MODEL: It is known that he is a great book-lover.
He is known to be a great book-lover.
1) It was expected that the members of the Committee would come to an agreement.
2) It was reported that many buildings had been damaged by the fire.
3) It seems that this book is very popular with children.
4) It appears that the house was built in the 18th century.
5) It happened so that he was at home at that time.
6) It proved that he was a very experienced worker.
7) It is likely that the ship will arrive tonight.
8) It is not likely that they will return soon.
9) It is unlikely that the meeting will be postponed.
10) It is sure that they will come to London.
11) It is certain that they will be here on Monday.
12) It was likely that the price of copper would fall.
Exercise 5. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences with the Infinitive in the correct form.
1) Lake Baikal is said..... the deepest lake in the world.
2) The negotiations are likely..... until Sunday.
3) The steamer is believed..... in Istambul.
4) The cargo does not seem..... by the storm.
5) The parties are reported..... the problem.
6) The parties are understood..... an agreement.
7) They are very likely..... part in this work.
8) The results of the test seemed..... them.
9) This plant seems..... such equipment since 1965.
10) I happened..... my office early that day.
11) She seemed..... for along time.
12) They seem..... a good time at the seaside.
Exercise 6 Translate the words in brackets.
1. He is thought () a very good singer. 2. They are expected () a reply today. 3. They are said () to a new flat. 4. Who is supposed () the letter? 5. The doctor is supposed () you something. 6. The results of the experiment are believed () very good. 7. The new instrument is expected () scientists solve many important problems. 8. The members of the committee are understood () to an agreement. 9. He is said () them his services. 10. In the 19th century the dark areas on the Mars were thought () seas. 11. We were supposed () the day on board the ship. 12. The seamen were not supposed () ashore that day. 13. The expedition is said () a very important discovery. 14. They were expected () 300 miles that day. 15. She is known () in the subject. 16. They were heard () to do it. 17. The ship is expected () here on Tuesday. 18. They are supposed () him. 19. They were believed () the secret all the time.
Exercise 7 Translate the following sentences into English.
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4. , -, . 5. , , . 6. , -, . 7. , . 8. , , . 9. , "" . 10. , -, . 11. , , .
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TEST YOURSELF
I. Insert 'to where necessary before the infinitives in brackets:
1. Theres little else you could do but (keep) your fingers crossed.
2. Our house is not easy (find).
3. Youd better (have) your hair cut.
4. I saw him (act) in Hamlet and I liked him immensely.
5. Why not (save) a little money if we can.
6. How dare you (come) here after all you have done?
7. Do you happen (remember) the number of the flat?
8. You should go and have fun rather than (sit) here crying.
9. There used (be) a small house there.
10. Never let him (talk) with you like that.
11. I couldnt but (reject) your offer.
12. They have no garden (play) in.
13. This hat will make you (look) old-fashioned.
14. Ill have (get) up earlier not (miss) the train.
II. Fill in the correct form of the Infinitive:
1. Mrs. Dashkova is reported (write) a new novel now.
2. He was said (wait) for his visa for two months, not less.
3. I dont expect him (leave) for Germany for food.
4. She didnt seem (interest) in gardening.
5. Why didnt you make her (drink) some hot milk?
6. The children appeared (take) good care of.
7. She was made (leave) the job.
8. I am glad (do) all the homework yesterday.
9. Honesty is the first principle (observe) when working with us.
10. The girl pretended (read) the book and not (notice) me.
11. All he wanted was (read) and not (forget) by the public.
12. Who told the nurse (give) the sick man this medicine?
13. He seems (sit) here since morning.
III. Paraphrase the sentences so as to use the Infinitive:
1. She explained everything. It was not difficult.
2. It is unlikely that the meeting will be postponed.
3. I never smoke indoors. My wife doesn't like it.
4. She has saved enough money. She can go on holiday.
5. Can you entrust the work to anyone?
IV. Define the function of the Infinitive:
1. She had a baby to look after.
2. The girl learned to dance at school.
3. A managers duty is to put the plan into action.
4. We were to have arrived earlier, but we were delayed on the road.
5. They used to have long conversations in the evenings.
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V. Translate the sentences into English using infinitives and infinitive constructions:
1. , .
2. ?
3. , .
4. .
5. , .
6. .
7. .
8. , .
9. .
10. , .
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