V ing or infinitive choose the correct word

want plan decide hope expect offer wish promise refuse would like need learn	+	to V
enjoy mind finish stop suggest keep be worth	+	V-ing
like love start begin prefer hate continue	+	to V or V-ing
can/could may/might must should shall/will	+	V
want wish would like e*pect know like hate advise	somebody	to V
see watch hear feel notice	somebody	V or V-ing
make let	somebody	V

V-ing / INFINITIVE

Test 1            V-ing or
infinitive?                                         1. My Mum hates
(watch/watching) television. 2.1 enjoy
(read/reading) magazines. 3.1 can
(play/playing) football.
4.My friends like (swim/swimming).5.Tom can’t (do/doing) yoga.6.Do you enjoy
(play/playing) sports?7.Can you (play/playing) darts?8.I can’t (cook/cooking).9.My
sister likes (listen/listening) to music. 10. My Dad hates (repair/repairing) toys.

Test 2  V-ing or infinitive?

1.   I want (to
see/seeing) Tom.

2.   We enjoy (to
swim/swimming).

3.1
would like (to live/living) in a small town.

4.    We decided (to
buy/buying) a new house.

5.    You promised (to
help/helping) me with my homework.

6.    We stayed in the
house until it stopped (to rain/raining).

7.    I don’t really
mind (to cook/cooking).

8.    I hope (to
visit/visiting) you next week. 9.1 suggest (to
travel/travelling) by train.

10. We need (to
learn/learning) English before we go to Great Britain.

Test 3  V-ing or infinitive?

1.   The music is very
loud. It’s difficult (to hear/hearing) you.

2.    I hope (to
pass/passing) my exam this year.

3.   This book is worth
(to read/reading).

4.1
want (to buy/buying) a new car.

5.    They’d like (to
stay/staying) at home this weekend.

6.    This text is very
hard (to understand/un­derstanding).

7.    It was lovely (to
see/seeing) you again at Ann’s party.

8.1
enjoy (to write/writing) letters.

9. She decided (to
take/taking) this job.

10. The weather was
very bad so they stopped (to play/playing) football.

Test 4  Choose the correct form.

1.1
can_______ you if you like.

a) help                 b)
to help c) helping

2.    I’m not going out
until it stops____________ .

a) rain                 b)
to rain c) raining

3.    What do you want_________ tonight?

a) do              
b) to do c) doing

4.1
learnt________ when I was five
years old.

a) swim               b)
to swim c) swimming

5.    Have you finished_________ the kitchen?

a) clean b) to
clean                        c) cleaning

6.    The exam is next
month. You must___________

harder.

a) work b) to work                        c)
working

7.    I’m tired. I would
like__________ to bed.

a) go b) to go                                 c)
going

5.    Do you enjoy________ other countries?

a) visit                 b)
to visit c) visiting

6.    The weather was
nice, so I suggested_________

for a walk by the
river.

a) go                   b)
to go c) going

7.       
Where’s
Bill? He promised__________ here on

time.

a) be                    b)
to be c) being

8.       
Shall
I________ the window?

a) open                b)
to open c) opening

9.       
I’m
not in a hurry. I don’t mind____________ .

a) wait                b)
to wait c) waiting

10.    What have you
decided_________ ?

a) do                   b)
to do c) doing

11.    George was angry
and refused_________ to me.

a) speak b) to
speak c) speaking

12.    You should________ your granny on
Sunday.

a) visit                 b)
to visit c) visiting

Test
5  Choose the correct
form.

1.1
like London but I don’t want________ there.

a) live                  b)
to live c) living

1.    I’m trying to
work. Please stop___________ .

a) talk                 b)
to talk c) talking

2.   Tom hasn’t seen
his aunt for a long time. He must    her next month.

a) visit                 b)
to visit c) visiting

3.    Linda has a lot of
books. She enjoys ______

a) read                b)
to read c) reading

4.    I’m surprised that
you’re here. I didn’t ex­pect                you.

a) see                  b)
to see c) seeing

5.    “Shall we get a
taxi to the cinema?”

“ If you like, but
it isn’t far. I don’t mind

a) walk                b)
to walk c) walking

6.    Will they________ this game?

a) win                 b)
to win c) winning

7.    Julia had a lot to
do, so I offered_____________

her.

a) help                 b)
to help c) helping

8.    I’m not interested
in__________ .

a) hike                 b)
to hike c) hiking

9.       
What
shall we do this afternoon? Would you like        to the beach?

a) go                   b)
to go c) going

10.    Goodbye! I hope________ you again soon.

a) see                  b)
to see c) seeing

11.    This film is worth__________ . I liked it very

much.

a) see                  b)
to see c) seeing

12.    Could you________ your question,
please?

a)    repeat b) to
repeat c) repeating

13.    I am fond of________ stamps.

a) collect b) to
collect c) collecting

15. The weather was
terrible, so we decided      at home.

a) stay b) to stay
c) staying Test 6____________

Test 6 Put the verbs in
brackets in the correct form (V-ing or infinitive).

1.   Do your parents
allow you (go out) with anybody you want?

2.   Just keep (try)
and you’ll succeed one day.

3.   Do you enjoy
(learn) languages?

4.   She would like
(travel) all over the world.

5.   1 think she has a
great chance of (win) the competition.

6.   They expect
(arrive) at the airport at 6.30.

7.   Do you think she
will agree (have) the meet­ing in her office?

8.   If the phone
doesn’t stop (ring), I am going to break it.

9.   When did you start
(learn) French?

10.   They hope (go) to
the Black Sea next year.

11.   Her brother likes
(swim), but he doesn’t like swimming pools.

12.    My sister doesn’t
really need (work), but she enjoys (be) around the people.

13.    (Eat) fatty foods,
(drink) alcohol and (smoke) are all bad for your health.

14.   Don’t you want
(learn) (drive)?

15.   After (work) all
day, he doesn’t feel like going out again.

Test 7  Complex object: insert to where necessary.

       1 heard the front door_________ open.

1 hate you_______ be late.

Granny watched the
children__________ playing.

I want you_______ buy some bread.

Would you like me________ read this text?

The parents made
the boy________ stay at home.

7.1
saw a strange man_______ enter the house.

We didn’t expect
you_________
come
so soon.

Let me ______ explain this rule
to you.

They noticed a
black dog__________ run into the

garden.

The boy watched
his mother___________ washing

clothes.

She likes her
children__________ sing.

He doesn’t want
his son__________ become an en­gineer.

I know him________ be a lazy pupil.

Tom felt somebody_________ touch his
shoulder.

Test
8   Complex object:
choose the correct form.

1.     Dad wants Dick
(making/to make) his bed.

2.     Have you seen Jack
(go/to go) out?

3.     «Shall we
begin?» «No, let’s (to wait/wait) a few minutes.»

4.     I know him (to
be/being) a famous singer.

5.     The teacher
watched her pupils (to write/ writing) a dictation.

1. They
   made me (to do/do) it.

7.   The teacher wants
the students (to read/ read) this text.

8.   We expect John
(passing/to pass) his exam.

9.   I heard her
(singing/to sing) this wonder­ful song at the party.

10.    They advised me
(to read/read) this book.

11.    Did you notice
anyone (come/to come) in?

12.    Would you like him
(to join/joining) us?

13.    Did the doctor let
him (going/go) out?

14.   Suddenly I felt
somebody (to take/take) me by the hand.

15.   What makes you
(think/to think) so?

Test 9  Choose the correct
form.

1. 1 want you (come/to come) with me.
2. 1 don’t like (cook/cooking).

3.   Have you ever
heard her (sing/to sing)?

4.   I don’t mind
(getting up/to get up) early.

5.   May I (open/to
open) the window?

6.   My father has
decided (selling/to sell) his old car.

7.   Brian wasn’t well.
I advised him (go/to go) to the doctor.

8.   Paul let me
(use/to use) his phone.

1. 1 hate (travelling/travel) alone.

10.   If it’s a nice day
tomorrow, I’d like (to have/ having) a picnic by the lake.

11.   She can’t (to
speak/speak) French.

12.    I watched my
brother (drawing/to draw).

13.   She promised (to
come/come) on time.

1. Have you finished (to do/doing) your home­work?
2. He’s very funny. He makes me (laugh/laugh­ing).

Test 10  Put the verb in brackets in the correct form (V-ing or
infinitive).

1.    I’d like (go) to
Great Britain next year.

2.    I’m good at
(draw).

3.    Peter is’ saving
money because he wants (buy) a car.

4.    We have decided
(move) to the countryside. 5.1 have finished
(paint) the kitchen.

5.    It makes me (feel)
happy.

6.    My uncle needs
(see) a doctor.

7.    She enjoys
(listen) to pop music.

8.    It’s difficult
(win) this match.

9.       
Playing
sports makes me (keep) fit.

10.    I’m sorry, but I
can’t (go) for a walk with you.

11.    This museum is
worth (visit).

12.    Let me (help) you!

13.    Thank you for
(come).

14.    I saw him (come)
in and (sit) down.

Test 11  Which is correct: V-ing or infinitive?

It’s late. I must_______________ now.

a) go                   b)
to go c) going

I’m sorry but I haven’t got time__________________ to  you now.

a) talk                 b)
to talk c) talking

Ann
is always in the kitchen. She enjoys

a) cook                b)
to cook c) cooking

We’ve decided__________ away for a few
days.

a) go                   b)
to go c) going

You’re making too
much noise. Can you please stop         ?

a) shout b) to
shout c) shouting

Would you like____________ to dinner on Sun­day?

a) come               b)
to come c) coming

That bag is too
heavy for you. Let me___________ you.

a) help                 b)
to help c) helping

There’s a
swimming-pool near my house. I go_____every
day.

a) swim               b)
to swim c) swimming

Did you use a
dictionary______________ the let­ter?

a) translate b) to
translate c) for translating

I’d love___________ a car like yours.

a) have                b)
to have c) having

Could you ______________  me with this bag,

please?

a) help                 b)
to help c) helping

I don’t mind____________ here but I’d
prefer to sit by the window.

a) sit                    b)
to sit c) sitting

Do you want me____________ you?

a) help                 b)
to help c) helping

I always read the
newspaper before______________ work.

a) start                b)
to start c) starting

I wasn’t feeling
very well but the medicine made me           better.

a) feel                  b)
to feel c) feeling

Test 1

1. watching; 2. reading; 3. play; 4. swimming; 5. do; 6. play­ing; 7. play; 8. cook; 9. listening; 10. repairing

Test 2

1. to see; 2. swimming; 3. to live; 4. to buy; 5. to help; 6. raining; 7. cooking; 8. to visit; 9. travelling; 10. to learn

Test 3

1. to hear; 2. to pass; 3. reading; 4. to buy; 5. to stay; 6. to understand; 7. to see; 8. writing; 9. to take; 10. playing

Test 4

1. a; 2. c; 3. b; 4. b; 5. c; 6. a; 7. b; 8. c; 9. c; 10. b; 11. a; 12. c; 13. b; 14. b; 16. a

Test 5

1. b; 2. c; 3. a; 4. c; 5. b; 6. c; 7. a; 8. b; 9. c; 10. b; 11. b; 12. c; 13. a; 14. c; 15. b

Test 6

1. to go out; 2. trying; 3. learning; 4. to travel; 5. winning; 6. to arrive; 7. to have; 8. ringing; 9. learning/to learn;
10. to go; 11. swimming/to swim; 12. to work, being; 13. eating, drinking,
smoking; 14.
to
learn, to drive; 15.
working

Test 7

4.               
-;
2. to;
3.
-; 4. to;
5.
to; 6. -; 7.
-; 8. to;
9.
-; 10. -;

5.    -, 12. to; 13. to; 14. to; 15. —

Test 8

1. to make; 2. go; 3. wait; 4. to be; 5. writing; 6. do; 7. to read; 8. to pass; 9. singing; 10. to read; 11. come; 12. to join; 13. go; 14. take; 15. think

Test 9

1. to come; 2. cooking; 3. sing; 4. getting up; 5. open; 6. to sell; 7. to go; 8. use; 9. travelling; 10. to have; 11. speak; 12. drawing; 13. to come; 14. doing; 15. laugh

Test 10

1. to go; 2. drawing; 3. to buy; 4. to move; 5. painting; 6. feel; 7. to see; 8. listening; 9. to win; 10. keep; 11. go; 12. visiting; 13. help; 14. coming; 15. come, sit

Test 11

1. a; 2. b; 3. c; 4. b; 5. c; 6. b; 7. a; 8. c; 9. b; 10. b; 11. a; 12. c; 13. b; 14. c; 15. a

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Упражнение 1. Complete the sentences with the expression get a good job. Use the Infinitive or the -ing form of the verb get.

1. I want _________________________.
2. I suggest _________________________.
3. I decided _________________________.
4. I recommend _________________________.
5. I hope _________________________.
6. I feel like _________________________.
7. I managed _________________________.
8. I am trying _________________________.
9. I would appreciate _________________________.
10. I will not refuse _________________________.
11. I agree _________________________.
12. I have denied _________________________.

Упражнение 2. Tick the correct item.

1 Greg enjoys … in the rain.

□ walk □ walking □ to walk

1. I’d like … Molly an e-mail now.

□ send □sending □ to send

1. What does Steve want …?

□ do □ doing □ to do

1. The coach watched his team … football.

□ play □ playing □ to play

1. I prefer … detective stories.

□ read □ reading □ to read

1. Would you like something …?

□ drink □ drinking □ to drink

Упражнение 3. Use Infinitive or -ing form.

1. It was quite late when they saw Martin … (come) up the other side of the street. They saw him … (pause) in front of his house, … (look) up at it and … (knock) at the door.
2. My parents let me (stay) at Molly’s house last weekend. They agreed … (take) me to his place in the car and they made me (promise) to behave myself.
3. Mel hates (answer) the phone. And very often Mel just lets it … (ring).
4. At first Jenny enjoyed … (listen) to Steven but after a while she got tired of … (hear) the same story.
5. Polly can’t (go) to the cinema today. She’s busy … (study) for her exam, which is next week, but she’s decided … (take) a break and … (phone) Megan.
6. I tried … (listen) carefully and in order (not/show) how I was embarrassed, I did my best … (keep) the conversation … (go) on one topic and another.

Упражнение 4. Прочитайте предложения. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов ответа.

1. Peace activist Baroness Bertha von Suttner encouraged Alfred Nobel … a prize for peace. (establish / to establish / establishing / to be established)
2. The police officer made Neil get out of the car and demanded … his driver’s licence.(see / seeing / to see / to be seen)
3. In the time of Peter the Great the noblemen were not allowed … beards. (have / to have / having / having had)
4. They wouldn’t let … the country without the entry visa, would they? (him to enter / he enters / him enter / him entering)
5. Fred couldn’t make … that he had caught the huge fish himself. (I believed/ me believe / me believed / me to believe)
6. Nick was very close to the phone-box and Mary noticed him … the number, and then she heard him … something to passer-by. (to dial, to say / dialing, to say / to dial, say / dial, say)
7. Nick was seen … the hall and then Jane watched him … (enter, go away / be entered, to go away / enter, go away / to have entered, to be gone away)
8. It’s too late now, but I will always regret … John to do the work. (to ask / asking / ask / to be asked)
9. My friend Moira stopped … whole milk because she is on a diet. (to buy / buying / buy / to be bought)
10. They were allowed… discussing the plans, so their partner introduced himself and went on to talk about the project. (to continue / continuing / continue / to be continued)

Упражнение 5 Put one of the given verbs in the correct form – infinitive or gerund:

to see, to lock, to explain, to go, to show, to play, to listen, to do, to write, to earn, to discuss, to drive, to look, to speak, to understand, to do, to stay, to work, to spend

1. I wish … the manager.— It’s no use … to him.
2. Don’t forget … the door before … to bed.
3. My mother told me not … to anyone about it.
4. He tried … but she didn’t want …
5. Would you mind … me how the lift works?
6. I’m beginning … what you mean.
7. The boys like … tennis but not … this in bad weather.
8. Try … this correctly.
9. He likes … in his cabinet.
10. I prefer … my car myself.
11. I advise you … at my place and … for a new flat.
12. Let’s … this tomorrow, I’m tired now.
13. Most people prefer … money. Some don’t want … them.

Упражнение 6. Complete the sentences using either the Infinitive or Gerund. Insert prepositions if necessary. Раскройте скобки, употребив герундий или инфинитив (с или без частицы to). Если нужно, вставьте предлог

1. He used … (think) that life ended at 40, but now when he’s 41, he knows it’s not true.
2. … (make) such a terrible noise!
3. It’s five in the morning. I’m not used … (get) up this early,
4. It’s impossible… (cut) with this knife. It’s blunt.
5. My father enjoys … (listen) to jazz music.
6. I’m sorry… (hear) that your mother isn’t well.
7. Harry looked so funny that I couldn’t help … (laugh).
8. I couldn’t help them … (find) what they were looking for as I was in too much of a hurry.
9. I’d like… (cook) something special when guests come.
10. What do you feel like… (do) tonight?
11. My dad promised … (buy) me a bike if I passed my exams well.
12. I hate… (wait) in queues. It really annoys me.
13. I looked forward … (see) you again soon.
14. It’s difficult … (concentrate) when there’s loud playing on the radio.
15. We stopped for a while … (admire) the scenery.
16. He can’t afford … (hire) a taxi every day.
17. Is it worth … (run) such an awful risk?
18. Would you mind … (fetch) another chair?
19. I offered … (pay) for the meal, but she refused.
20. I’m sorry… (disturb) you, but could you tell me the time?
21. My younger sister can’t stop… (eat) sweets.
22. He dislikes… (spend) money on car repairs.
23. I remember… (go) to Venice as a child.
24. … (call) Mike
25. I suggested … (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.
26. I can’t stand … (wait) in queues.
27. There used to … (be) a cinema in our village but it closed down three years ago.
28. He is Spanish so he’s used … (drive) on the right.
29. Did you remember … (send) your sister a card? It’s her birthday today.
30. Have you tried … (read) a book to help you to sleep?
31. Nowadays I’m used… (go) to bed early.
32. He’ll never forget … (see) the Grand Canyon for the first time.
33. He offered … (drive) me to the airport.
34. I’ll stop … (lend) you money if you waste it on cigarettes.
35. Maya stopped … (tie) her shoelace.
36. John suggested … (go) together in one car.
37. Will you stop … (make) so much noise, boys?
38. It’s difficult to get used … (sleep) in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
39. Linda offered … (look after) my cat while I was out of town.
40. Could you please stop… (whistle)! I’m trying … (concentrate) on my work.

Переходим к ответам на упражнения по герундию и инфинитиву.

ОТВЕТЫ

Exercise 1.

To get a good job – 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11

Getting a good job – 2, 4, 6, 9, 12

Exercise 2.

1 walking; 2 to send, 3 to do; 4 playing; 5 reading; 6 to drink

Exercise 3.

1. come, pause, look, knock 2. stay, to take, promise 3. answering, ring 4. listening, hearing 5, go, studying, to take, to phone 6 to listen, not to show, to keep, going.

Exercise 4.

1 to establish, 2 to see, 3 to have, 4 him enter, 5 me believe, 6 dial, say, 7 enter, 8 go away, 9 asking, 10 to continue

Exercise 5.

1  to see / writing   , 2 to lock / going, 3 to speak / to listen, 4 to explain / to listen, 5  showing,  6 to understand, 7  to play (playing) / to do  8 to do, 9 to work или working , 10 to drive или driving 11 to stay / to look 12 discuss 13 to earn (earning) / to spend или to spend (spending) / to earn.

Exercise 6.

1 to think, 2 making, 3 to getting, 4 to cut, 5 listening, 6 to hear, 7 laughing, 8 find, 9 to cook, 10 doing, 11 to buy, 12 waiting, 13 to seeing, 14 to concentrate, 15 to admire, 16 to hire, 17 running, 18 fetching, 19 to pay, 20 to disturb, 21 eating, 22 spending, 23 going, 24 to call, 25 calling, 26 waiting, 27 be, 28 to driving, 29 to send, 30 reading, 31 to going, 32 seeing, 33 to drive, 34 lending, 35 to tie, 36 going, 37 making, 38 to sleeping, 39 to look after, 40 whistling / to concentrate

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1. Выберите из скобок герундий или  инфинитив.

1. I am planning … (to visit/visiting) my granny next week. (Я планирую навестить бабулю на следующей неделе.)
2. When they finish … (to eat/eating) their lunch, they’ll go to the office. (Когда они закончат обедать, они отправятся в офис.)
3. He suggested … (to buy/buying) some food. (Он предложил купить немного продуктов.)
4. Does Sally enjoy … (to go/going) to the gym? (Сэлли нравится ходить в тренажерный зал?)
5. Don’t put off … (to write/writing) a report till the end of the month. (Не откладывай написание доклада до конца месяца.)
6. John refused … (to answer/answering) my question. (Джон отказался отвечать на мой вопрос.)
7. My brother intends … (to get/getting) married soon. (Мой брат намеревается скоро жениться.)
8. I think she didn’t mean … (to hurt/hurting) you. (Думаю, она не хотела обидеть тебя.)
9. Keep … (to beat/beating) the eggs. (Продолжай взбивать яйца.)
10. Fred can’t afford … (to travel/travelling) this year. (Фред не может себе позволить в этом году путешествовать.)
11. We expect … (to leave/leaving) tomorrow. (Мы собираемся уехать завтра.)
12. Mary decided … (to fly/flying) to Venice. (Мэри решила полететь в Венецию.)
13. The sportsmen hope … (to get/getting) the best results. (Спортсмены надеются добиться лучших результатов.)
14. Are you going to give up … (to smoke/smoking)? (Ты собираешься бросать курить?)
15. They don’t want … (to have/having) any more children. (Они больше не хотят иметь детей.)
16. I don’t mind … (to wash up/washing up). (Я не против того, чтобы помыть посуду.)
17. Girls, stop … (to giggle/giggling). (Девочки, перестаньте хихикать.)
18. Ben likes … (to play/playing) chess. (Бен любит играть в шахматы.)
19. Lara goes … (to dance/dancing) every weekend. (Лара ходит на танцы каждые выходные.)
20. Harry can’t stand … (to work/working) on Saturdays. (Гарри не выносит работы по субботам.)

 2. Выберите инфинитив с частицей to или без нее.

1. We can … (speak/to speak) Spanish. ( Мы умеем говорить по-испански.)
2. He often makes me … (feel/to feel) guilty. (Он часто заставляет меня чувствовать виноватой.)
3. You have … (be/to be) friendly and polite. (Ты должен быть дружелюбным и вежливым.)
4. She must … (stay/to stay). (Она обязана остаться.)
5. The lawyer will … (call/to call) you later. (Юрист позвонит вам позже.)
6. I’d like … (send/to send) him a present. (Я бы хотела послать ему подарок.)
7. You’d better … (move/to move) faster. (Тебе лучше двигаться быстрее.)
8. We heard somebody … (enter/to enter) the apartment. (Мы слышали, как кто-то вошел в квартиру.)
9. Mother wants … (paint/to paint) the walls in the kitchen. (Мама хочет покрасить стены на кухне.)
10. We decided … (sell/to sell) the car. (Мы решили продать машину.)
11. He always fails … (keep/to keep) his word. (Он всегда не сдерживает слово.)
12. I am trying … (lift/to lift) this heavy stone. (Я пытаюсь поднять этот тяжелый камень.)
13. Let me … (give/to give) you some advice. (Позволь мне дать тебе совет.)
14. It may … (cost/to cost) too much. (Это может стоить слишком много.)
15. She saw him … (cross/to cross) the street. (Она видела, как он переходит улицу.)

3. Составьте предложения, выбрав начало из первого столбца и окончание – из второго.

1. She is interested                             a) drinking alcohol.
2. I would like                                     b) to seeing my daughter.
3. You should give up                         c) being ill.
4. We really enjoy                               d) laughing at her.
5. I’m looking forward                          e) to living in a dirty house.
6. He is used                                      f) talking to drunk people.
7. She pretended                                g) swimming in the sea.
8. Pamela is good                               h) to have a cup of coffee.
9. I couldn’t help                                  i) in surfing the Internet.
10. She avoids                                     j) at riding a horse.

Ответы:

1.

1. to visit
2. eating
3. buying
4. going
5. writing
6. to answer
7. to get
8. to hurt
9. beating
10. to travel
11. to leave
12. to fly
13. to get
14. smoking
15. to have
16. washing up
17. giggling
18. playing
19. dancing
20. working

2.

1. speak
2. feel
3. to be
4. stay
5. call
6. to send
7. move
8. enter
9. to paint
10. to sell
11. to keep
12. to lift
13. give
14. cost
15. cross

3.

1 – i (Ее интересует проведение времени в интернете.)

2 – h (Я бы хотел выпить чашку кофе.)

3 – a (Тебе нужно бросить употреблять алкоголь.)

4 – g (Нам очень нравится плавать в море.)

5 – b (С нетерпением жду встречи с дочкой.)

6 – e (Он привык жить в грязном доме.)

7 – c (Она притворилась больной.)

8 – j (У Памелы есть способности к езде верхом на лошади.)

9 – d (Я не мог не смеяться над ней.)

10 – f (Она избегает разговоров с пьяными.)

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1. Translate into Russian.

1 . The buyers want to know our terms of payment.
2 . This is for you to decide.
3 . The plan of our work will be discussed at the meeting to be held on May 25.
4 . To walk in the garden was a pleasure.
5 . Jane remembered to have been told a lot about Mr. Smith.
6 . I felt him put his hand on my shoulder.
7 . This writer is said to have written a new novel.
8 . She seems to be having a good time at the seaside.
9 . They watched the boy cross the street.
10 . To advertise in magazines is very expensive.
11 . He proved to be one of the cleverest students at our Institute.
12 . He knew himself to be strong enough to take part in the expedition.
13 . To see is to believe.
14 . He is sure to enjoy himself at the disco.
15 . To tell you the truth, this company has a very stable position in the market.

2. Put “to” before the infinitive where it is necessary.

1 . My son asked me … let him … go to the club.
2 . You must make him … practice an hour a day.
3 . She was made … repeat the song.
4 . He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try.
5 . Let me … help you with your work.
6 . She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.
7 . You ought … take care of your health.
8 . I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it.
9 . He was seen … leave the house.
10 . We had … put on our overcoats because it was cold.
11 . The man told me not … walk on the grass.
12 . Have you heard him … play the piano?
13 . You had better … go there at once.
14 . I would rather not … tell them about it.
15 . We shall take a taxi so as not … miss the train.

3. Use the appropriate form of the infinitive.

1 . They want (to take) to the concert by their father.
2 . I am glad (to do) all the homework yesterday.
3 . This plant is known (to produce) tractors.
4 . He wants his son (to become) a lawyer.
5 . The enemy army was reported (to overthrow) the defense lines and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city.
6 . He seems (to know) French very well: he is said (to spend) his youth in Paris.
7 . You had better (to call) our distributors at once.
8 . We are happy (to invite) to the party.
9 . That firm is reported (to conduct) negotiations for the purchase of sugar.
10 . It seemed (to snow) heavily since early morning: the ground was covered with a deep layer of snow.
11 . He didn’t hear me (to knock) at the door.
12 . I want (to inform) of her arrival.
13 . Our sportsmen are proud (to win) the cup.
14 . He is known (to work) on the problem for many years.
15 . The representative of the firm asked for the documents (to send) by air mail.

4. Put “to” where necessary.

1. I think you ought … apologize.
2. Make him … speak louder.
3. Help me … carry this bag.
4. My son asked me … let him … go to the theatre.
5. I must … go to the country.
6. It cannot … be done to-day.
7. She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.
8. The man told me not … walk on the grass.
9. Let me … help you with your work.
10. She ought … take care of her health.
11. We had better … stop to rest a little.
12. I don’t know what … do.
13. He was seen … leave the house.
14. We have come … ask whether there is anything we can … do.
15. We heard the siren … sound and saw the ship … move.
16. I cannot … go there now, I have some work … do.
17. During the crossing the passengers felt the ship … toss.
18. You must make him … practice an hour a day.
19. He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try.
20. I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it.
21. He said that she might … come in the evening.
22. She was made … repeat the song.
23. Would you rather … learn shorthand than typewriting?

5. Translate into Russian.

1. I called every morning to see if there was any news.
2. We stopped to have a smoke.
3. He came here to speak to me, not to you.
4. The car was waiting at the door to take them to the station.
5. To explain the problem he drew diagrams all over the blackboard.
6. The steamship “Minsk” was chartered to carry a cargo of timber from St.Petersburg to Hull.
7. Under clause 35 the charterers were to supply the steamer with icebreaker assistance to enable her to enter or to leave the port of loading.
8. To meet the increased demand for industrial goods, a great number of new shops have been opened in the towns.
9. The first lot is ready for shipment, but to economize on freight we have decided to ship it together with the second lot.
10. Please send us your instructions at once to enable us to ship the machines by the 20th of May.

6. Translate into English using the Objective Infinitive Construction (Coplex Object) where possible.

1. Он хочет, чтобы мы пришли к нему сегодня.
2. Я хотел бы, чтобы вы подождали меня здесь.
3. Он хочет, чтобы его сын стал врачом.
4. Он хочет, чтобы его послали в С.-Петербург на конференцию.
5. Она хочет, чтобы ее пригласили на вечер.
6. Мы не хотели, чтобы нас прерывали.
7. Хотите ли вы, чтобы я вам помог?
8. Я хочу, чтобы его статья была опубликована.
9. Доктор не хочет, чтобы вы ехали на юг.
10. Он хочет, чтобы груз был застрахован.
11. Она не любит, чтобы дети готовили уроки вечером.
12. Она любит, чтобы обед был вовремя.
13. Он не любит, когда его прерывают.
14. Он хочет, чтобы ему задавали вопросы.

7. Make infinitives (add “to”) or gerunds (add “-ing”) of the verbs in brackets to make the following sentences grammatically correct.

1. When I’m tired, I enjoy … television. It’s relaxing. (watch)
2. It was a nice day, so we decided … for a walk. (go)
3. It’s a nice day. Does anyone fancy … for a walk? (go)
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind … (wait)
5. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford … out very often. (go)
6. I wish that dog would stop … It’s driving me mad. (bark)
7. Our neighbour threatened … the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (call)
8. We were hungry, so I suggested … dinner early. (have)
9. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk … the train. (miss)
10. I’m still looking for a job but I hope … something soon. (find)

8. Complete the following sentences with infinitives (add “to”) or gerunds (add “-ing”) of the verbs below to make them grammatically correct.

answer apply be be listen make see try use wash work write

1. He tried to avoid … my question.
2. Could you please stop … so much noise?
3. I enjoy … to music.
4. I considered … for the job but in the end I decided against it.
5. Have you finished … your hair yet?
6. If you walk into the road without looking, you risk … knocked down.
7. Jim is 65 but he isn’t going to retire yet. He wants to carry on ….
8. I don’t mind you … the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.
9. Hello! Fancy … you here! What a surprise!
10. I’ve put off … the letter so many times. I really must do it today.
11. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody … so stupid?
12. Sarah gave up … to find a job in this country and decided to go abroad.

9. Make infinitives (with or without “to”) or gerunds (add “-ing”) of the verbs in brackets to make the following sentences grammatically correct.

1. She doesn’t allow … in the house. (smoke)
2. I’ve never been to Iceland but I’d like … there. (go)
3. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me …? (do)
4. She said the letter was personal and wouldn’t let me …it. (read)
5. We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed … (go)
6. Where would you recommend me … for my holidays? (go)
7. I wouldn’t recommend … in that restaurant. The food is awful. (eat)
8. The film was very sad. It made me … (cry)
9. Carol’s parents always encouraged her … hard at school. (study)

Правильные ответы:

1. Переведите на русский язык.

1 . Покупатели хотят знать наши условия платежа.
2 . Это вы должны решать.
3 . План нашей работы будет обсуждаться на собрании, которое состоится 25 мая.
4 . Гулять в саду было приятно.
5 . Джейн вспомнила, что ей много рассказывали о мистере Смите.
6 . Я почувствовал, как он положил руку на мое плечо.
7 . Говорят, что этот писатель написал новый роман.
8 . Она, кажется, хорошо проводит время на берегу моря.
9 . Они видели, как мальчик переходил улицу.
10 . Реклама в журналах очень дорогая.
11 . Он оказался одним из самых способных студентов нашего института.
12 . Он знал, что он достаточно вынослив, чтобы принять участие в этой экспедиции.
13 . Видеть — значит верить.
14 . Ему, несомненно, понравится на дискотеке.
15 . Честно говоря, эта компания имеет очень стабильное положение на рынке.

2. Поставьте, где нужно, “to” перед инфинитивом.

1. to, ~ | 2. ~ | 3. to | 4. ~, to | 5. ~ |
6. to, to/~ | 7. to | 8. ~ | 9. to | 10. to |
11. to | 12. ~ | 13. ~ | 14. ~ | 15. to

3. Используйте соответствующую форму инфинитива.

1 . to be taken
2 . to have done
3 . to produce
4 . to become
5 . to have thrown, to be advancing
6 . to know, to have spent
7 . call
8 . to have been invited
9 . to be conducting
10 . to have been snowing
11 . knock
12 . to be informed
13 . to have won
14 . to have been working
15 . to be sent

4. Поставьте частицу “to” там, где это необходимо.

1. to | 2. ~ | 3. ~ | 4. to, ~ | 5. ~ | 6. ~ |
7. to, to | 8. to | 9. ~ | 10. to | 11. ~ | 12. to |
13. to | 14. to,~ | 15. ~,~ | 16. ~, to | 17. ~ | 18. ~ |
19. ~, to | 20. ~ | 21. ~ | 22. to | 23. ~

5. Переведите на русский язык.

1. Я заходил каждое утро узнать, не было ли новостей.
2. Мы остановились покурить.
3. Он пришел сюда поговорить со мной, а не с вами.
4. Машина ждала их у дверей, чтобы отвезти на вокзал.
5. Чтобы объяснить задачу, он рисовал диаграммы на доске.
6. Пароход «Минск» был зафрахтован для перевозки груза леса из Петербурга в Галл.
7. По условию 32 наниматели судна должны были обеспечить пароход ледоколом для обеспечения его входа и выхода из порта погрузки.
8. Для обеспечения растущей потребности в промышленных товарах, в городах было открыто большое число новых магазинов.
9. Первая партия товара готова к отправке, но чтобы сэкономить на транспортных расходах, мы решили отправить ее вместе со второй партией.
10. Пожалуйста, вышлите нам инструкции немедленно, чтобы мы имели возможность отправить станки к 20 мая.

6. Переведите на английский язык, испульзуя объектную инфинитивную конструкцию (сложное дополнение), где это возможно.

1. He wants us to come to him today.
2. I would like you to wait for me here.
3. He wants his son to become a doctor.
4. He wants to be sent to St. Petersburg to a conference.
5. She wants to be invited to a party.
6. We didn’t want to be interrupted.
7. Would you like me to help you?
8. I want his article to be published.
9. The doctor doesn’t want you to go to the south.
10. He wants the cargo to be insured.
11. She doesn’t like the children to do their home task in the evening.
12. She likes to have her dinner on time.
13. He doesn’t like to be interrupted.
14. He wants to be asked questions.

7. Образуйте формы инфинитива (подставьте “to”) или герундия (прибавьте “-ing”) глаголов в скобках, чтобы следующие предложения стали грамматически правильными.

1. watching |
2. to go |
3. going |
4. waiting |
5. to go |

6. barking |
7. to call |
8. having |
9. missing |
10. to find

8. Дополните следующие предложения формами инфинитива (подставьте “to”) или герундия (прибавьте “-ing”) глаголов, данных ниже, чтобы они стали грамматически правильными.

answer apply be be listen make see try use wash work write
1. answering |
2. making |
3. listening |
4. applying |

5. washing |
6. being |
7. working |
8. using |

9. seeing |
10. writing |
11. being |
12. trying |

9. Образуйте формы инфинитива (с частицей “to” или без нее) или герундия (прибавьте “-ing”) глаголов в скобках, чтобы следующие предложения стали грамматически правильными.

1. smoking |
2. to go |
3. to do |
4. read |
5. to go |

6. to go |
7. eating |
8. cry |
9. to study |