The Prepositional Infinitive Construction

for + object + to + infinitive

It’s time for us to go.

He asked for the papers to be brought.

2.Point out the objective constructions with the infinitive in the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.

1.They wanted the expedition to start on the 1^st of June.

2.The commander ordered the gun to be adjusted.

3.We all felt those words to be true.

4.She felt the wind blow cold on her back.

5.He watched her turn from him and run to the door.

6.At what time do you wish the lecture to begin?

7.The plane found the enemy to be concentrating his troops near the crossing.

8.I never before heard him speak so much.

9.I saw one of the men start for him and I saw this man’s face.

10.I don’t even think they heard us come in.

3.Form the Objective-with-the-Infinitive Constructions out of the elements in brackets.

1.I don’t wish (you, to understand) me.

2.When he came in he wanted to call you, but I asked (he, to wait) until morning.

3.Then she turned to the window and asked (I, to open) it.

4.I saw (my mother, to pause) and (to put) her hand to her forehead.

5.He flushed indignantly but forced (oneself, to answer).

6.I felt they expected (I, to say) clever things but I could say nothing.

7.Mr Thomas doesn’t let (anyone, to smoke) in his office.

8.Jack’s parents have always encourage (he, to study) hard.

9.Where would you recommend (I, to go) for my holidays?

10.Have you ever seen (fish, to fly)?

4.Paraphrase the following sentences using Objective Infinitive Construction instead of the subordinate clauses in italics.

1.I felt that somebody touched me lightly on the shoulder.

2.He heard that someone called his name.

3.We did not expect that he would return so soon.

4.I saw that the telegraph boy handed the cable to the man.

5.They heard how the woman uttered a little exclamation.

6. He hated it when people argued about trifles.

7.I should like to see how he would say it to my face.

8.I expect that you will join our excursion.

9.We had not expected that she would reply, but she did.

10.We knew that he was a clever man.

5.Point out the subjective constructions with the infinitive in the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.

1.This engineer is said to have invented a new machine.

2.You will never be likely to fall in love with him.

3.This milk factory is considered to be the best in the whole district.

4.This experiment is said to be completed successfully.

5.They were heard to say they had not finished the experiment.

6.I don’t happen to see any difference between them.

7.The state of his health is considered to be normal.

8.The representative of this state was expected to arrive in two hours.

9.The new manager is said to work 12 hours a day.
10.The free market economy is said to be more flexible.

6.Transform the following complex sentences into simple ones using the Subjective Infinitive Construction.

M O D E L: It is said that many people are homeless after the floods. – Many people are said to be homeless after floods.

1.They say that he is honest.

2.It is known that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law.

3.It was very unlikely they would allow her to see visitors at this time of night.

4.It is expected that the government will lose the election.

5.It seems that he is not in habit of coming in time.

6.It is reported that two people were seriously injured in the accident.

7.It is believed that this house was built in the 18th century.

8.It is sup­posed that the book will be published next year.

9.It seems the weather is changing.

10.It appears that we have missed the train.

7.Paraphrase the following using subjective infinitive construction.

M O D E L: He was taken aback (to seem). – He seemed to be taken aback.

1.She is busy today (to seem).

2.The situation has changed a lot (to appear).

3.The Crimea was visited by numerous hikers last summer (to know).

4.He didn’t have any money with him (to happen).

5.Nobody knew the way, so I had to return (to happen).

6.His plan is rather unrealistic (to appear).

7.He was in high spirits when he got out of the train (to seem).

8.Ann would never speak to me again (unlikely).

8.Point out the prepositional infinitive constructions in the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.

1.It was necessary for him to return immediately.

2.She waited for him to say something.

3.It is too late for you to go there.

4.The lady was speaking too fast for me to catch what she said.

5.The text was very difficult for Ann to translate it without a dictionary.

6.It is necessary for us to see him today.

7.They thought it was better for me to live in a place like this.

8.The case is too heavy for her to carry.

9.It is warm enough for her to go to work without her coat.

10.There is no reason for us to change the terms of payment.

9.Rewrite these sentences using the structure with for … to …

M O D E L: She can't come. - It's important for her to come.

1.The meeting needn't start before eight. (There's no need for the …)

2.The postman ought to come. (It's time for …)

3.He's not usually late. (It's unusual for …)

4.I want the children to go to a good school. (I'm anxious for …)

5.John shouldn't go to Australia. (It's a bad idea …)

6.Sue shouldn't change her job just now. (It would be a mistake …)

7.Can Paul come to the meeting? (Is it possible …?)

8.The car really should have regular services. (It's important …)

9.He normally stays up late on Saturdays. (It's normal …)

10.I'd be happy if you took a holiday. (I'd be happy for …)

10.Translate into English using the infinitive constructions.

· “Objective with the Infinitive”

1.Вона ненавидить, коли я запізнююсь. 2.Я хотів би, щоб ви допомогли мені. 3.Ми чули, що він вступив до університету. 4.Я вважаю, що вона має рацію. 5.Ніхто не помітив, як вона зачинила двері. 6.Ми очікуємо, що делегація прибуде вчасно. 7.Я гадаю, що він дуже розумна людина. 8.Вони хочуть, щоб я написала статтю до газети.

· “For + object + to + Infinitive”

1.Мені важко запам’ятовувати нові слова. 2.Тобі немає потреби перекладати цю статтю. 3.Ми чекали, доки він повернеться. 4.Ось вам цікава книжка почитати. 5.Зараз занадто пізно, щоб зателефонувати їй. 6.Вашій сестрі необхідно його побачити. 7.Нам дуже важко отримати цю інформацію. 8.Йому необхідно бути там о восьмій.

· “Subjective with the Infinitive”

1.Кажуть, що він живе зараз у Лондоні. 2.Вважають, що вона – одна з найкращих актрис нашої країни. 3.Повідомили, що він відбув до Нью Йорку. 4.Гадають, що вони повернуться за тиждень. 5.Кажуть, що цей дім було збудовано майже двісті років тому. 6.Трапилося так, що він був вдома в той момент. 7.Він виявився не дуже хорошим товаришем. 8.Це питання, напевно, цікавить їх найбільше.

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