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Unit 14

The Infinitive
Exercise 179. Match two parts of the sentences.
1) She goes swimming a) Why not go to the country?
2) They have to stay in. b) to shout at Ann? They can't afford
3) Are you fit enough c) to have a holiday.
4) To spend too much d) to ask for help, money
5) To err is human, e) to post it?
6) Don't hesitate to phone f) to see how she is. me
7) The weather is fine, g) to try and keep her weight down.
8) The letter is urgent, h) if you need help. Could you remind me
9) I am sure, she is OK. i) would be foolish. We could telephone
10) Who allowed you j) to take part in the competition?
11) She is too proud k) to forgive divine.
12) Ann is tired. She is 1) to go out very much, eager

Exercise 180. Open the brackets and choose the Infinitive in the Active or Passive Voice.
1. They are glad (invite/be invited) to the party. 2.1 don't like (interrupt/be interrupted). 3.
He will be happy (see/be seen) you. 4.1 was glad (meet/be met) at the station. 5. Children
like (tell/be told) tales and always (listen/be listened) to them with interest. 6.1 did not think
(interrupt/be interrupted) you. 7. He is glad (send/be sent) abroad. 8. He likes (ask/be asked)
his professor questions, 9. He does not like (ask/be asked) questions because he does not
know how joked at). 11. He does not like (laugh/be laughed) at other people. 12. Look, a
ship can (see/be seen) in the distance. Can you (see/be seen) it?

Exercise 181. Change the sentences according to the examples.


A Example: It is simple to solve this problem. — This problem is simple to solve.
It is difficult to speak to such people. — Such people are difficult to speak to.
1. It is expensive to buy a mink coat. 2. It is impossible to get a good dinner in our canteen.
3. It was difficult to start an engine in such cold weather. 4. It is dangerous to stand on this
ladder. 5. It is rather difficult to deal with stubborn people. 6. It is dangerous to drive a car in
big cities. 7. It is interesting to meet new people. 8. It is simple to communicate with people
due to Internet. 9. It was unpleasant to watch their quarrel. 10. It is always funny to listen to
him.
В Example: He came to the party the last. — He was the last to come to the party.
1. He is the only one among us who gave up smoking. 2.1 was the next who spoke on the
topic. 3, He was the first who raised this question. 4. She was the second who got an
excellent mark. 5. Paul was the last who greeted me. 6. She 13 the first who was fired. 7. He
was the only one who jumped with a parachute. 8.1 am the next who will be interviewed. 9.
He was the only one who could speak Japanese. 10.1 was the first who noticed the mistake.
11. His horse came in the race the last. 12. She was the first among us who recognized them.
C Example: It was the best time when she could find them at home. — It was the best
time for her to find them at home.
1. Here is a simple English book that you can read. 2. The first thing they must do when they
arrive is to phone home. 3. This is a problem you should solve by yourself. 4. There is
nothing that we can add. 5. These are children you can play with. 6. It is not a question you
may laugh at. 7. There is nothing that we can do now. 8. These are nice flowers you can buy.
9. It was a little town where they could live a quiet life. 10. It is quite natural that they will
get married.

Exercise 182. Make up new sentences beginning with It was. Use one of the adjectives.
nice mean unfair kind sensible silly careless

Example: Mary invited us to the party. — It was nice of Mary to invite us to the party. 147
1. He bought a car but he can't drive. 2. She betrayed all her friends. Nobody wants to speak
to her. 3. They helped with the work. 4. The manager cut down his salary, though he is the
best worker in the team. 5. He sold his house when it cost $45,000. Now such a house costs
$40,000. 6. You made a serious mistake when you trusted her.

Exercise 183. Complete the sentences with what /how/ where/whether and the verbs.
get act go accept phone switch on use go take buy do

1.I need advice. I have been offered a new job but I really don't know___it or not. 2. Do you
know___if the robbers burst into the bank? 3. Can you tell me___if there is a fire? 4.1 don't
know___the computer. Will this button do? 5. The countries are very interesting and
I haven't chosen yet___. 6. The TV set is good but I haven't decided yet ___it or not. 7. Why
have you stopped? Have you forgotten___? 8. Have you understood ___this device? 9. The
trip will take only two days.

Exercise 184. Fill in the blanks with the particle to where necessary.
1. I'd rather (listen) to the radio than (see) this soap opera on TV, — As for me, I prefer
(watch) TV. You'd better (take) a radio and (go) for a walk. 2. You are cold. You'd better
(sit) near the fireplace. 3. She'd prefer (fly) rather than (go) by train. The plane saves time. 4.
I'd rather (not go) to the country tomorrow. The weather leaves much to be desired. 5. You'd
better (take) an aspirin. You look bad. 6. He preferred (put on) a brown suit. 7. She prefers
(not wear) shoes with high heels. 8.1 want to get thinner so I'd rather (walk) than (go) by car.
9. You'd better (buy) a mobile telephone, it's more convenient. 10. I'd prefer (go) there in
July.

Exercise 185. Make up sentences.


Example: I/prefer/go alone/go with him. — I prefer to go alone rather than go with him.
1. I'd rather/stay at home/go out 2. He/prefer/solve a problem immediately/postpone it 3.
I'd/prefer/buy it tonight/go shopping early in the morning 4. They'd/ prefer/go to the
restaurant/cook dinner at home 5. I'd rather/die/betray my friends 6. She/prefer/go to the
country/stay in town 7. I'd rather/go to the movies/ watch the VCR 8. We'd/prefer/read a
book/see a screened version 9. She/prefer/drink a cup of juice/have a substantial breakfast
10. I'd rather/go to the museum/ stay at home

Exercise 186. Open the brackets and put the verb into | the corresponding form.
Example: I'd rather you (do) the job yourself. — I'd rather you did the job yourself.
1. I'd rather he (go) on holiday in March. 2. Would you rather I (cook) the supper? 3. I'd
rather they (go) with us. 4. Would you rather he (play) the leading part? 5. I'd rather she
(buy) a new TV instead of a freezer. 6. Would you rather I (not know) anything? 7'. I'd rather
you (ask) me a straight question. 8. Would you rather he (make) a new attempt? 9. I'd rather
she (enter) the university. 10. Would you rather she (not interfere)?

Exercise 187. Make up sentences according to the example.


Example: time/he/come back. — It's time for him to come back.
1) high time/we/say goodbye to everybody; 2) time/ the child/go to bed; 3) time/she/put up
with his behavior; 4) high time/they/develop a new model; 5) about time/ we/leave the
house; 6) high time/he/speak English fluently; 7) time/she/choose a profession; 8) high time/
we/buy a new TV set; 9) high time/he/ring me up; 10) time/he/temper justice with mercy.

Exercise 188. Change your sentences according to the example.


Example: It is high time for them to come back. — It is high time they came back.
1. It is time for her to make a decision. 2. It is high time for her cousin to find a job. 3. It is
high time for us to put up with it. 4. It is time for you to get married. 5. It is high time for me
to hand in the composition. 6. It is about time lot the chairman to make a break. 7. It is high
time for Granny to have a nap. 8. It is high time for Pete to take his mother from the hospital.
9. It is high time for the government to change their policy. 10. It's high time for the local
authorities to pull down this house.

Exercise 189. Find and correct the mistakes if any.


The meat is too hot to eat. 4. You would better help her carry these suitcases. 5. It was very
generous from them to give us such a present. 6. Sorry to have failed to keep the
appointment. 7.1 had rather go without him. 8. She the first to finish the home task. 9.1 don't
like to be listened to him. 10.1 am not sure where going now. 11. Such books are interesting
reading, 12,1 am the next to fire.

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