Порівняння герундія і дієприкметника теперішнього часу.

Exercise 1. Translate into Ukrainian:

A

1. Repairing cars is his business. 2. It goes without saying. 3. Iron is found by digging in the earth. 4. Taking a cold shower in the morning is very useful. 5. She likes sitting in the sun. 6. It looks like raining. 7. My watch wants repairing. 8. Thank you for coming. 9. He talked without stopping. 10. I had the pleasure of dancing with her the whole evening. 11. She enjoys living in a new house. 12. This little girl likes being read to. 13. Their wish is mastering the knowledge of English

B

1. Do you mind my asking you a difficult question? 2. Would you mind coming again in a day or two? 3. She could not help smiling. 4. I avoid speaking to them about that matter. 5. She denied having been at home that evening. 6. Excuse my leaving you at such a moment. 7. They went on talking. 8. Don’t be nervous! Stop biting your nails! 9. He postponed going to Kyiv as he fell ill.10. We are looking forward to seeing you again. 12. He did not approve of her drinking so much coffee. 13. All the happiness of my life depends on your loving me. 14. I don’t feel like seeing him. 15. I object to his borrowing money from you. 16. We were told about their having studied a number of problems connected with the development of radio electronics. 17. Many Universities have been established for training specialists for various branches of our national economy. 18. He had no chance of being offered that job.

C

1. My friends having decided to leave the city was very strange. 2. My father liked my having given up smoking. 3. He praised her having prepared this lesson so well. 4. Whatever you propose doing must be done quickly. 5. His knowing English well helped him in his work. 6. Her doing homework took her a lot of time. 7. After having repaired the motor we started. 8. I cannot tell him such a thing without being rude. 9. Before going home I talked it over with an engineer. 10. I remember having been asked about it. 11. He came without being invited. 12. She likes being stared at because she thinks she’s attractive.

Exercise 2. Paraphrase the sentences using Gerund with of and after.

E.g. 1) She thought she would go to the country.

She thought of going to the country.

2) When she had bought everything she needed, she went home.

After buying everything she needed, she went home.

1. I thought I would come and see you tomorrow. 2. He thought he would work in the library this evening. 3. She is thinking that she will go out to the country soon. 4. I thought I would go to the Zoo but I can’t. 5. After she took the child to the Kindergarten, she went to the library. 6. When he had made a thorough study of the subject, he found that it was very important. 7. After I had hesitated for some minutes I decided to buy a new hat. 8. When she had graduated from the university, she went to teach in her hometown. 9. When he had proved that his theory was correct, he started studying ways and means of improving the conditions of the work.

Exercise 3. Paraphrase the sentences using Gerunds with prepositions.

1.When they entered the house, they heard the last bell ringing (on). 2.Thank you that you invited me to the theatre (for). 3.The woman insisted that her husband should consult the doctor at once (on). 4.When he entered, she stood up and left the room, and even did not look at him (without). 5.You will never learn your mistakes if you do not write them out (without). 6.Thank you that you helped me (for). 7.When he reached his destination, he sent a telegram home to say that he had arrived safely (on). 8.The place looked so picturesque that he rejoiced at the thought that he would come to live there (of). 9.There was little hope that James would return on the same day (of).

Exercise 4. Open the brackets using Active and Passive Gerund.

1.He was always ready for (to help) people.2.He was very glad (to help) in his difficulty.3.On (to allow) to leave the room the children ran out into the yard and began (to play).4.In (to make) this experiment they came across some very interesting phenomena.5.David was tired of (to scold) all the time.6.The watch requires (to repair).7.The problem is not worth (to discuss).8.Why do you avoid (to speak) to me? 9.She tried to avoid (to speak) to.10.The doctor insisted on (to send) the sick man to hospital.11.The child insisted on (to send) home at once.12.Do you mind his (to examine) by a heart specialist? 13.He showed no sign of (to recognize) me.14.I was angry at (to interrupt) every other moment.15.The job is not worth (to take).16.After (to look) through and (to mark) the papers the teacher handed them back.17.After (to look) through and (to mark),the papers were handed back to the students.18.These clothes want (to wash).19.Excuse me for (to break) the cup.20.The cat was punished for (to break) your vase.21.The cat was afraid of (to punish) and hid itself under the sofa.22.I don’t remember ever (to meet) your sister.23.I don’t remember (to ask) this question by anybody.

Exercise 5. Finish the sentences using Gerund.

1.My doctor advised me to give up… 2.We had to put off… 3.That company specialize in… 4.I must apologize for… 5.I told him not to bother about… 6.The teacher decided against… 7.On…,he took off his hat. 8.After…,the customer left the shop without… 9.In spite of…,the swimmer succeeded in… 10.By…,the student improved his chances of… 11.She isn’t interested in… 12. We went straight home instead of… 13. I don’t feel like… 14. Do you think that this book is worth… 15. Do you mind… 16. He is tired of… 17. Thank you for… 18. He is interested on… 19. You can’t blame him for… 20. We all need more practice in… 21. Would you mind…? 22. We congratulated him on… 23. He has no intention of…

Exercise 6. Translate into English.

1. Немає сенсу купувати зараз бензин. 2. Мені подобається твоя ідея організувати вечірку. 3. Це варто зробити. 4. Він подякував мені за те, що я принесла цю газету. 5. Я втомився від того, що мені нічого робити. 6. Я наполягаю на тому. аби допомогти їй. 7. Припини плакати. 8. Ви не проти, якщо я прийду дещо пізніше? 9. Продовжуйте писати. 10. Я не можу не сміятися, коли дивлюсь на вас. 11. Вона боялася, що її накажуть. 12. Вона не заперечувала того, що не має часу. 13. Я наполягаю на тому, щоб побачити свого друга. 14. Мати не любить, коли ти так пізно повертаєшся додому. 15. Він розсміявся. 16. Продовжуйте дискутувати з цього питання. 17. Я не можу не думати про це увесь час. 18. Він припинив грати у футбол. 19. Дякую, що нагадали мені про це. 20. Він не любить, коли його хвалять. 21. Лектор продовжував говорити, хоча його ніхто не слухав.

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