Unit 1
Grammar: Non-finite form of the verb: The Infinitive
Objectives: Introduction of new grammar theme Non-finite form of the verb: The Infinitive and fulfilling grammar exercises.
Non-finite form of the verb: The Infinitive
In modern English the Infinitive has the following forms:
| Active | Passive | |
| Indefinite | To write | Be written |
| Continuous | To be writing | - |
| Perfect | To have written | To have been written |
| Perfect Continuous | To have been writing | - |
Negative form: not + Infinitive
She asked me not to forget to post the letter.
Only two forms of the Infinitive (the Indefinite Active and Passive to ask/ to be asked) have corresponding forms in Russian. There are no corresponding forms for continuous, Perfect and Perfect Continuous Infinitive; hence they can be translated only in a sentence. The Infinitive of transitive verbs has special forms for the Active and Passive voice.
It is wonderful to love and to be loved.
. 1. Translate the sentences into your language.
A) 1. To go on with this discussion is to waste time. 2. Im sorry to have taken so much of your time. 3. It all sounds too good to be true. 4. We assembled to discuss and arrange our plans. 5. He was the first to raise the question.6. A celebration such as this was a chance not to be missed.7. I didnt come here to be shouted at.8. You are a bachelor with no family to take care of. 9. To meet the demands for goods, new shops have been opened in the town 10. Now, the first thing to settle is what to take with us.
B) 1. The first question to be considered is whether the offer of the sellers should be accepted.2. A committee headed by B. worked out a resolution to be presented to the conference.3. The plan of our work will be discussed at the meeting to be held on May.4. The barges loaded with coal were towed to the dock where the vessel to be coaled was lying.5. The buyers agreed to accept the goods at a price to be fixed by arbitration.6. We have discussed the terms to be included in the letter of credit to be opened by the buyer in favor of the seller.
Ex. 2. Use the correct form of the Infinitive in brackets.
1. I hope (to see) you soon. 2. We expect (to be) back in two days. 3. I am glad (to do) all the homework yesterday. 4. I hate (to bother) you, but the students are still waiting (to give) books for their work. 5. Is there anything else (to tell) her? I believe she deserves (to know) the state of her sick brother. 6. The woman pretended (to read) and (not to hear) the bell.
Ex. 3. A) Complete the sentences with true information about you.
All about me
One day, I want __________________________________________________________________
I have never tried _________________________________________________________________
I often forget ____
I love __________
Soon, I really must ________________________________________________________________
I wish people would stop ___________________________________________________________
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After class, I would like ____________________________________________________________
When I was a child, I enjoyed _______________________________________________________
I hate ___________
I would never refuse _______________________________________________________________
I can't stand _____
Our teacher often tells _____________________________________________________________
The last time I made a promise was when I promised _____________________________________
B) Now discuss your answers in small groups, e.g. One day, I want to give up smoking. What about you? What do you want to do?
Ex. 4. Match a line (a-j) with a line (1-10).
a We'd love to have a holiday, 1 I'm sorry. I haven't had time to.
b Why don't you come to our house? 2 I used to.
c Make sure you're back early tonight. 3 Because I have to. It's a business trip.
d I don't smoke any more, but 4 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.
e Mum, have you mended my jeans? 5 No, we aren't allowed to.
f Have you asked Jill to go out with you? 6 I'll try to, but it depends on the traffic.
g You've broken my antique vase! 7 but we can't afford to.
h Why are you going away? 8 Yes, I just managed to.
i Can you chew gum at school? 9 I'd love ~to.Thank you!
j Did you get to the end of the exam? 10 No. I want to, but I'm too shy.
Ex. 12. Fill in the correct infinitive forms to the given verb forms.
| verb form | infinitive |
| arrived | |
| compares | |
| passed | |
| thought | |
| scans | |
| shuffled | |
| cleaning | |
| closed | |
| spelled | |
| disappeared |
Ex. 5. Revision of Reported Speech. Return to exercise 3 and finish the sentences.
| Euronews: Chiles minister of Mines has been in touch with trapped miners by telephone. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: A video of Chiles trapped miners has been broadcast. Euronews announced that__________________________. |
| Euronews: In Chile four survivors of a plane crash in the Ands Mountains 38 years ago have arrived at the mine where 33 miners have been trapped. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The 33 trapped Chilean miners were able to communicate with their loved ones on Saturday. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: Thirty-three trapped Chilean miners were able to watch the Chilean national squads friendly against the Ukraine over a fiberoptic line. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The arrival of Esperanza, a baby girl at the Copiapo maternity clinic has given hope to one of the 33 trapped miners in Chile. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The operation to rescue the 33 trapped miners in Chile has begun successfully. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The operation to rescue the trapped miners in Chile has been a complete success. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: All 33 men have reached the surface safely. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The rescue team has also made the trip to the surface. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
| Euronews: The last man to leave was the first who went down to the miners, Manuel Gonzalez. Euronews announced that ______________________________. |
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Unit 2
Grammar: The Infinitive Constructions
Objectives: Introduction of new grammar theme The Infinitive Constructions and fulfilling grammar exercises
