Having made seven hundred miles he was now travelling toward the border of the United States. Часть сказуемого.

There was a tiny smile playing about the comers of his mouth. Определение.

He had a beautiful old house in Queen Anne Street and being a man of taste he had furnished it admirably. Обстоятельство.

She covered her face with her hand as if swooning. Обстоятельство.

Judging him by his figure and his movements, he was still young. Обстоятельство.

Turning in anger, she gave John a shove, spilling his tea. Обстоятельство. Обстоятельство.

To Maggie, the new protective gentleness other son was sweet, and also very frightening.

Being very tired with his walk he soon fell asleep and forgot his troubles. Обстоятельство.

There were four girls sitting on the wooden benches of the agency’s front room. Часть сказуемого.

Michael went in carrying his suitcase. Обстоятельство.

I am going to Rome having friends there. Часть сказуемого. Обстоятельство.

 

Проехав семьсот миль, он теперь направлялся к границе Соединенных Штатов.

На ее лице была маленькая улыбка.

У него был красивый старый дом на улице Королевы Анны, и, будучи человеком со вкусом, он обставил его превосходно.

Она закрыла лицо рукой, словно падая в обморок.

Судя по его фигуре и его движениям, он был еще молодым.

С гневом она толкнула Джона, разлив его чай.

Для Мэгги новая нежность другого сына была сладкой, а также очень пугающей.

Будучи очень уставшим от своей прогулки, он вскоре уснул и забыл о своих неприятностях.

На деревянных скамьях в передней комнате агентства сидели четыре девушки.

Майкл ушел с чемоданом.

Я собираюсь в Рим с друзьями.

Exercise 2. Insert the appropriate form of Present Participle.

1. The street was full of people laughing and going home. (to laugh, to go)
2. The girl smiled showing her teeth. (to show)
3. Watching them, he raised his coffee cup. (to watch)
4. He went upstairs again tiptoeing past the door, and entering fats room, switched on the light. (to tiptoe, to enter)
5. Turning my back on him I started down the steps. (to turn)
6. There was only one candle burning on the rough board table. (to bum)
7. The young man had done preparatory work at the College for a year but not going to the college proper had returned home.
8. Frank hearing the step on the gravel, turned sharply round. (to hear)
9. The campaign progressed uneventfully from day to day no longer mentioning in news broadcast. (to mention)
10. Seeing that no one else was coming, Mr. Lincoln rose. (to see)

Exercise 3. Join a sentence from column A with one from column B to make one sentence.

Pattern:        John hurt his arm. He was playing tennis.

John hurt his arm playing tennis.

A       B

Carol was in the bar finding it difficult to get around.

Emma was sitting in an armchair saying she would be back in an hour.

Sue got home late looking at the sights and took photographs.

Ann went out being reading a book.

A man ran out of the house having a drink.

Linda was in London for two years being shouting.

Mary walked round the town working as a tourist guide.

He opened the door taking the key out of his pocket.

I felt tired feeling very tired.

She doesn’t have a car going to bed early.

Exercise 4. Make one sentence of two using participles.

He hasn’t got much money being unemployed.

I didn’t want to go to the cinema having already seen it twice.

Jim cut himself shaving.

John was playing tennis having hurt his arm.

I was watching TV feeling asleep.

The man slipped getting off a bus.

I was walking home in the rain getting wet.

Margaret was driving to work yesterday having an accident.

Two foremen were overcome by smoke trying to put out the fire.

She finished her work then going home.

They continued their Journey having had their dinner.

We bought our tickets going into the theatre.

Exercise 5. Make sentences beginning with -ing or Not -ing. Sometimes yon have to begin with Having + Past Participle.

Having done all her shopping Lucy went for a cup of coffee.

Feeling tired I went to bed early.

Thinking they might be hungry I offered them something to eat.

Being a foreigner she needs a visa to stay in this country.

Not knowing his address I wasn’t able to contact him.

Having travelled a lot she knew a lot about other countries.

Being unable to understand English he didn’t know what I wanted.

Having spent nearly all our money we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.

Exercise 6. Translate into English suing Participle where possible.

Получив телеграмму, моя сестра немедленно выехала в Москву.

Войдя в класс, преподаватель спросил дежурного, кто отсутствует.

Мать улыбалась, глядя на детей, играющих в саду.

Взяв ручку и бумагу, мальчик стал писать письмо отцу, уехавшему на Дальний Восток.

Услышав голос друга, я вышел из комнаты, чтобы встретить его.

Увидев незнакомого человека, я извинился и вернулся в свою комнату.

Будьте осторожны, переходя улицу.

Прожив много лет в Англии, он хорошо говорит по-английски.

Читая эту книгу, я встретил несколько интересных выражений.

Прочитав эту книгу, мальчик вернул ее в библиотеку.

Студенты, читающие английские книги в оригинале, легко овладевают языком.

Проведя лето в деревне, больной совершенно поправился.

 

Having received a telegram, my sister immediately went to Moscow.

Upon entering the class, the teacher asked the attendant who was absent.

Mother was smiling, looking at children playing in the garden.

Taking a pen and paper, the boy began to write a letter to his father, who had left for the Far East.

Having heard the voice of a friend, I left the room to meet him.

Seeing a stranger, I apologized and returned to my room.

Be careful crossing the street.

Having lived for many years in England, he speaks good English.

Reading this book, I came across several interesting expressions.

After reading this book, the boy returned it to the library.

Students who read English books in the original easily master the language.

After spending the summer in the village, the patient completely recovered.

Exercise 7. State the functions of Past Participle. Translate into Russian.

Stirred by the beauty of the twilight, he strolled away from the hotel. Обстоятельство.

All the country near him was broken and wooded. Часть сказуемого.

For a moment he stood as if turned to stone. Обстоятельство.

He spoke when spoken to, politely and without much relevance. Обстоятельство.

Miss Brown, though not personally well known in the city, had been spoken well of by all men.Определение. Часть сказуемого.

He went through a dark hall, guarded by a steward. Определение.

He looked at her for a moment as though amazed at her friendliness. Определение.

Fancy a married woman doomed to live on from day to day without a single quarrel with her husband. Определение.

He bowed low when presented to her. Обстоятельство.

He took a folded strip of paper from his vest and gave it to the reporter. Определение.

 

Вдохновленный красотой сумерек, он вышел из отеля.

Вся деревня вокруг него была покрыта лесом.

На мгновение он остановился, словно его превратили в камень.

Он говорил, когда с ним говорили, вежливо и без особого участия.

Мисс Браун, хотя и не очень хорошо известная в городе, о ней хорошо говорили все мужчины.

Он прошел через темный зал, охраняемый стюардом.

Он посмотрел на нее на мгновение, как будто пораженный ее дружелюбием.

Представьте себе замужнюю женщину, изо дня в день живущую без единой ссоры с мужем.

Он низко поклонился, когда его с ней познакомили.

Он взял свернутую полоску бумаги из жилета и отдал ее репортеру.

Exercise 8. Change the structure of the sentences according to the pattern.

Pattern:        The story which was told by the teacher was long.

The story told by the teacher was long.

The books borrowed from the library may be kept for ten days.

The letters sent today from here to London will arrive there in five days.

The reports made at the conference were rather interesting.

Cities and towns destroyed during the war were built anew.

Here is the dictionary left by somebody in the room.

Exercise 9. Analyze the following sentences paying attention to the participle construction.

1. I saw Ann waiting for the bus.
2. I saw him walking along the street.
3. I’ve never seen her dancing.
4. Listen to the birds singing.
5. I found Sue in my room reading my letters.
6. They observed us making tests.
7. We saw Clare having a meal in a cafe.
8. We heard Bill playing the guitar.
9. We saw Linda jogging.
10. I want to have my hair cut.
11. I had my dress cleaned there last month.
12. I’d like to have these jeans shortened, they are a bit too long.
13. He had the roof repaired.
14. I want to have the walls papered.
15. She got her photos taken.
16. I want to have this problem solved by the computer.

 

1. Я видел, как Энн ждала автобус.
2. Я видел, как он шел по улице.
3. Я никогда не видел, чтобы она танцевала.
4. Слушайте пение птиц.
5. Я нашел Сью в своей комнате, читая мои письма.
6. Они наблюдали, как мы проводим тесты.
7. Мы видели, как Клэр обедала в кафе.
8. Мы слышали, как Билл играет на гитаре.
9. Мы видели, как Линда бегала трусцой.
10. Я хочу подстричься.
11. В прошлом месяце мне почистили мое платье.
12. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы эти джинсы были укорочены, они слишком длинные.
13. Ему отремонтировали крышу.
14. Я хочу, чтобы стены были оклеены.
15. Она сфотографировала ее.
16. Я хочу, чтобы эту проблему решил компьютер.

Exercise 10. Translate the sentences with the absolute Participle Constructions.

I couldn’t give you a call with my telephone being out of order.

It being warm, the children went for a walk.

The concert was followed by a dance, many people staying for it.

My wife having left for several days, I had to run the house.

There being no more problems to be discussed at the meeting, the chairman declared it closed.

The performance being over, everybody went home.

It being early, there were few people in the street.

The tourists were walking along the streets with the guide explaining the history of the town.

 

Я не могу позвонить вам, так как мой телефон вышел из строя.

Так как было тепло, то дети пошли гулять.

За концертом был танец, многие остались.

Когда моя жена ушла на несколько дней, мне пришлось заниматься домом.

Поскольку проблем на встрече больше не было, председатель объявил ее закрытой.

Спектакль закончился, все пошли домой.

Было рано, на улице было мало людей.

Туристы прогуливались по улицам с гидом, объясняющим историю города.

Exercise 11. Translate the sentences into English.

Мне только что отремонтировали машину.

Ей сшили платье.

Он сделал ремонт квартиры (работали мастера).

Я почистил костюм (отдавал его в чистку).

Я видел, как фотографировали этот памятник.

Мы слышали, как взорвали плотину.

Дети наблюдали за тем, как тушили пожар.

Прохожие наблюдали, как сносят дом.

Вы слышали, как повторили вопрос?

Я видел, как сажали это дерево.

 

I just had a car repaired.

She had a dress made.

He had an apartment repaired.

I had the suit cleaned.

I saw how this monument to be photographed.

We heard the dam explode.

Children watched the fire to be extinguished.

Passers-by watched the house to be demolished.

Have you heard how the question was repeated?

I saw this tree to be planted.

THE INFINITIVE

Exercise 1. Translate into Russian:

To see is to believe.

To live means to struggle

To understand is to forgive.

To choose time is to save time.

To be or not to be, that is the question.

How to prove it to him is a problem.

He wants to accept your offer.

He is happy to have been accepted to the University.

That was a nice seaside place to spend the holidays.

She was the last to speak at the meeting.

To master this specialty one must work hard.

This is the problem to be solved as soon as possible.

I am sorry to have interrupted you.

I’ve got enough money to buy tins book.

I’ve got a call to make.

I don’t know whether to answer him or not.

 

Видеть значит верить.

Жить значит бороться

Понять — значит простить.

Выбрать время — значит сэкономить время.

Быть или не быть, вот в чем вопрос.

Как доказать это ему — проблема.

Он хочет принять ваше предложение.

Он счастлив, что его приняли в университет.

Это было хорошее приморское место для отдыха.

Она была последней, кто говорил на собрании.

Чтобы освоить эту специальность, нужно много работать.

Эта проблема должна быть решена как можно скорее.

Извините, что прервал вас.

У меня достаточно денег, чтобы купить эту книгу.

Мне нужно позвонить.

Я не знаю, отвечать ему или нет.

Exercise 2. Transform the sentences using the Passive Infinitive.

Pattern:        I am glad to meet you.

I am glad to be met by you.

1. Robert is glad to be offered this job.
2. He doesn’t like to be asked questions.
3. She wants to be told the story.
4. I do not want to be asked about it.
5. Walter was glad to be invited by Ann.
6. I do not like to be interrupted by you.
7. She hopes to be provided by you with everything necessary for the work.
8. He is happy to be painted by you.
9. I like to be invited by my friends to the theatre.
10. The child likes to be read the fairy-tales.

Exercise 3. Complete each sentence with a suitable verb.

Pattern:        Don’t forget ………… the letter I gave you.

Don’t forget to post the letter I gave you.

For ideas: to call; to buy; to go; to find, to get; to operate; to be; to say; to drive

There was a lot of traffic but we managed to get to the airport in time.

Jane has decided not to drive a car.

We’ve got a new computer in our office. I haven’t learnt to operate it yet.

I wonder where Sue is. She promised not to be late.

We were all too afraid to speak. Nobody dared to say anything.

It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.

They don’t have much money. They can’t afford to buy this book.

I’m still looking for a job but I buy something soon.

Our neighbour threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise.

Exercise 4. Put the right form of infinitive (with or without to).

1. I’ve never been to Italy but I’d like to go there. (go)
2. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me to do? (do)
3. She said the letter was personal and wouldn’t let me read it. (read)
4. The customs officer made Sally open her case. (open)
5. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed to go. (go)
6. Hot weather makes me feel tired. (feel)
7. Where would you recommend me to go for my holidays? (go)
8. The film was very sad. It made me cry (cry)
9. Carol’s parents always encouraged her to study hard at school. (study)
10. Let me carry your bag for you. (carry)
11. Her parents wouldn’t let her go out alone. (go)

Exercise 5. Complete each sentence using what /how/ whether + one of these verbs: do, get, go, ride, say, use.

Do you know how to go to John’s house?

Can you show me how to use this washing machine?

Would you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?

You’ll never forget how to ride a bicycle once you have learned.

I was really astonished. I didn’t know what to say.

I’ve been invited to the party but I don’t know whether to go or not.

Exercise 6. How would you feel about doing these jobs? In your sentences use one of these expressions: I’d like; I’d love; I’d hate.

Pattern: (a teacher) I’d like to be a teacher.

a dentist       a lawyer       a geologist

a hairdresser          a surgeon     an actor

an airline pilot       an engineer  an economist

a tourist guide       fire-fighter   a priest

 

I’d like to be a surgeon.

Exercise 7. Use a sentence from column A and a sentence from column B to make a new sentence.

Pattern:        A friend of mine phoned me.

He invited me to a party.

A friend of mine phoned me to invite me to a party.

A       B

I shouted to keep warm.

I had to go to the bank to report that my car had been stolen.

I’ saving money to go to Canada.

I went to hospital to get some money.

I’m wearing two pullovers to have an operation.

I phoned the police station to warn people of the danger.

Exercise 8. Translate into Russian. Point out the Complex Object.

I want my son to be a doctor.

I don’t want you to take so much trouble.

I’d like you to practice your English every day.

We are friends and I naturally want him to be perfectly frank with me.

I didn’t expect the discussion to be so tiresome.

Everybody expected the talks to be a success.

They wish him to be happy.

We are waiting for the guests to arrive.

Tom expected the problem to be solved soon.

We would like them to enjoy their stay in our city.

 

Я хочу, чтобы мой сын был врачом.

Я не хочу, чтобы ты брал на себя столько хлопот.

Я хотел бы, чтобы вы учили английский каждый день.

Мы друзья, и я, естественно, хочу, чтобы он был совершенно откровенен со мной.

Я не ожидал, что обсуждение будет таким утомительным.

Все ожидали, что переговоры будут успешными.

Они хотят, чтобы он был счастлив.

Мы ждем гостей.

Том ожидал, что проблема будет решена в ближайшее время.

Мы хотели бы, чтобы они наслаждались пребыванием в нашем городе.

Exercise 9. Combine the sentences using the Complex Object

Pattern:        He entered the room. I saw it.

I saw him enter the room.

1. He saw Sue cross the street.
2. I will let you use my car.
3. I haven’t heard him to call my name.
4. We didn’t notice them to pass by.
5. He saw a man to have pulled the door open.
6. I know him to be the brightest student.
7. Somebody touched me on the shoulder to feel it.
8. Nick called me to hear it.
9. I noticed it to leave the room.
10. She is a nice girl to know it.
11. Our group is friendly to think so.

Exercise 10. Complete these sentences.

1. I want you to be happy.
2. I know him to be a good man.
3. I made her drive a car.
4. Let him go.
5. We saw them going to the theatre.
6. Nick felt somebody cry.
7. They heard her entering a room.
8. My parents would like me to enter a university.
9. We didn’t expect them to have a car.
10. My sister asked me to go home.

Exercise 11. Change the following sentences using ‘to be likely’; ‘to be unlikely’. Translate them into Russian.

Pattern:        He may (not) come soon.

He is likely (unlikely) to come soon.

We are likely to have a good time at the party tonight.

He is unlikely to follow my recommendation.

You are likely to miss the beginning of the performance if you don’t hurry.

The company is likely to do a new play in autumn.

He is unlikely to be invited to the official opening of the Olympic Games.

He is likely to do history at University next year.

You are likely to remember his name.

Exercise 12. Say the person (or thing) proved to be (turned out to be) the following:

Pattern:        The new secretary (to be helpful).

The new secretary proved to be helpful.

1. The interview with the new people proved to be successful.
2. The briefing proved to be useful.
3. The charges at the hotel proved to be reasonable.
4. The conversation proved to be rather unpleasant.
5. The student’s knowledge of history proved to be above the average.
6. After all she proved to be right.
7. He proved to be a good doctor.

Exercise 13. Read and translate the following sentences and analyze the use of (he Complex Object and the Complex Subject.

We expect everybody to do his duty.

Everybody is expected to do his duty.

Nobody expected him to resign.

We consider him to be an outstanding politician.

I consider him to be the best composer living.

How kind of you to let me come.

Nothing seems to have changed.

They noticed Sue leave the house.

He is expected to manage his business well.

I was made to do it.

I want the host to introduce me to Mr. Brown.

The weather is likely to change today.

I want you to take care of the tickets.

This monument is considered to have been erected as early as the 15th century.

This church appears to be made of wood.

He is sure to have been influenced by Tom.

 

Мы ожидаем, что каждый будет выполнять свой долг.

Каждый должен выполнять свой долг.

Никто не ожидал, что он уйдет в отставку.

Мы считаем его выдающимся политиком.

Я считаю его лучшим композитором.

Как мило с твоей стороны позволить мне прийти.

Кажется, ничего не изменилось.

Они заметили, что Сью вышла из дома.

Ожидается, что он будет хорошо управлять своим бизнесом.

Мне суждено сделать это.

Я хочу, чтобы ведущий представил меня мистеру Брауну.

Погода может измениться сегодня.

Я хочу, чтобы ты позаботился о билетах.

Считается, что этот памятник был установлен еще в 15 веке.

Эта церковь, кажется, сделана из дерева.

На него наверняка повлиял Том.

Exercise 14. Transform these sentences using For-Phrase Infinitive according to the model: She can’t come → It is impossible for her to come.

The meeting needn’t start before eight. There’s no need for the meeting to start before eight.

The postman ought to come. It’s time for the postman to come.

He’s not usually late. It’s unusual for him to be late.

I want the children to go to a good school. I’m anxious for children to go to a good school.

John shouldn’t go to Australia. It’s a bad idea for John to go to Australia.

Sue shouldn’t change her job just now. It would be a mistake for Sue to change her job just now.

Can Paul come to the meeting? Is it possible for Paul to come to the meeting?

The car really should have regular services. It’s important for the car t have regular services.

He normally stays up late on Saturdays. It’s normal for him to stay up late on Saturdays.

I’d be happy if you took a holiday. I’d be happy for you to take holiday.

Exercise 15. Translate into English.

Жить – значит бороться.

Такой длинный текст трудно выучить.

Будет очень трудно доказать это кому-либо.

Мне нужно позвонить.

Ему есть, чем гордиться.

Нам нужно обсудить много вопросов.

У вас много дел?

Первое, что нужно сделать, это обсудить план.

Мы ожидали, что он выполнит свой долг.

Все считают его выдающимся политическим деятелем.

Я считаю, что это лучший композитор из ныне здравствующих.

Кто разрешил изменить заглавие статьи?

Его считают хорошим адвокатом.

 

To live means to fight.

Such a long text is hard to learn.

It will be very difficult to prove this to anyone.

I need to call.

He has something to be proud of.

We need to discuss a lot of issues.

Do you have a lot to do?

The first thing to do is discuss the plan.

We expected him to do his duty.

Everyone considers him an outstanding politician.

I believe that this is the best living composer.

Who allowed to change the title of the article?

He is considered a good lawyer.