Gerund and its translation into russian
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| (Voice) | (Active) | (Passive) |
| (Simple) | reduce | being reduced |
| (Perfect) | having reduced | having been reduced |
, (Participle I), , , , , . :
We like writing letters. .
My friend likes being written. , .
She knows my having written her a letter. , .
I remember having been written a letter. , .
On having received a letter, I read it immediately. , .
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Splitting the atom is a difficult task. . .
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His having obtained a residue at such a temperature was a great success. To, .
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Their aim was collecting all the necessary data. , .
The fly-wheel began moving. .
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Transformers are used for changing direct current into alternative current. . / , .
They knew about our having done it. , .
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Many solids have the power of absorbing gases on their surfaces. ( ) .
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After closing the circuit we measured the resistance. , . / . / , , .
, in, on, upon, after, without by .. in on. in , on , . :
In making theexperiment scientists used new measuring devices. , .
On making the experiment scientist discussed the results obtained. , .
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Liquid evaporated without leaving residue. , .
Without using outriggers the lifting capacity of a crane drops sharply. .
