Замените придаточные предложения герундиальным оборотом, употребив предлоги, данные в скобках

Например: When they entered the house, they heard the bell ringing. (on)

On entering the house, they heard the bell ringing.

1. Thank you that you invited me to the theatre. (for)

2. The woman insisted that her husband should consult the doctor at once. (on)

3. She couldn’t even think that the operation might be postponed. (of)

4. There was a little hope that James would return on the same day. (of)

5. Helen insisted that she should go on a trip. (on)

6. There is a possibility that my father will join us. (of)

7. The place looked so picturesque and cheerful that he thought he would come and live there. (of)

8. After Robert had passed his exams, he felt very happy. (on)

9. In the darkness they were afraid that they might lose their way. (of)

10. Thank you that you did it. (for)

7.1.13 Употребите герундий и соответствующий предлог в данных предложениях.

1. He is good … (to listen) to what people say.

2. I’m tired … (to work) in the garden.

3. She wasn’t interested … (to hear) my excuse.

4. He gave up the idea … (to go) abroad.

5. The girls whispered as they were afraid … (to hear) by someone.

6. They are interested … (to join) our expedition.

7. He can’t get into the house … (to climb) through the window.

8. She improves her pronunciation … (to listen) to the tapes.

9. (To travel) like this you suspend all experience.

10. You spend most of your time looking forward … (to arrive) at some other place.

Обратите внимание на выражения, после которых тоже употребляется герундий:

It is (of) no use;

It is useless;

It is no good.

Например: It’s no use crying.

Плакать не имеет смысла.

Переведите предложения, используя герундий.

1. С ней сейчас разговаривать бесполезно.

2. Не было смысла приходить сюда так рано.

3. Слезы тебе не помогут.

4. Думать сейчас об этом не стоит.

5. Разговорами делу не поможешь.

6. Нет смысла искать дорогу в темноте.


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