exercise 1. replace the gerund by a gerundial complex by adding a
subject to it. the subject of the gerundial complex must be different from
the subject of the sentence. comment on the functions.
model: 1) everything depends on getting there in time. —
everything depends on your getting there in time.
2) i'm against writing this review. —
i'm against jack's writing this review.
сами предложения.
1. i fail to see the point of raising the question now. 2. she simply can't
help laughing at you. 3. we did not mind waiting a little. 4. i'll take the
opportunity of being here to ask you some questions. 5. he succeeded only
through making the right contacts from the very beginning. 6. he began to
grow fast only after coming to live with us. 7. you can't go through college
without planning and saving. 8. it's no good trying to make her change her
mind. 9. i'm used to coming home very late. 10. she likes being praised
and made much of.11. i’m against going there alone. 12. it is useless doing
it now. 13. i have an idea of going to the south. 14. there is little sense in
staying here now.15. they apologized for having made the noise.16. who
is for telling him the truth? 17. i object to interfering in my personal life.
they are just neighbours.
James is a smart guy, he has to study a lot!
Lorenz and Susan live in a really old house, they have to buy a new one.
Do you really have to speak so fast? I have to write down every single word!
No, you don't have to write down every word I say, just the most important ideas!
Oh, look at the time! I have to run or I’ll miss the train!
You don't have to run, the train is going to be delayed.
She has wonderful hair but she has to wash it every day.
We can share a taxi if you want to. You don't have to walk home.
Exercise 2.
Match the name of an animal with its place of living.
1. lion b. den
2. rabbit e. burrow
3. mouse d. hole
4. dog f. kennel
5. cow c. shed
6. horse a. stable
7. bird f. kennel
a. stable
b. den
c. shed
d. hole
e. burrow
f. kennel
f. kennel