| Active | Passive | |
| Indefinite | to V1 | to be Ved / 3 |
| Continuous | to be Ving | - |
| Perfect | to have Ved / 3 | to have been Ved / 3 |
| Perfect Continuous | to have been Ving | - |
Indefinite and Continuous Infinitive , - .
I want to go home! !
I wanted to go home then. .
I am glad to be speaking with you. , .
Perfect and Perfect Continuous Infinitive , -.
It is very nice of you to have come here. -
He must have forgotten about it. , .
I am glad to have spoken with you. , .
: not + :
To be, or not to be: that is the question.
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a) ( ):
To treat a far advanced case of ulcer is very difficult.
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To perform bypass surgery in alimentary canal requires skill.
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b) :
You must follow the doctors instructions very carefully.
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You will have to stop smoking.
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He agreed to give the patient a consultation.
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c) :
The doctor advised him to stay in bed for two or three days.
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The surgeon asked to be assisted.
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d) ( the first, the last ..)
The patient to be operated on is a well-controlled diabetic.
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Our clinic was the first to apply this technique.
, ( ) .
e) ( , , ):
To perform such an operation one must be an experienced surgeon.
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EXERCISES
I. Translate the sentences into English, paying attention to the Infinitive.
1. To take part in the concert was a real pleasure.
2. To master medicine one must work hard.
3. We had to change the time of our meeting.
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4. She wants to accept your offer.
5. He wants to be admitted to the University.
6. He is happy to have been admitted to the University.
7. There were many interesting things at the lecture to attract our attention.
8. He was the first to learn about it.
9. I am afraid not to see her.
10. He pretended not to hear the question.
11. This is the dose to be taken.
12. I am eager to tell you that I am a second-year student.
13. My duty will be to treat people for different diseases.
14. I arranged everything to be admitted into the University.
15. I had to get a certificate of health.
16. Dr. Ivanov asked me to take a seat.
17. Then he wanted to know what my troubles were.
18. After the examination the doctor began to fill in my patients card.
19. I always follow the prescribed treatment to be well again as soon as possible.
20. If one doesnt follow the treatment this may cause serious complications.
II. Fill in to where it is necessary.
1. The operation cannot... be performed today.
2. I asked her not... take the stitches out.
3. The surgeon asked me not... worry.
4. Let me... help you with your work.
5. I dont know how... give first aid in this case.
6. Youd better... take an aspirin. You look bad.
7. We have come... ask whether there is anything we can... do.
8. I cannot... go there now, I have some work... do.
9. You must make him... practice an hour a day.
10. I asked mother... let me... go to the disco.
11. He is not sure that it can... be done, but he wants... try.
12. You are cold. Youd better... sit near the fireplace.
13. I felt someone... touch my suppurative wound.
14. Please, help me... translate it.
15. I like... carry on experiments. We must... do it regularly.
16. I would rather... listen to the radio than... see this soap opera on TV. As for me, I prefer... watch TV. Youd better... take a radio and... go for a walk.
17. My brother can... put dressings very well.
18. We had... put on our white gowns and caps.
19. May I use... your telephone?
20. I would rather... put the fractured bone in plaster of Paris.
21. You look tired. You had better... go home and have a rest.
22. Do you like... take part in autopsy?
23. Would you like...learn how... use a computer?
24. Would you like... listen to the lecture about modern methods of treatment?
25. I want to get thinner, so Id rather... walk than... go by car.
26. Would you like... take part in this competition?
