Упражнение 2. Прочитайте предложения, задайте вопрос к каждому глаголу в форме Ving, выясните, причастие это или герундий и переведите предложения на русский язык.

A. Fill in the blanks with “resemble”, “remind” or “remember” in the appropriate form.

1. The hippo reminded his son to buy a newspaper on his way home.

2. Peter resembles his uncle in looks.

3. That film reminded me of my childhood.

4. I didn't realize the town had grown so much; I remember it as being just a small place.

5. Does this story remind you anything?

6. I remembered our old dog last night. I miss him so much.

7. She continued to serve the old man faithfully, hoping to beremembered in his will.

8. I must pay the gas bill. I’ll put it here to remind me.

9. Mike closely resembles his father.

10. The dwarf has lived on our street for as long as I can remember.

11. Oh, that reminds me, I saw Phil in town today.

12. Do you remember Rosa Davies? I met her the other day.

13. I remember you two couldn’t stand each other at first.

14. The view reminded her of her native country.

15. The princess is so charming! She resembles an angel.

16. Remind me what to do, I haven’t used this machine for ages.

17. I remember my father bringing home a huge Christmas tree.

18. I remember meeting her at a party once.

19. Who does she resemble, I wonder?

20. Hearing this song always reminds me of a certain night in Santa Cruz.

B. Fill in the blanks with “know”, “learn” or “recognize” in the appropriate form.

1.He just recognized the bell of the church from the organ.

2.What did you learn from Albert? Is there going to be a strike?

3.I had to recognize the ogre was right

4.They are neighbours of ours, but we do not know them.

5.Mrs. Pitt is nervous. She is learning to drive.

6.Who knows? The princess might get married by that time.

7.The pirates knew/ recognized that the situation was hopeless.

8.Ann knows already four languages and wants to learn one more.

9.He knew/ recognized that he was not qualified for the post.

10. Of course, it’s a great misfortune. But she'll just have to learn to live with it.

11. Lizzie is only three but she knows how to read.

12. The operation is not recognized as legal in many states.

13. Kikimora learns everything from the witch who is a bit too talkative.

14. We learnt/knew that the ogre had found a job.

15. Actors have to learn their words off in a very short time.

C. Fill in the blanks with “gather”, “collect” or “pick up” in the appropriate form.

1. The pirates gathered around their captain.

2. Some men go to dances just to see if they can … a girl.

3. I'll pick you up at your place at five o'clock.

4. The king saw a crowd of people gathering before the window.

5. He died without a will, though he had collected three thousand pounds.

6. The shipwrecked sailors were picked up by a passing boat.

7. I'm collecting for the Red Cross, please give generously.

8. I don't know where my children have picked up those rude words!

9. My elder brother collects funny little toy crocodiles.

10. I could pick up nothing from his statement.

11. Havingpicked up her belongings, she ran out of the house.

12. I'll collect you from the airport.

13. Jim dropped his pen and bent to pick it up.

14. The dragon is pressed for time. He is collecting his car from repair service.

15. I know where you can pick up a good used car at a very reasonable price.

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