Ex. 1.7 Put the gerund in brackets into Active or Passive form.

1. My friend succeeded in translating this difficult text. 2. She suspected him of deceiving her. 3. The poor peasant thanked Robin Hood heartily for having helped him. 4. He gave up the idea of ever hearing from her. 5. We are looking forward to seeing you again. 6. He has always dreamt of visiting other countries. 7. He persisted in trying to solve that difficult problem. 8. The cold weather prevented the girls from going for long walks. 9. Jane thought of leaving Lowood after Miss Temple's marriage. 10. They accuse him of having robbed the house. 11. He never agreed to their going on that dangerous voyage. 12. He did not approve of her drinking so much coffee. 13. The teacher of mathematics did not approve of his pupils dreaming. 14. All the happiness of my life depends on your loving me. 15. I don't feel like seeing him. 16. I insist on being told the truth. 17. I object to his borrowing money from you.18. I stretched out my hand to prevent her from falling. 19. He was afraid of waking her up. 20. I'm looking forward to going on holiday. 21. She congratulated herself on having thought of such a good idea.

1. Благодарю вас, что вы прислали мне такие красивые цветы. 2. Его обвинили в том, что он продал важные государственные секреты. 3. Он отрицал, что продал их. 4. Он настаивал на том, что невиновен. 5. Он боялся, что его посадят в тюрьму. 6. Шум в соседней комнате мешал мне думать. 7. Я думаю о том, чтобы поехать на юг летом. 8. Мальчик отрицал, что его постоянно ругают и наказывают. 9. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы поговорить с ним. 10. Я с нетерпением ждал встречи с братом. 11. Мне что-то не хочется сегодня играть в лото. 12. Ей удалось сделать очень хороший перевод этого трудного текста.

Gerundial Constructions

Compare:

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. She could not think that the operation might be postponed. (of) 5. There was little hope that James would return on the same day. (of) 6. The thought that he had been turned away by the doorkeeper made him feel miserable. (of) 7. The pleasant-faced middle-aged woman insisted that Olga should come to her town to teach. (on) 8. Helen suggested that they should go on a trip. 9. There is a possibility that my father will join us for the trip. (of) 10. The girls knew that the sportsman had been awarded a prize. (of) 11.I don't mind if you walk to the underground station with me.

Model: They lost the game. I am surprised at it. – I am surprised at their having lost the game.

1. Nick studies very well. His father is proud of it. 2. Kate failed in the examination. We are surprised at it. 3. He will come in time. I am sure of it. 4. She plays the piano very well. I am pleased with it. 5. Our football players won the match. We are proud of it. 6. They are here. I am surprised at it. 7. When you quarrel, I dislike it. 8. When you open the window I don't mind it. 9. When they dance, I enjoy it. 10. When he gets an excellent mark, his parents are pleased with it.

Models: I want him to clean the floor. – I insist on his cleaning the floor. I don't want him

to be sent there. – I object to his being sent there.

1. I want Kate to recite this poem. 2. They wanted me to take part in the competition. 3. I don't want Jane to stay here alone. 4. The teacher wanted the pupils to do this exercise. 5. Mother did not want Mary to go to the cinema. 6. I don't want him to be elected a chairman. 7. I want her to be sent to the conference.

1. I will not stand your encouraging people as you do. 2. It was he who reported the fact of her being missing to the police. 3. There must be no chance of our being identified. 4. Will you give me a certificate of your being unable to go? 5. Forgive my saying it. 6. She spoke of my being an adopted son to her. 7. He thought of Jane's coming that night. 8. The editors were firmly in favour of impeaching the President. There was a talk of his resigning. 9. Reid's lips had stretched into a grin without his knowing it.

1. My teacher insists that I should read aloud every day. 2. Will Mary have anything against it if I take her umbrella for some time? 3. I remember that I have seen this picture somewhere. 4. That you are against John's proposaldoes not mean that I must decline it. 5. The fact that you took English lessons some years ago helps you in your studies now. 6. I am told that you are very busy. 7. Do you mind if I smoke here? 8. Will you object if I close the door? 9. Thank you that you did it. 10. Tom was afraid that he must be late. 11. Bill remembered that he had walked about the factory gate for months. 12. When the young man graduated from Harvard, he returned to Russia. 13. Mary asked John to forgive her that she had not answered his letter sooner. 14. After we had passed our exams, we had a very entertaining evening. 15. Michael remembered that he had enjoyed the trip to the Bahamas. 16. They gave up the idea that they would find work. 17. The girls were afraid that they might miss the train. 18. I am thankful that I have been given a chance to hear this outstanding singer.19. Helen insisted that she should be given this job. 20. I don’t remember that I have ever seen anyone dance like Plisetskaya.

1. Меня удивляет, что она делает так много орфографических ошибок. 2. Меня удивляет, что ты пропустил так много уроков. 3. Странно, что они проиграли матч. 4. Учитель был против того, чтобы мы сегодня пошли в кино. 5. Вы не возражаете, если я открою окно? 6. Я возражаю, чтобы этот вопрос обсуждался сегодня. 7. Он настаивал на том, чтобы все пришли завтра в 8 часов. 8. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы ее немедленно послали в санаторий. 9. Мы настаивали на том, чтобы этот дом был отремонтирован. 10. Успех нашей работы зависит от того, будете ли вы помогать нам. 11. Это зависит от того, будет ли открыт магазин. 12. Мы с нетерпением ждали, когда он вернется. 13. Она с нетерпением ждет, когда ее пригласят на вечер.