had become a zealot overnight, hell-bent on protecting their friend. (D.S.) 6. Do you suppose they'll mind coming to the villa? (D.S.) 7. I opened the fire without any beating about the bush. (M.F.) 8. Reich talked about increasing the range of the indicator. (C.W.) 8. But staying in a hotel wouldn't be nearly as much fun, not to mention the expense. (D.S.) 9. She often went to dance class at night, after teaching all day. (D.S.) 10. On receiving the intelligence contained in the letter, I walked out of the house. (M.F.) 11. He had no intention of disturbing the old man for long. (J.L.) 12. She'd displayed no nervousness in dealing with a lord. (J.L.) 13. Frazzled, that was how Duncan started feeling, once Neville's guests began arriving at Summers Glade. (J.L.) 14. She dreaded the thought of facing him, but she could think of no excuse. (S.M.) 15. Setting up complicated schemes in the hopes that they would have a particular desired effect just wasn't her cup of tea. (J.L.)

Exercise 8. Instructions as for 7.

1. But it is not necessary to pronounce either of these names in reading them. (S.L.) 2. Anne had put it behind her, and instead of grieving for what she had lost, she was satisfied with what she had. (D.S.) 3. That's the most inconclusive reason for not writing that I've ever heard. (S.M.) 4. He loved his children and grandchildren and spending time with them. (D.S.) 5. Anne had thought long and hard about going into politics years before. (D.S.) 6. He felt like teasing her. (J.L.) 7. A gene that puts people at risk of becoming alcoholics has been identified by scientists at the University of California. (N.I.) 8. I only started smoking last spring. (S.L.) 9. He didn't look very bright, yet he was widely regarded as having one of the most brilliant minds in the Royal Navy. (A.M.L.) 10. Universal, the world's largest record company, began slashing prices of compact disks. (D.T.) 11. Eric was angry at himself now for not suspecting something. (D.S.) 12. Perhaps the dust had not been produces by carving? (C.W.) 13. Henry Martin was sore with him for turning down the position he offered him (Larry). (S.M.) 14. But things don't get any easier by putting them off. (S.M.) 15. I had done an unwarrantable thing in breaking in on the privacy of this man's scientific pursuits. (S.L.) 16. It criticized the trust for failing to monitor the well-being of the children after they arrived in the country. (D.T.) 17. They were quick in comprehension, alert in grasping interrelationships. (E.J.)

Exercise 9. Make up sentences with the following words and phrases.

1) to approve of, to complain of, to confess to, to dream of, to grumble about, to insist on, to mean by, to persist in, to refrain from, to succeed in, to take to, to threaten with, to worry about

2) can't bear, can't help, to look forward to, to take pride in, to take risks in, to be on the point of, to be in favour of.

3) absorbed in, accustomed to, amused at, annoyed at, (in)capable of, clever (good) at, (un)conscious of, content with, delighted at, keen on, proud of, skilled in (at), sorry for, surprised at, wrong in.

4) advantage of, method of, cause for, grounds for, reason for, belief in, difficulty in, experience in, point in, amazement at, attempt at, pleasure at, fantasy about, scruples about, objection to.

Exercise 10. Translate into English using gerunds.

1. Со времени исчезновения его не видели уже 8 дней. 2. Многое зависит от того, чтобы получить его (пса) обратно. 3. Как только человечество направило свою энергию на сокращение своих нужд вместо увеличения своих желаний, все стало просто. 4. Вчера утром они пришли снова и стали рассматривать диски. 5. Я не против того, чтобы сказать, что несчастные случаи такого рода были самой огорчительной чертой цивилизации до тех пор, пока мы не предприняли меры покончить со всеми несчастными случаями. 6. У меня есть очень простой способ найти какой-либо дом ночью – просто стучать в соседние двери, пока я не найду того, что нужно. 7. Джоунз (Jones) принес пакет с буфета и начал развертывать его. 8. Подзорная труба была не в состоянии (incapable) справиться даже с малейшей вибрацией. 9. Он понимающе кивнул, а затем удивил ее, сказав: "Вы все-таки придете, по моей просьбе." 10. Вы все привыкли быть вместе, после всех этих лет. 11. Должны существовать и брокеры, и это вполне приличный и уважаемый способ зарабатывать себе на жизнь. 12. Трейси уже давно перестала ожидать что-либо от своих родителей помимо еды. 13. Оркестр продолжал играть, хор продолжал свои попытки петь. 14. Солнце начало клониться к западу.

Exercise 11. Instructions as for 10.

1. Она сочла бы это неверным помогать тебе жить, ничего не делая. 2. Но он знал, как много значит для нее пребывание в Париже. 3. Попытайтесь пробраться сюда так, чтобы вас не заметили. 4. Тетя Юфемия (Euphemia) вечно обвиняла ее в том, что она пытается украсть ее деньги. 5. Она сказала, что ее сестра Юфемия не выносит присутствия кошки рядом с собой. 6. У него не было никакого средства (means), чтобы избавиться от тела. 7. Неприятности с полицией могли повлечь за собой депортацию. 8. Я помню, что не очень давно встретила эту пару на официальном завтраке (luncheon). 9. Не могу не сказать, что я полагаю, с его стороны это было очень опрометчиво. 10. Юфемия боялась. Чего? Того, что ее убьют за ее деньги. 11. Она заподозрила свою сестру в том, что та пытается отравить её. 12. Нашел ли убийца деньги после того, как убил ее?

Gerundial complexes (constructions)

Exercise 12.Find gerundial ccomplexes and analyse their functions.Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. On my rising in the morning my preparations were soon made. (S.L.) 2. On these later occasions I have insisted on her taking my father with me, and have tried as far as possible to prevent her saying anything to me which would be unfit for father to hear. (S.L.) 3. What's the good of a hateful thing like I am being alive? (M.F.) 4. Dick Melvin being my father did not blind me to the fact that he was a despicable, selfish, weak creature. (M.F.) 5. She insisted upon me spending a proper time over my toilet. (M.F.) 6. I am sure there is no danger of you ruining your turn-out. (M.F.) 7. I do not approve of romantic young girls throwing themselves into matrimony. (M.F.) 8. At my questioning and evident interest in his talk he told me of all the latest plays. (M.F.) 9. She was startled by his suddenly wanting to go back. (D.S.) 10. He had never got over my divorcing him. (D.S.) 11. Although he complained about it being too expensive, he always wanted her to rent a decent car. (D.S.) 12. What can be the possible use of Larry's learning dead languages? (S.M.) 13. I hate the idea of Larry making such a mess of his life. (S.M.) 14. We should celebrate our men coming of age. (D.S.) 15. "What do you suggest to celebrate our turning sixty?" Eric asked his wife. (D.S.) 16. The second picture caused Duncan to pause. It could have been himself, though he had no recollection of anyone ever being around him who could have painted it. (J.L.) 17. The possibility of London being hit by a suicide bombing is the "logical conclusion" of events across the world since September 11. (D.T.) 18. Mr. Jones needed 55 stitches to his hands after he grabbed hold of the blade to prevent the sword piercing his heart. (D.T.) 19. I fear there is little prospect of his ever returning it (the dollar). (S.L.) 20 The notion of old Peter (whoever he is) being married is presumed to be simply killing. (S.L.)

Exercise 13.Form gerundial complexes from the elements given in brackets.

1. They tried to approach the house without (anybody, to see them). 2. It's no use (we, to go, into every detail) now. 3. Why do you insist on (he, to send, there)? 4. The awkward silence was broken by (she, to invite the guests to table). 5. How did he manage to leave without (I, to notice it)? 6. He will never confess to (they, to write this anonymous letter) together. 7. This position requires (you, to get here) on time every day. (Combinatory Dictionary) 8. She laughed softly at the thought of (they, to search for her everywhere). 9. After (she, to break the promise) I will never trust her again. 10. He doesn't want to run the risk of (you, to lose all the money).

Exercise 14. Translate into English using gerundial complexes.

1. Но Сабрина поняла слишком поздно ужасную ошибку (impropriety), заключавшуюся в том, что она приняла приглашение. 2. Он очень хорошо знал, что люди, которые были приглашены Невиллом, могут быть обижены тем, что на встрече будет присутствовать некто, не принадлежащий к их классу. 3. К несчастью, нет никакого сомнения в том, что мы любим друг друга. 4. Кажется странным думать о том, что он мертв. Мне он никогда не нравился! Но не могу свыкнуться с мыслью о том, что он мертв. 5. "Даже теперь, ты можешь подумать, по какой причине он уезжает?" 6. Их не интересовало, что он думает относительно того, как они устраивают его жизнь. 7. В таком случае, кажется, нет никакого смысла в том, чтобы я запретил это. (no point). 8. У него был вид биржевого маклера, отправляющегося в отпуск. 9.Я буду более спокоен, если смогу рассчитывать на то, что вы присмотрите за ним. 10. Я помню, как однажды он сказал мне: "В конце концов я не могу жить с ними вечно." 11. Все улики указывают на то, что Лоуен является тем самым человеком, который взломал сейф. 12. Роберт де Ниро стал настоящим затворником, потому что он не может выносить приставаний фанатов на улице. (can't stand) 13. Что бы сказал бедный сэр Джон? Ему никогда не нравилось то, что ты вышла замуж за мистера Хейла. 14. Вид капитана, обыскивающего верхнюю палубу, не будет способствовать усилению доверия пассажиров к "Кампари".

Exercise 15. Translate into English using gerunds and gerundial complexes.

1. Я без труда запомнил все эти события. (difficulty) 2. Он гордился тем, что помог нам. 3. Шум моторов мешал нам говорить. (to prevent) 4. Дождь лил (to pour) без остановки. 5. Перед тем как положить письмо в конверт, она внимательно прочитала написанное. 6. Не могу привыкнуть к мысли о том, что ты там совсем одна. 7. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы он перед тобой извинился. 8. Ты помнишь, как он рассказал тебе об этом? 9. Что-то мне не хочется возвращаться к этой теме. (to feel like) 10. Вы еще не поблагодарили меня за то, что я спас вам жизнь. 11. Получив телеграмму, он стал собираться в дорогу. 12. К сожалению, мы не можем помешать им критиковать тебя. (can't help) 13. Он немного помолчал, прежде чем ответить. 14. Об этом деле стоит побеспокоиться. (to take trouble over) 15. Они пришли к соглашению без особых споров.

Exercise 16. Instructions as for 15.

1. Почему они продолжают спорить несмотря на то, что все уже ясно? 2. Когда ты прекратишь задавать такие глупые вопросы? 3. Услышав ответ, все рассмеялись. ( to burst out) 4. Ты опять смотришь телевизор вместо того, чтобы заниматься. 5. Она очень хорошо готовит. 6. Он никогда не упоминал о том, что вы вместе учились в школе. 7. В детстве она мечтала о том, чтобы стать актрисой. 8. У меня нет намерения противоречить вам. 9. Он такой приятный молодой человек, что невозможно не любить его. 10. Лишь внимательно осмотрев все углы и заглянув под кровать, она выключила свет и легла спать. 11. Чувство того, что его предали, было невыносимым. 12. Он не производил впечатления очень занятого человека. 13. Почему вы настаиваете на том, чтобы контракт был подписан немедленно? 14. Кажется, твой магнитофон нуждается в ремонте. 15. Над этим предложением строит подумать.

The gerund and the infinitive

Exercise 17. Translate into Russian paying attention to the use of gerunds and infinitives.

1. He wished to be left alone. 2. I can't go on working in this office. 3. Remember to tell him the news. 4. I remember closing the door. 5. We can't afford to waste money on trifles. 6. He won't hesitate to take draconian measures. 7. I always enjoy listening to your stories. 8. He will hardly condescend to come up to us. 9. I haven't given up looking for my ideal. 10. I set about finding a flat bit of ground on which to pitch my tent. (Phrasal verbs) 11. Mr. Dekker and his son set out to walk to Whitelake River. (Phrasal Verbs). 12. Do you feel like taking a walk? 13. She couldn't resist kissing the charming child. 14. He flatly denied having anything to do with the disappearance of the documents. 15. We arranged to meet next Friday. 16. He confessed to cheating on the exam. (Combinatory Dictionary). 17. I was afraid of hurting his feelings, so I said nothing. 18. The fence was very high, and the boys were afraid to climb over it. 19. He offered to drive us to the airport.

Exercise 18. Instructions as for 17.

1. He later went on to form a successful computer company. (Phrasal Verbs) 2. Air traffic is increasing and will go on doing so. (Phrasal Verbs) 3. I will never forget his playing the part of Othello. 4. I forgot to buy the newspaper. 5. Many species of animals will cease to exist in the near future. 6. Soon she ceased pretending not to notice us. 7. He seriously considers (=contemplates) resigning from his job. 8. Though it was late they continued to work. 9. They continued seeing each other in secret. 10. I hate to trouble you but I must ask this question. 11. She intensely hates gossiping. 12. The municipality proposes (=intends, plans) to widen this road. (R.A.Close) 13. He proposed going to the theatre that night, but she said she was tired. 14. I now regret saying what I said. (R.Murphy) 15. We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you this job. (R.Murphy) 16. I hate people quarrelling. 17. It started snowing at night. 18. She was sitting in a draught and soon she started to cough. 19. She can't bear to see them suffer. 20. He can't bear being criticised. 21. Mary likes people to be on time. (R.Murphy) 22.We prefer to remain at home. (Combinatory Dictionary)

Exercise 19. Translate into English using gerunds, infinitives or both.

1. Как только она встала, она принялась за уборку дома. (to set about) 2. Она продолжала попытки заставить его изменить свое решение. (to continue) 3. Она отказалась от попыток заставить его изменить свое решение. (to give up) 4. Мне очень не хочется разочаровывать вас, но вы не сдали этот экзамен. (to regret) 5. Он сожалел о том, что оставил ее одну. 6. Он продожал говорить, как будто ничего не случилось. (to keep on) 7. Сначала он работал учителем в школе, а затем начал работать клерком в банке. (to go on) 8. Она боится, как бы ее не укусила какая-нибудь собака. 9. Она боится сказать ему правду. 10. Тебе не хочется потанцевать? (to feel like) 11. Что ты намереваешься купить на эти деньги? (to propose) 12. Она никогда не забудет, как они катались на лошадях в тот чудесный летний день. 13. Не забудь позвонить ей вечером. 14. Вряд ли он снизойдет до того, чтобы навестить нас. (to condescend) 15. Почему ты притворился, что не понимаешь английского?

Exercise 20. Instructions as for 19.

1. Он серьезно подумывает о том, чтобы уволиться с работы. (to consider) 2. Терпеть не могу, когда мне мешают во время работы. (can't bear) 3. Вскоре он начал организовывать собственное дело. (to set out) 4. В таком состоянии она нуждается в присмотре. 5. Тебе нужно быть более внимательным. 6. Мы все просто наслаждались вашим пением. 7. Он начал потихоньку насвистывать. (to start) 8. Если критика справедлива, я не против того, чтобы меня критиковали. (to mind) 9. Она любила проводить свободное время в компании друзей. 10. Телефон продолжал звонить. (to go on) 11. Мы не могли не заметить ее растерянности. 12. Он предложил отвезти нас на станцию. (to offer) 13. Было жарко. Я предложил пойти на речку. 14. Мне сейчас не до шуток. (to feel like) 15. Постарайся избежать встречи с ними. 16. Я не могу позволить себе пропустить такую важную встречу. (to afford) 17. Ты пожалеешь о том, что выдала этот секрет. (to regret) 18. Я предпочитаю не вмешиваться в их дела. 19. Я бы предпочел, чтобы ты промолчал. 20. Ему стыдно признаться в своей вине. 21. Ему стыдно за то, что он солгал. 22. Терпеть не могу смотреть на то, как вы спорите по пустякам. (to hate) 23. Она очень не любит летать самолетом. (to hate)

The gerund, participle I, the verbal noun

Exercise 21. Find gerunds, participles I, verbal nouns and analyse their functions.

1. Other researchers pointed out that the ability for analogical reasoning exists even in preschool children. (E.J.) 2. Our major research needs are in the area of better understanding of the nature of development of giftedness and talent to guide our arranging of the conditions by which potential for outstanding performance is recognized, nurtured and realized. (E.J.) 3. She asked him what he was doing at the moment. Briefly he told her, mentioning his intention to try to track down the missing Edward Roschmann. (F.F.) 4. Then, not quite knowing why, he picked up the telephone again and dialed home. (A.H.) 5. The constant bickering and bantering of the Donnallys somehow amused him. (D.S.) 6. After ten minutes' active crawling I found myself in the heart of the forest. (S.L.) 7. Pascale and Robert chatted about the opening of the ballet. (D.S.) 8. We were on the point of making tracks for home. 9. Learning all this, Carlo grew confident. He was perfectly safe. (M.P.) 10. Sometime in March or April, when the fruit-preserving and jam-making are done with, Helen can take the child to Sydney. (M.F.) 11. Howard Cummings was a genius in the soothing of ruffled feelings, and the handling of people in general. (A.M.L.) 12. He did not see Sonny's car coming the opposite way towards his house. (M.P.) 13. America and Israel have both threatened not to have any dealings with any government not headed by Mr. Abbas. (D.T.) 14. In this approach thinking is regarded as an intellectual process. (E.J.) 15. It (the family) still remains a primary agent in developing the potential of the child. (E.J.) 16. Analogical reasoning is an important link in the thinking process. (E.J.) 17. She was silent for a minute or two, trying to discover the truth as it was in her own heart, before replying. (E.G.)

Exercise 22. Instructions as for 21.

1. She was startled by hearing Nicholas speak behind her. (E.G.) 2. The six survivors were standing around rather awkwardly, not talking, when Talbot and Van Gelder reached the wardroom. (A.M.L.) 3. They've finished cross-checking the finger-prints on the bodies of the victims. (S.Sh.) 4. I seemed to see her falling down. (S.M.) 5. I did not come here with a view of eavesdropping. (M.F.) 6. The beauty of the full-toned piano, and Everald's clever and sympathetic accompanying, caused me to forget my audience. (M.F.) 7. When traveling down Groton street, you've got to be very careful or else you'll miss the turn off into our place. (E.S.) 8. My father has a way of disparaging me even while uttering laudatory phrases. (E.S.) 9. He loved talking business with anyone who'd indulge him. (D.S.) 10. We turned in disguct from the idea of having to drink this water. (M.F.) 11. Now I saw that I was mistaken in thinking of myself as an object in a dead landscape. (C.W.) 12. Obeying Sophia's imperious wave of the head I hurried after Taverner. (A.Chr.) 13. Neville gave up the idea of getting rid of his nemesis. (J.L.) 14. The markings on his (the dog's) back were perfect. (S.L.) 15. You were a ballerina, which isn't so different from being an actress after all. (D.S.) 16. A car came roaring down the street and Michael was instantly alert. (M.P.) 17. Reaching over Danny's shoulder, Mel picked up a direct line phone to Air Traffic Control. (A.H.) 18. A depression in the centre of the mattress indicated where the missing invalid had lain. (E.L.) 19. According to Christian teachings, marriage is a free union of a man and woman blessed by God. (D.T.) 20. Perkins will continue to work for the BBC on a free-lance basis – including, occasionally, reading the news on the "Today" programme. (D.T.)

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