AFANASYEVA 10. UNIT 4. Test on the non-finite forms of the verb

UNIT 4. Test on the non-finite forms of the verb.

I. Use the Infinitive or the ‘-ing’ form to complete the sentences.

1. He offered … (organize) our trip to Mexico.
2. Please remember … (lock) the door when you leave.
3. Only yesterday I saw her … (sit) with her boyfriend in a café.
4. I regret … (inform) you that your project hasn’t been chosen for the further competition.
5. We suggest … (make) a break.
6. Many people can’t afford … (send) their children to a private school.
7. I don’t mind … (stay) a bit longer.
8. Did you allow him … (take) your laptop?
9. We decided to stop … (have) a cup of coffee.
10. When did your little brother start … (read)?
11. I don’t want her … (interfere) with this business.
12. I’ll never forget … (win) my first prize at a music competition.
13. He regrets … (speak) to her so rudely.
14. The children had a lot of fun … (play) their favourite games.

II. Use the preposition where necessary to complete the sentences.

1. I hate the idea … your leaving us so soon.
2. We’ll never get used … being given so much work.
3. What do you dream … getting as a present?
4. Are you interested … having private lessons on the subject?
5. My duty is to prevent you … making that step.
6. We had a wonderful time … watching that performance live.
7. My parents will strongly object … my staying at Jane’s.
8. She is quite capable … looking after herself at her age.

III. Use Participle I or Participle II of the verbs given to complete the sentences.

1. The police are examining the evidence … (collect) during the investigation.
2. Drivers … (fine) for speeding risk losing their licences.
3. The criminal … (hide) in the forest was seen in the nearby village.
4. The officer … (report) of the crime looked extremely confident.
5. The teachers … (invite) to the conference gathered in the hall.
6. The book turned out to be rather … (entertain).

IV. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

1. Короче говоря, там не было никого, кто бы помог нам.
2. Я не позволю тебе попусту тратить время.
3. Через месяц ты у меня будешь писать отличные сочинения.
4. Иначе говоря, они заставят нас убрать все после вечеринки самим.
5. Твои родители не допустят, чтобы вы поженились.
6. Им помогли справиться с проблемой.
7. Возвращаясь к сути дела, я должен сказать, что мы предлагаем встретиться после обсуждения вопроса в средствах массовой информации.
8. Пожалуйста, прекрати плакать и сделай что-нибудь.
9. Они не позволят дизайнеру внести серьезные изменения в проект.
10. Новости были потрясающие.
11. Нас заставили переписать тест.
12. Я с нетерпением жду их визита.