Ex. 12. Translate into Russian paying attention to tht function of the infinitive.
1. The decision to build had been weighing on his mind all the week, and he had made up his mind to tell her. (Galsw.) 2. To write down "I have two hundred and forty bushes of barley" means nothing unless you have the barley. (A. Chr.) 3. Dorean rang the following Thursday to tell him that Jan had a bad set-back. (Cus.) 4. Yet she certainly seemed disposed to linger and chat. (A. Chr.) 5. To be ignorant that he is a Forsyte was in the nature of a Forsyte. (Galsw.) 6. We have forgotten to inform Mr. Poirot of that. (A. Chr.) 7. She turned and ran quickly up the stairs, retaining a confused picture of rays of cigar smoke and a loud discussion in the centre of the room that seemed to be developing into an argument. (F. F.) 8.1 think I'm very lucky to have come here, they are so kind and thoughtful; and the gardens are so beautiful. (A. Chr.) 9. To face the worst and have it over was better. (Galsw.) 10. I was waiting for you to say it. (Un. Is.) 11. The story I am about to tell is a perfectly simple and straightforward one. (A. Chr.) 12. He was a medical missionary and he was liable to be called at any time. (S. M.) 13. George was waiting to be called up. (M. D.) 14. I was anxious to learn what Japp had come about. (A. Chr.) 15. To have approved his son's conduct in that clash was of course impossible. (Galsw.) 16. She stood up to learn the rules of the game that she must play. (White) 17. It was a thing to do, a way to kill time. (W. S.) 18. "Oh, we're awfully pleased to meet you," said chairman. (A. Chr.) 19. Then she drew a deep breath, "I don't want to talk shop." (H. R.) 20. Go and tell him I wish to speak with him. (A. Chr.)
Ex. 13. Combine the sentences so as to use the infinitive.
Model I: Mr. Simpson is very old. He can't work.—>Mr.
Simpson is too old to work.
Model II: My cousin plays the violin well. He can give
a concert.—>My cousin plays the violin well
enough to give a concert. Model III: The apple you gave me is so sour. I can't
eat it.->The apple you gave me is too sour
for me to eat.
1. She is still young. She can't travel to London alone. 2. John doesn't earn much. He can't buy it. 3. He was very late. He didn't catch the 12:30 train. 4. I can see you aren't clever. You can't do these calculations in your head. 5. You don't know the poem well. You can't recite it in front of the class tomorrow. 6. He was very far. He couldn't see what they were doing. 7. The water in the lake is very cold. I can't bathe. 8. You are very quick. You can easily catch up with the group. 9. You don't understand it. You are too young. 10. You are clever. You can answer any question. 11. The weather is warm. We can go out. 12. This tea is too hot. I can't drink it. 13. You were too angry. You couldn't speak. 14. It is so foggy today. I can't drive the car there. 15. My cousin plays the piano very well. He can perform at a concert. 16. He has recovered. He can attend classes. 17. You work very slowly. You can't catch up with us. 18. He is strong enough. He can climb up this mountain.
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Ex. 14. Make up sentences using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically.
l. to start with; 2. to make a long story short; 3. not to speak; 4. to say honestly; 5. to tell the truth; 6. so to speak;
7. to be quite truthful; 8. to speak candidly; 9. to go into particulars; 10. to be more exact
Ex. 15. Complete the following using the infinitive
a) as predicative:
1. All they do is... . 2. To get straight to the best is... . 3. The only safe and sane thing to do was... . 4. What my father should do is... . 5. My original idea was... .
b) as subject:
1. ...is not my custom. 2. ...is quite unusual for her. 3. ...was the last thing any man wanted. 4. ...is a hardship.
c) as object:
1. There is a couple of things I want...! . 2. I order... .j 3. I didn't mean... . 4. Has your mother persuaded you... . 5. It occurred to me... . 6. Don't bother... .
a) as attribute:
1. He regretted his inability... . 2. There is nothing... . 3. His wife was the first... .
e) as adverbial modifier of purpose:
1. The family had gathered... . 2. She might have dropped in... . 3. She bowed graciously and turned... . 4. We climbed up the mountain ... . 5. He rose from his chair... .
f) as adverbial modifier of result:
1. The novel was easy enough... . 2. She was too sad... . 3. He couldn't do enough... . 4. He knew enough of the country not... . 5. We are too aware of the fact not... . 6. He was| too astonished... .
Ex. 16. Change the structure of the following sentences so as to use the infinitive as subject with or without the anticipatory it.
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1. The question is not so easy to answer. 2. There was no necessity to re-do it. 3. The thought of it cheered him up. 4. I was amazed to see it. 5. He felt ashamed when he read the letter. 6. Worrying and fussing was useless. 7. All they wanted was to make themselves understood. 8. He wanted to see the play staged as soon as possible. 9. My companion was discreet enough not to mention it. 10. I must ask you a few questions on the matter. It is my duty. 11. You say he kept his opinion to himself. Is it usual of him?
12. How greatly disappointed we were when we found that it was only a joke! 13. The sight of them made us laugh. 14. The sculpture was completely ruined. The restoration was impossible. 15. The car's engine is out of order. The repair will take not less than two days.
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