4. Определите, чем является ing-форма в предложении: существительным, причастием I или герундием.

1. Sleeping is necessary. 2. We felt so disappointed at your having missed nearly half the programme. 3. The building of this house will cost much money. 4. Are you dressed for going out? 5. I hate the idea of doing it once more. 6. Then came a general lighting of pipes and cigars. 7. But you don’t mind being asked to help us, do you? 8. The forest resounded with the hooting of owls and the howling of wolves. 9. She blamed herself for having been a dull companion. 10. The singing of those beautiful folk songs impressed me greatly. 11. Your having written is really no excuse for your not coming on the day fixed. 12. Such doings can hardly be explained. 13. The motor was carefully examined before starting. 14. I am very pleased to meet you after hearing so much about you. 15. Your hair wants washing. 16. I shall look forward to seeing you again. 17. It was no use talking about it any longer.

5. Определите, чем является ing-форма в предложении: существительным, причастием I или герундием.

1. You should think before speaking. 2. After finding the new word in the dictionary, I wrote it down and went on reading. 3. He spent much time on the copying of his literature lectures. 4. What do you mean by saying that? 5. The students found the reading of English newspapers rather difficult at first. 6. Instead of going home after school, the girls went for a walk. 7. Chalk is used for writing on the blackboard. 8. We sat by the river-side listening to the running of the water. 9. The cleaning of the room was done by the girls. 10. Working in the garden is very good for the health of people. 11. Going home from the theatre, they were discussing the play they had seen.

6. Переведите на английский язык, употребляя герундий.

1. Наконец они перестали смеяться. 2. Она отрицала, что украла деньги. 3. Давайте отложим поездку на дачу до следующей субботы. 4. Простите, что я потерял вашу ручку. 5. Когда она закончит писать сочинение? 6. Я не возражаю против того, чтобы остаться дома и поработать над моим переводом. 7. Перестаньте дрожать. Избегайте показывать этим людям, что вы их боитесь. 8. Я не могу не беспокоиться о них: они перестали писать. 9. Я не отрицаю, что видел их в тот вечер. 10. Он не возражал против того, что его осмотрели: он перестал притворяться, что здоров. 11. Он не может меня простить за то, что я порвал его сумку. 12. Перестаньте разговаривать. 13. Мы закончили работу над этой проблемой. 14. Продолжайте петь. 15. Вы не против того, чтобы открыть окно?

TEST

VARIANT I

1. Change the sentences according to the model.

MODEL We have no objections. They may leave at once. – We have no objections to their leaving at once.

1. He is unable to resist her charm. It’s funny.

2. They told the truth. You shouldn’t deny it.

3. You shouldn’t take advantage of people’s weakness. It’s no good.

4. I believe this man. I admit it.

5. She accepted the proposal. Her mother was displeased with it.

6. We rang the bell, and we were let into the hall.

7. I’d like to speak to you frankly. I hope you don’t mind it.

8. He is admitted to our closed circle. I object to it.

9. He was afraid that I would change the decision.

10. I regret that I gave you so much trouble.

2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.

1. The policeman accused him ***exceeding the speed limit.

2. She has been dreaming *** flying to the Bahamas.

3. The rain prevented him *** going to the country.

4. They have decided *** buying a new car.

5. He succeeded *** being promoted.

6. I feel *** staying at home. It is rather cold.

7. She can’t ***staying in the village.

3. Open the brackets and use either Active or Passive Gerund.

1. The speaker was annoyed at (interrupt) every moment.

2. He showed no sign of (hurt).

3. They showed no sign of (recognize) us.

4. He insisted on (pay) for his work done.

5. We didn’t want to speak to the correspondent and tried to avoid (interview) by him.

6. Excuse me for (give) so much trouble to you.

7. After (examine) by the doctor I was given a sick leave.

8. They deny (rob) the bank, but admit (make) plans about it.

9. The problem is not worth (speak of).

10. Why does he avoid (meet) journalists?

4. Translate into English using Gerund.

1. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы ты показал нам свой новый автомобиль.

2. Маленький мальчик гордится тем, что у него такой благородный (noble) друг.

3. Этот фильм стоит посмотреть.

4. Было невозможно достать билет, и ему пришлось отказаться от мысли послушать знаменитого пианиста.

5. Я помню, он громко смеялся, когда рассказывал эту историю.

6. Она была уверена, что мальчики уже давно перестали работать и убежали на речку.

7. Она сидела в гостиной (drawing-room), не говоря ни слова и не обращая внимания на свою сестру.

8. Не отвечая на приветствия, он быстро прошел в зал.

9. Мне надоело быть старым и мудрым, и я не выношу, когда меня считают инвалидом.

10. он намеревался начать свое расследование (investigation) с осмотра сада.

VARIANT II

1. Change the sentences according to the model.

MODEL We have no objections. They may leave at once. – We have no objections to their leaving at once.

1. After he had studied the weather forecast in great detail, he said he would go back to London.

2. Why do you insist that he should be present there?

3. I am really ashamed that I haven’t written to you for so long.

4. You submitted the report to the secretary. I remember it.

5. I was prepared to dislike Mr. Kalada even before I met him.

6. He suggested that we should start at once.

7. Mrs. Knight dislikes that I told the truth.

8. We are looking forward to the fact that you will spend the summer with us.

9. He is responsible that the letter is delivered only today.

10. This woman’s face attracted his attention as familiar for he remembered that she had passed by him several times.

2. Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.

1. He went to the disco despite *** having a headache.

2. She is looking***playing the leading part in the performance.

3. I think it’s no use***trying to get him home.

4. Everybody congratulated her ***passing the exam so well.

5. He is not very good ***taking decisions quickly.

6. They don’t approve ***her getting married to James.

7. The police suspect him***drug smuggling.

3. Open the brackets and use either Active or Passive Gerund.

1. She insisted on (show) the files to her.

2. She hates (remind) people of their duties and (remind) of hers.

3. He is not used to 9speak to) like that.

4. He had never thought of security because he had no idea of (kidnap).

5. Did you succeed in (persuade) your colleagues?

6. He is looking forward to (give) the main part in the play.

7. After (look through) the papers were registered.

8. He can’t do anything without (disturb) anybody or (disturb).

9. Have you ever dreamed of (earn) a million dollars?

10. The speaker was annoyed at (interrupt) every moment.

4. Translate into English using Gerund.

1. Помыв посуду и убрав на кухне, она легла на диван.

2. Ты не против того, чтобы я открыла окно?

3. Я не могу удержаться от слез при виде этого несчастного ребенка.

4. Он терпеть не может, когда его хвалят.

5. Ему не нравилось, что дочь долго болтает по телефону.

6. Он пытался найти предлог (pretext), чтобы избежать разговора с ним.

7. Надеюсь, вы не возражаете, что ему все расскажут.

8. Они не могли не рассмеяться при виде (at the sight) клоуна.

9. Она поблагодарила их за то, что они отправили письмо.

10. К сожалению, я не могу извинить вас за то, что вы мне солгали.

FINAL TEST

INFINITIVE; PARTICIPLE I; PARTICIPLE II; GERUND

1. I can’t afford … a new car.

1. buy; b) buying; c) to buy; d) in buying

2. When will he finish … ?

1. speak; b) to speak; c) speaking; d) of speaking

3. How did he manage … tickets for the opera?

1. buy; b) to buy; c) buying; d) in buying

4. John can’t fail … us when he sees us.

1. to recognize; b) recognizing; c) recognize; d) in recognizing

5. Why do you keep … the same question?

1. ask; b) to ask; c) asking; d) in asking

6. Take your time. I don’t mind …

1. wait; b) to wait; c) in waiting; d) waiting

7. I never enjoy … in the rain.

1. to walk; b) walk; c) walking; d) of walking

8. We offered … him, but he refused.

1. help; b) to help; c) helping; d) in helping

9. Don’t be afraid … mistakes while speaking a foreign language.

1. make; b) to make; c) making; d) of making

10. I’ve decided … to Florida next summer.

1. go; b) to go; c) going; d) on going

11. Are children allowed … to this club?

1. come; b) coming; c) to come; d) to coming

12. The company used … one factory in our region, but now it has two.

1. have; b) to have; c) to having; d) in having

13. The workers at Bicycle Company are not used … shifts.

1. work; b) to work; c) working; d) to working

14. She hates … to the park alone.

1. go; b) to go; c) going; d) goes

15. Who made Ann … for all the tickets?

1. pay; b) to pay; c) paying; d) for paying

16. She couldn’t imagine … all her life at her present job.

1. for working; b) to work; c) work; d) working

17. There was no one capable … the puncture.

1. repair; b) to repair; c) for repairing; d) of repairing

18. How did you manage to avoid … caught?

1. be; b) being; c) to be; d) from being

19. I have always dreamed … Greece.

1. visit; b) to visit; c) in visiting; d) of visiting

20. They were glad … their son back safely.

1. have; b) in having; c) to have; d) for having

21. Can I help you … that heavy case?

1. carrying; b) in carrying; c) to carry; d) carry

22. I look forward … from your son.

1. hear; b) to hear; c) hearing; d) to hearing

23. I have invited them … team with us.

1. having; b) for having; c) have; d) to have

24. Who discouraged Tom … to drive?

1. from learning; b) against learning; c) to learn; d) learn

25. Don’t forget … me tomorrow.

1. telephone; b) to telephone; c) telephoning; d) for telephoning

26. Several people have great difficulty … him.

1. understand; b) to understand; c) in understanding; d) for understanding

27. There is no need … him the truth!

1. telling; b) tell; c) to tell; d) in telling

28. He never minds … me the car whenever I want it.

1. to lend; b) lend; c) lending; d) for lending

29. In spite … very generous to other people, he is strict with me.

1. being; b) of being; c) for being; d) he has been

30. I am not accustomed … anyone behave in this way.

1. to see; b) seeing; c) see; d) to seeing

31. I made up my mind … my father as soon as returned home.

1. telling; b) to telling; c) to tell; d) tell

32. She is taking singing lessons with the aim … an opera singer.

1. to become; b) in becoming; c) to becoming; d) of becoming

33. You cannot afford … such a wonderful opportunity.

1. to miss; b) missing; c) miss; d) for missing

34. Several people insisted … the old man to cross the road.

1. to help; b) helping; c) on helping; d) help

35. The small boy’s parents wouldn’t let him … television late at night.

1. watch; b) to watch; c) watching; d) in watching

36. You needn’t … about me.

1. to worry; b) worrying; c) worry; d) worried

37. Even the police were prohibited … guns.

1. carry; b) to carry; c) in carrying; d) carrying

38. We can all benefit … what she says.

1. take notice of; b) to take notice of; c) in taking notice of; d) by taking notice of

39. He regrets … so rude to us.

1. be; b) to be; c) being; d) on being

40. No one reminded me … the station to check on the time of the last train.

1. to phone; b) phoning; c) of phoning; d) for phoning

41. Mike stopped … six month ago.

1. to smoke; b) smoking; c) smoke; d) in smoking

42. I don’t know what … .

1. to do; b) do; c) doing

43. She went … last Sunday.

1. to ski; b) ski; c) skiing; d) to skiing

44. He left the room without … .

1. talk; b) talking; c) having talked

45. It’s worth … the film.

1. to see; b) see; c) seeing

46. I am writing the letter … you for my birthday present.

1. to thank; b) thank; c) thanking

46. We must … soon.

1. to leave; b) leave; c) leaving

47. It’s no use … over the broken vase.

1. to cry; b) cry; c) crying

48. Don’t disturb him. He’s busy … .

1. to work; b) working; c) on working

49.Mum made me … my medicine.

1. taking; b) to take; c) take

50. Stop … nails!

1. bite; b) biting; c) to bite

51. She is clever enough … everything.

1. to understand; b) understand; c) understanding

52. He refused … us.

1. to help; b) help; c) helping

53. I am glad … you here.

1. to see; b) see; c) seeing

54. Avoid … mistakes!

1. make; b) making; c) to make

55. We expected her …on time.

1. come; b) coming; c) on coming; d) to come

56. We had enough money … new furniture.

1. buying; b) buy; c) to buy

57. I’m busy … driving lessons.

1. in taking; b) taking; c) to take

58. I hope … from you soon.

1. to hear; b) to hearing; c) hear; d) hearing

59. He’s too young … .

1. drive; b) to drive; c) driving

60. Before … to London you should have a visa.

1. to go; b) going; c) go

61. Jane enjoys … out for a walk every day.

1. to go; b) go; c) going

62. You’d better … the house quickly.

1. to leave; b) leave; c) leaving

63. Would you like … out with us?

1. to go; b) go; c) going

64. I like … in summer.

1. windsurf; b) to windsurf; c) windsurfing

65. He goes … every weekend.

1. to fish; b) fishing; c) fish; d) on fishing

66. I would like … the USA.

1. to visit; b) visit; c) visiting

67. He has a habit … at the people.

1. to joke; b) joking; c) of joking

68. He entered the room without … .

1. knock; b) knocking

69. I cannot help … at the funny puppies.

1. to laugh; b) laugh; c) on laughing; d) laughing

70. There’s no chance … that man again.

1. to see; b) of seeing; c) seeing

71. After … in Paris, Van Gogh moved to Arles.

1. lived; b) live; c) living; d) being lived

72. I want … a new pair of jeans, but I haven’t got enough money.

1. buy; b) to buy; c) buying; d) on buying