Задание по грамматике на тему инфинитива . 4. a) Use the infinitive in the non-perfect form of the active or passive voice.
1. I hate (to bother) you, but the man is still waiting (to give) a definite answer.
2. He hated (to bother) with trifling matters when he had many more important questions (to decide).
3. She would never miss a chance (to show) her efficiency, she was so anxious (to like) and (to praise).
4. The idea was too complicated (to express) in just one paragraph. It seemed it would take not less than a page (to put) it into words.
5. Is there anything else (to tell) him? I believe he deserves (to know) how the matter stands and (to tell) all about it.
6. The book is likely (to publish) and (to appear) on sale pretty soon. It is sure (to sell) well and (to sell) out in no time.
7. What he took to writing for was not (to earn) a living but a name. All he wanted was (to read) and not (to forget).
b) Use the infinitive in the required form of the active voice.
1. How fortunate he is (to travel) all over the world and (to see) so much of it.
2. The man appears (to know) practically all European languages; he is said (to learn) them while travelling. 3. The river was reported (to overflow) the banks and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city.
4. The girl pretended (to read) a book and not (to notice) me.
5. You seem (to look) for trouble.
6. It seems (to rain) ever since we came here.
7. It is so thoughtful of you (to book) the tickets well in advance.
8. The committee is said (to revise) the programme and (to work out) a plan of its realization.
c) Use the appropriate form of the infinitive.
1. The man seemed (to study) me and I felt uneasy in his presence.
2. Perhaps it would bother him (to speak) about the quarrel.
3. He is supposed (to work) at. the translation of the book for two years.
4. The only sound (to hear) was the ticking of the grandfather's clock downstairs.
5. The book was believed (to lose) until the librarian happened (to find) it during the inventory. It turned out (to misplace).
6. The strength of the metal proved (to overestimate) by the designer. The engineer claimed (to warn) against its use for the purpose all along as he had been always sure it was likely (to deform) under great load.
7. We seem (to fly) over the sea for quite a time and there is yet no land (to see).
8. Not (to answer) would have been a wrong step.
9. We don't seem (to acquaint), at least I can't remember ever (to meet) him.
10. The third key remained (to test).
1. How did you like the English rule for driving on the left side of the road? 2. I hate being ill and staying in bed. 3. I am not used to receiving a lot of presents for Christmas. 4. My wife and I look forward to seeing you and your wife at out place. 5. The children had to help with the sweeping and cleaning of the rooms and with the washing up after meals. 6. The doctor left three different medicines with instructions for giving them. 7. You can improve your English pronunciation by reading aloud. 8. I don’t like the idea of spending a holiday with hundreds of other people. 9. The silence was broken by the sound of the door being locked. 10. I remember going to the British Museum one day
2. Is your car blue? = F. No, it's black.
3. Is Linda from London? = H. No, she's American.
4. Am I late? = C. Yes, you are.
5. Where's Ann from? = A. London.
6. What colour is your bag?= E. Black.
7. Are you hungry? =B. No, I'm not.
8. How is George? = I. Very well.
9. Who's that woman?= D. My sister.