Ex. 45. Form for-to-infinitive constructions using the in brackets in the appropriate form.
1. Although it was a busy section, it would be hard for (I, to name) the business that comprised its activity. (F. F.) 2. I am going to ring the bell for (the visitors, to go). (A. Chr.) 3. ...it's a bit technical here and there for (I, to follow). (A.Chr.) 4. My friend motioned for (he, to come) in. (E. H.) 5. It is not necessary for (I, to explain) that we are twins. (White) 6. Waiting for (the hymn, to stop) she watched the light blaze. (White) 7. Theodora waited for (she, to go). (White) 8. It was easy enough for (the drivers, to get) in that way. (A. Chr.) 9. It is so unusual for (a man, to bring) home a thing like this. (A. Chr.) 10. It's no easy thing for (I, to get hold) of it. (F. F.) 11. He didn't answer and I waited for some time for (he, to speak). (S. M.) 12. She waited for (some act) that still had (to perform). (White) 13. Often enough Theodora wondered whether it was time for (she, to go), (White) 14. Now I longed for (they, to return) to me. (White) 15. Theodora looked for (some other object, to concentrate), (White) 16 Itwould be fine for (her folks, to have her back home) after so much travelling around. (White) 17. He listened to her with what looked like polite interest, putting in now and then a remark in a voice too low for (I, to catch). (S.M.)
Ex. 46. Complete the following so as to use for-to-infinitive constructions.
1. The best thing for you... . 2. I am very anxious for ... . 3. I have arranged for... . 4. It took a moment for... 5. It would be much easier for... . 6. She was sitting and waiting for someone... . 7. It's not for her... . 8. It was bad experience for me... . 9. It's something for her... . 10. It would be more sensible for... . 11. It would be better for... 12. There will be many interesting people for you... . 13. It would be possible for... . 14. She has arranged everything for... . 15. It took ten minutes for.... 16. It is a joy for him.... 17. It would be hard for her... 18. It was easy enough for... 19. It is unusual for a person... . 20. It's time for me...
Ex. 47. Use for-phrases instead of the subordinate clauses and state their function.
1. It is quite natural that he should act like that. 2. It's impossible that he should have so let us down. 3. The main thing is that we all of us should work in close cooperation. 4. Let us wait till a definite answer arrives. 5. Why be so anxious that he should go? 6. This is a lesson which you shall remember for the rest of your life. 7. He is just the man whom you should have consulted. 8. I shall leave the magazine that you may read it. 9. He closed the window lest the papers be scattered by the wind. 10. The ice has become too thin, so the boys can't go skating. 11. The young actor must be very talented since the producer has given him a leading part to play. 12. That a man of his age should be so active and full of vitality is something extraordinary.
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Ex. 48. Construct for-phrases using the words in brackets in the appropriate form.
1. The simplest thing is for (he, to come and see) everything for himself. 2. The runners listened for (the signal, to give). 3, Don't you find it odd for (she, to keep) it secret so long? 4. He asked for (a catalogue, to send) him. 5. The captain gave orders for (the flag, to hoist). 6. The people gave way for (we, to pass), 7. I always thought my friend an excellent example for (everybody, to follow). 8. It is rather strange for (they, to leave) without letting us know. 9. That is for (I, to judge), isn't it?
Ex. 49. Translate what is given in brackets into English using for-phrases.
1. What I want is (чтобы вы меня ясно поняли). 2. Не asked (чтобы его друзей приняли в клуб). 3. There is no need (нам здесь задерживаться). 4. The boy has a very musical ear; you have only to play a melody once (и он сможет тут же повторить ее) from memory. 5. It was so dark in the room that I had to wait a space (пока мои глаза привыкнут к темноте). 6. Send a wire (чтобы нас кто-нибудь встретил). 7. Не waited at the receiver (когда ему дадут нужный номер). 8. It is impossible (чтобы он вам не поверил) even after you had shown him the letter.
Ex. 50. Complete the following with the help of for-phrases using different forms of the infinitive.
1. It is advisable for (everyone) ... . 2. The order was for (the message) .... 3. My father is anxious for (I) .... 4. There is no need for (you) ... . 5. Arrangements were made for (the delegation) ... . 6. The idea was not clear enough for (we) ... . 7. It would be wrong for (they) ... . 8. They asked for (tickets) .... 9. He expressed his wish for (all his friends). 10. All that is necessary is for you). ... 11. Do you find it possible for (we) ... ? 12. He tried to speak louder for (the audience) .... 13. There is very little time left for (anything) .... 14. It is for (you) ... . 15. It is high time for (all of us) .... 16. His suggestion was for (the report) ... . 17. The hill was too steep for (the horses) ... . 18. We waited for (dinner) ... . 19. You have only to ring her up for (she) .... 20. It was surprising for (a young sportsman) ....
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