Утевская Н.Л. - English Grammar Book. Ключи - 2011

Exercise VII (p. 303)

1. He is said to be the best doctor in our city. 2. He was seen to turn the page and begin reading. 3. He was heard to go upstairs soon. 4. Many people from passengers were likely to be tourists. 5. I appeared to know him well. 6. You seem to have changed very much since that time. 7. The entrance door was heard to bang. 8. We were supposed to meet near school at six o’clock. 9. The streets of the town were empty: all the local population seemed to have left for the forest. 10. They seemed to have quite forgotten him. 11. She was likely to be the only person who will stay here for ever. 12. His eyes were seen to flash, but he said nothing. 13. I seem to know you well. I must have met you at my parents’. 14. They are likely to thank me for this help. 15. You seem to know much about this town.

Exercise VIII (p. 303)

1.The door was heard to open, and somebody entered the room.

2.I happened not to be at home when he called. 3. When he spoke he seems to speak more to himself than to themselves. 4. He was heard to play the piano and sing something. 5. I happened to say that you know him. 6. He seems to help the other students too. 7. She seems to have agreed to go on an excursion to Yasnaya Polyana. 8. Alexander seemed to ask a question, but he is likely to change his intention.

9.Your friend seems to be very interested in ancient history. 10. He appeared to be a very pleasant interlocutor. 11. The results of the experiment proved to be more interesting than they were supposed.

12.The preparation of the second edition of this dictionary is said to come to an end. 13. The new dictionary is said to come out before the end of the year. 14. These pictures are sure to be exhibited at the nearest exhibition. 15. The match was supposed to have been put off not because of bad weather. 16. This event is certain to be much spoken about.

Exercise IX (p. 304)

1. The exhibition is said to have collected a very interesting material about the natural resources of this district. 2. A large group of builders is reported to be sent to this district. 3. A new town is supposed to be built in this district. 4. They are supposed to come already to the place of destination. 5. Cold weather was not expected to come so early. 6. This year the average temperature of May is reported to be considerably lower than it was last year. 7. He is unlikely to make him do something if he doesn’t want this. 8. This turner is said to be working at the new rationalization proposal now. 9. This invention is

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supposed to help save much metal. 10. We appeared to have met once. 11. You seem to be tired. Don’t you want to rest? 12. The conditions of work proved to be more difficult than they were supposed. 13. You are sure to like this play. 14. She was heard to sing something going downstairs.

Exercise X (p. 304)

1.He didn’t seem to understand all the seriousness of the situation.

2.Do you seem not to like his proposal? 3. Do you happen to know this man? 4. He is likely to have been anxious about something. 5. My fellow traveller proved to be a great expert of architecture. 6.Atelegram is sure to be delivered tomorrow morning. 7. He is certain to mix everything. 8. He was seen to work in the garden every day. 9. This proposal is likely to interest him. 10. I hope objections are unlikely to be against such an agenda. 11. We proved to have many mutual acquaintances. 12. He was never seen to be so excited. 13. Now our research is considered to be completed. 14. This top is considered to be inaccessible for a long time. 15. Some difficulties seemed unlikely to appear. 16. The book seemed to be interesting to me from the very beginning. 17. New buses turned out to be very comfortable.

18.The students were allowed to use the dictionary while translating the text at the exam.

Revision of Infinitive Constructions

Exercise III (p. 305)

1. Somebody heard my name mention. 2. You may rely on her not to let you down. 3. The introduction of this device enables the productivity of labour to increase considerably. 4. It causes me to feel sad. 5. It is very pleasant to know everybody to like you.

6.When I waited in the reception room I saw a girl come out with a file in her hands. I understood her to have been the secretary.

7.They get him to return. They will take care of it. 8. I supposed him to know more than he had said. 9. I felt something hard strike my leg. 10. We expected steps to be taken in this direction. 11. A wind made the windows rattle. 12. I suspected him to conceal the truth from me.

Exercise V (p. 306)

I1. My friend was ill for a long time and she missed many lessons at university. But we hope that she will catch up with the group. Everybody considers her to be a capable girl. Besides I think her

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to be very hardworking. Of course nobody makes her work. Every day I see her study in the reading hall. I like her to tell me about her studies in the evenings. Now we already feel that she is making progress. I wish her to be one of the best students of our group.

II1. He was made to turn to a doctor. 2. Your behaviour made me get angry. 3. I heard many outstanding pianists perform this Beethoven’s sonata. 4. I know him to be one of the best chess players of our country. 5. Many people consider the Black Sea coast to be the best place for rest.

Exercise VII (p. 307)

1. It is necessary for you to be here tomorrow in the evening. 2. It is easy for him to do it. 3. It is difficult for us to do this work in such a short period of time. 4. It is necessary for our specialists to know foreign languages. 5. It was for me to decide what had to be done. 6. The weather was too bad for the ships to go to the sea. 7. He turned his head and nodding he showed the detachment to follow him. 8. The night was too dark for the tourists to continue the way. 9. I am waiting for you to tell me something pleasant. 10. The first thing for me to do is to find out when the train from Moscow arrives. 11. It is easy for you to say this. 12. The water was too cold for us to bathe.

Exercise IX (p. 308)

1. The expedition is believed to return next Sunday. 2. The coming conference is supposed to be of great importance for our work. 3. The performance was said to have been a success. 4. The meeting is likely to take place tomorrow. 5. He seems to possess a valuable collection of pictures. 6. She seems to be seriously ill. 7. The word “smog” is known to be a combination of the two words “smoke” and “fog”. 8. Great construction work is reported to be going on in their city. 9. The Gulf Stream is known to bring warm waters to the British shores. 10. He seems to be tired. 11. The students are supposed to have already passed their exams. 12. The coastline of the British Isles is known to be irregular.

Exercise X (p. 308)

1. My relatives are likely to go to the Crimea in summer. 2. If you want to speak to my sister, ring her up now. She is sure to be at home. She is unlikely to be at home tomorrow. 3. Yesterday I happened to meet your friend. He seems to have hurried. 4. He is likely to work in our district. 5. He is said to have proved to be a

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good teacher. 6. He is said to live in the north for a long time. 7. He is known to work at the problem of growing the new kinds of fruit in the north. 8. The results of his work are supposed to be very interesting. 9. He is reported to finish the series of experiments now. 10. The report about his work is supposed to be made in Moscow. 11. He is considered to be a talented young researcher. 12. He is unlikely to finish his work this year. 13. The results of his researches are certain to interest the specialists. 14. His report seems to consist of three parts. 15. He is sure to be the best skier in the group.

Exercise XI (p. 308)

1. I want you to translate this article. 2. She heard somebody enter the room. 3. They are expected to come to Moscow soon. 4. The conference is supposed to be at the end of the month. 5. I would like you to spend summer with us. 6. She is supposed to perform the main role in this play. 7. The weather is expected to change. 8. I didn’t mean you to learn this text by heart. 9. I suspect him to have taken my book. 10. The delegation was expected to come at the end of the week. 11. I want you to be hardworking. 12. The book is expected to be published this year. 13. You are said to have made a very good report at the scientific conference. 14. May I rely on you to come in time? 15. I know him to have written some very good poems. 16. We expected us to take part in the discussion of the report.

Exercise XII (p. 309)

1.The first thing for you to do is to register the tickets for the boat.

2.The children seem to have lost. 3. An interesting discussion about this question is likely to be spread. 4. He seems not to have understood that he was not right. 5. An English writer Voinich is known to have been living in Petersburg for some years. 6. Russian literature is considered to influence on her creative work. 7. From three sisters Charlotte Brontë is considered to be more talented. 8. Chekhov’s stories are known to admire the whole world. 9. The premier of the performance is reported to be in May. 10. I happened to meet him in the museum.

11.I want you to do it all over again. 12. Nobody seemed to be able to solve this problem. 13. The best actors of cinemas and TV are known to come from the theatre. 14. He is considered to be one of the more experienced specialists on the history of the cinema. 15. The number of people visiting theatres was supposed to decrease much with the invention of television.

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The Gerund

Exercise III (p. 321)

1. meeting; 2. being hurt; 3. being recognized; 4. being seen; 5. seeing; 6. liking; 7. taking; 8. seeing; 9.being seen; 10. sending; 11. being sent; 12. being examined; 13. knowing; 14. being impressed; 15. being interrupted; 16. reminding, being reminded; 17. introducing, talking; 18. speaking of; 19. being installed.

Exercise IV (p. 321)

1. continuing; 2. drinking; 3. being asked; 4. writing; 5. playing; 6. putting; 7. denying; 8. dancing; 9. being spied; 10. having thought; 11. reading, going; 12. being observed, running.

Exercise V (p. 322)

1. I remember having met your brother in the Caucasus. 2. He suggested starting at once. 3. She quite understood you having disliked the idea of remaining in town the whole summer. 4. I propose his doing the work. 5. I insisted on his coming with us. 6. He is responsible for the letter being delivered today. 7. We are keen on your spending the summer with us. 8. He denied having seen him. 9. She disliked my having told you the truth. 10. I prefer our staying at home on such a rainy day. 11. He objected our starting so early. 12. He acknowledged having made a mistake. 13. He admitted being wrong. 14. We insisited on the work being done properly. 15. They agreed his being a very brave man. 16. I am displeased at your having made that mistake. 17. He wrote about his arriving soon. 18. We are sure of his having passed the examinations successfully. 19. Do you mind my taking the book? 20. I was afraid of your being late.

Exercise VI (p. 322)

1. She bowed her head without speaking. 2. I like doing everything myself. 3. He was tired of having talked too much. 4. On returning she went immediately into the dining-room. 5. I don’t remember having met him in London. 6. Little Jane liked being clean. 7. After having examined the patient he said it was simply a case of nerve strain. 8. I’m so tired of sitting at home. 9. I am still a little afraid of being late. 10. The younger man hesitated before answering.

11.He went on without paying attention to her interruption.

12.She stepped back without saying a word. 13. After having left his friends at university he bought copies of the early editions of

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the book. 14. After having realized his mistake his first thought was to leave the house as quickly as possible. 15. On entering the room he addressed Alec without preliminaries. 16. I suggested visiting my relatives.

Exercise VII (p. 323)

1. Good-bye, and thank you ever so much for coming with me. 2. She was afraid of going on public transport. 3. She began to have frightful pains all over her, and she held her breath to prevent herself from crying out and waking her mother. 4. This was Mike’s only chance of telling them of his college life. 5. She had the habit of placing the word “eh” at the end of her remarks, questions and answers alike. 6. I was aware of plunging into a network of fresh difficulties. 7. His mother would not like the idea of eating fruit unwashed. 8. “I don’t see the use of reading the same thing over and over again”, said Philip. 9. She could not remember of having been asked about it. 10. That’s no reason of giving up. 11. It would be better to wait for him on the terrace where she was fond of sitting toward evening enjoying the view of which she was never tired. 12. Are you thinking, Sandy, of doing a day’s washing? 13. She was on the point of obtaining permission to go for walks alone. 14. “That child needs taking care of”, said Eliza. 15. Did he suspect her seeing him enter the room? 16. Thank you for having given me this book. 17. “I’m not very good at guessing,” I said with a laugh.

Exercise VIII (p. 323)

1. After having been asked whether he would go to the south he answered he hadn’t yet made up his mind. 2. You can’t be serious in making me such a proposal. 3. After this unpleasant scene, he avoided being seen by his friends. 4. We couldn’t help smiling at the child’s earnestness. 5. She left without saying good-bye to anyone which was very rude of her. 6. I remember staying a weekend with him. He is a pleasant fellow. 7. The engineer came up to the platform for the purpose of demonstrating some special technique. 8. I think you made a mistake of having come here. 9. I’ve got to have some good excuse of seeing him more often. 10. Our guests showed little hesitation of having accepted the invitation. 11. He had some difficulty of controlling his temper. 12. On seeing his mother the boy rushed forward with outstretched arms. 13. The day was spent in packing, and in the evening, the people came to say goodbye. 14. I succeeded in extinguishing the flames which were devouring the curtains. 15. The initiative of arranging a party did not come from our side.

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Exercise IX (p. 323)

1. I think it’s no use of going into every detail. 2. Now your keeping strict hours of meals must do you a lot of good. 3. It was such fun of watching the monkeys go through different tricks. 4. All tickets were sold out, there was no getting in that night. 5. Is it worth while assembling your bicycle so long before the beginning of the season? 6. What I enjoyed most in that quiet corner after the noise of the city was being free and alone. 7. “Is it any good crying over the broken toy?” the mother said to the child. “Tears are no help in sorrow.” 8. It was quite unexpected finding you there. 9. a) Collecting postage stamps was a hobby with him. b) His hobby was collecting postage stamps. 10. Reading without paying attention to the language is robbing oneself of great intellectual pleasure. 11. He knew only too well that his having tried to land the plane on such a small clearing in the wood was running the risk, but there was no alternative.

Exercise X (p. 324)

1. Their arguing over trifles is waste of time. 2. My watch needs repairing as it doesn’t keep good time. 3. I remember having met the man in London. 4. I think she is fond of gossiping. 5. I hate being interrupted. 6. I’m so grateful to you for having helped me a lot. 7. I’m against my mother’s interfering in my affairs. 8. Give up this habit of smoking. 9. Do you mind my coming in late tonight? 10. The professor insists on our repeating the experiment. 11. You can rely on his settling the matter. 12. I must consult my solicitor about signing the document. 13. After having interviewed him he was offered the job. 14. Is it worth while convincing him of that? 15. I’m not used to treating me like that. 16. He suspected of being spied on.

Exercise XI (p. 324)

1.He had been with us for twenty minutes without saying a word.

2.His explaining every detail made everything clear to me. 3. She has quite a gift making complicated things clear and simple. 4. He surely risked to break his neck jumping across the stream. 5. My brother has a very irritating habit of singing some tune all the time. 6. We have no objection of their leaving earlier. 7. On looking out of the window she saw a large crowd gathering in the garden in front. 8. She was very much disappointed at having not received any letters. 9. We kept the child from crying telling him funny stories. 10. He gave up the idea completely deciding not to go there. 11. Instead of sitting idle you ought to take the initiative into your hands. 12. He was a burden to us being not at all helpful.

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Exercise XIII (p. 326)

1.They prided themselves of having created this theory the first.

2.We insisted on finding him at the place. 3. I can’t recall my having ever been introduced to him. I even don’t remember having seen him.

4.He could not get used to his calling grandfather. 5. I’m really ashamed of not having written to you for a long time. 6. She denied having promised something like that. 7. We hope he will succeed in finding his place in life. 8. Why do you avoid calling the things by their names? 9. We thought of having come at the unsuccessful moment.

10.He is upset of his having to begin everything again. 11. Excuse my having entered without knocking.

Exercise XIV (p. 326)

1. We knew that it was useless arguing with him. 2. It is not good thinking like this about your close friends. 3. Fishing in the Black Sea is not an easy thing. 4. He continued smiling. 5. He stopped to write something in his writing-pad and then continued going. 6. I like being read fairy tales. 7. He stopped smiling and looked at me attentively. 8. He couldn’t help thinking about his parents. 9. I am very tired of sitting at home. 10. Won’t you object to my writing your address? 11. Thanks for your ringing my mother up. 12. When the children returned from school I was busy preparing dinner. 13. It is worth going there now. 14. This book is worth reading. 15. After breakfast I announced about my intention of going for a walk. 16. Is there any hope of finding them at home now?

Exercise XV (p. 326)

1. He greeted his friends and began telling about his studies at university. 2. She continued looking at the watch. 3. He is capable of learning the languages. 4. Thank you for your coming in time. 5. I remember having been told about this incident. 6. He thought before answering. 7. After having heard about Helen’s coming I decided to visit her. 8. After having had breakfast he returned to his room. 9. They insisted on my returning at two o’clock sharp. 10. Excuse my coming so late. 11. She continued writing a composition when somebody called. 12. He laughed again without waiting for an answer from her. 13. I hope you don’t object to my visiting you every Saturday. 14. I couldn’t help smiling when little John came in his father’s shoes. 15. He listened to the order without asking anything. 16. I was tired of having read a lot and decided to sit in the armchair in the garden.

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Exercise XVI (p. 327)

1. He didn’t like my idea of going to the Caucasus alone. 2. We insisted on beginning their talks at once. 3. Don’t you object to his coming to you today? 4. I heard of his being sent to the south. 5. I am surprised at your having left a little boy alone at home. 6. There is no hope of getting a letter from him soon. 7. I had no time of thinking how to answer your question. 8. He objected against the ships leaving the port in such stormy weather. 9. He expressed dissatisfaction because of my going too slowly. 10. Don’t you object to my working at your table today in the evening? 11. I can’t imagine of your sitting in the reading room so long. 12. He insists on my keeping the windows open in spite of the weather. 13. I remember his having been to Moscow once. 14. Do you think it is reasonable of my staying here to work as an engineer? 15. I knew nothing of your having already made a report.

Exercise XVII (p. 327)

1. I like the idea of spending summer in the south. 2. I can’t translate this text on chemistry without using a special dictionary. 3. He went away without leaving his address. 4. Besides being talented he works a lot. 5. I thanked her for having taken me a ticket for this concert. 6. I think of taking part in this business. 7. It’s useless trying to get tickets. All the tickets are sold out. 8. This film is worth seeing. 9. Do you mind my switching on a TV set? 10. He left without talking with us. 11. Will you be so kind waiting for us a little? 12. He can’t help ringing her up. 13. When we heard the end of the story we couldn’t help laughing. 14. His report is worth listening. 15. I heard of your friend’s having accepted our proposal. 16. Her being sent to the business trip is quite unexpected for us.

The Participle

Exercise V (p. 333)

1.Greeting her, he turned the key in the only door with a certain skill.

2.Having had tea she went early to Victoria Station. 3. She had a pale face and dark hair turning grey. 4. Picking up his coat, he walked on into the field. 5. Not for one moment did he show surprise at the wedding gift having presented to him personally. 6. Having dried his hands, Tom came across from the washstand. 7. He crossed the room to the long buffet. Standing beside the girl, he picked up a sandwich.

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Then, turning and speaking nervously and with an effort, he said “I say, do you mind if I speak to you?” 8. Thinking about her child, with some comfort, she fell asleep. 9. Lifting the telephone, Peter asked for the director. 10. Having jumped down from the stairs, he went over to the driver. 11. Having reached the hotel, he went to the sitting-room, and rang for tea. 12. She poured out another cup of tea for herself, and tasting it, continued talking.

Exercise VI (p. 333)

1.Having said so, he grasped the map firmly with both hands.

2.Walking to the edge of the verandah and leaning over, he looked intently at the blue magic of the night. 3. Moving away, she felt slightly embarrassed. 4. Getting a seat rather far back in the upper boxes, he saw quite well as his sight was very good. 5. The man bending over her is her director. 6. He nodded taking another chocolate cookie.

7.She stared back not knowing what to do. 8. Having listened to the unspoken speech behind the words, Stephen said nothing. 9. Bowing to the Chairman and pushing back his chair, he walked to the door, opened it and passed through. 10. Having taken a taxi, he got in and told the driver to drive to Oxford Street. 11. Having stopped, she noticed a tall thin man who was standing before the fire. 12. Peter seated himself in a leather chair facing the deck.

Exercise VII (p. 334)

1.Arriving at the museum, he paid his entrance fee and entered.

2.Having been promised assistance, they felt more assured. 3. Having settled at the new place, we shall drop you a line. 4. Being shown in he was asked to wait a little. 5. The parks and gardens being laid out in the city will very soon form a green belt all around it. 6. Having started the construction of the dam early in spring, they completed it before cold weather set in. 7. Having lit a cigarette, he leaned against the porch rail and looked at the trees and the rain that was pouring down steadily and monotonously. 8. A new canal here which will supply the whole area with water for irrigation having been planned to dig out.

9.Going down the steps she suddenly stopped as she remembered that she had left the gas burning. 10. He stood at the counter and hesitated, without knowing what to choose. 11. Having finalized the programme, they proceeded to the discussion of the items that dealt with financial matters. 12. Having lived in France for a long time, he knows the language better than a foreigner usually does. 13. Having long been a resident of the city and knowing the family very well, he at once recognized the young man whom he remembered as a boy.

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