The Infinitive as Predicative or Part of It

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His dream was to enter the Linguistic
University.

Ix.3. Add question tags to the given sentences.

1. Our aim is to achieve near native competence in English.

2. Their purpose was to obtain a new cassette.
I, His dream was to buy a car.

4. Her plan was to take a post-graduate course in Psychology.

5. The monitor's duty is to keep the register in order.

6. Mary's plan is to make a career in Linguistics.

7. Our task is to get ready for a test.

8. His only wish is to have a snack in the bar.

9. It is both the lecturer's and the student's dream to have all the lectures

I would be delighted to hear A Pugacheva sing

printed. lO.The borrower's duty is to return the books to the library in 10 days. Str. VIII

The structure expresses one's attitude to the person or thing spoke about.

to be delighted

to be (dis)pleased

to be thrilled

to be glad

to be sorry

to be anxious to do something

to be proud

to be disappointed

to be shocked

to be relieved

to be disgusted

Ex.4. Transform the following sentences (to be done in writing).

1. He was proud that his friend won the first prize.

2. She was delighted because she met Nick in the library.

3. We were happy when our guests were invited to our English evening -party.

4. I was glad that my brother might join us for the trip.

5. I was sorry that I had left the book behind.

6. I was delighted that I had a chance to watch figure skating on television.

7. We were sorry that Michael had not kept his word.

8. 1 was proud that Nelly had done excellently in her exams.

9. He was extremely happy, because he had found her again.

10.He was pleased because he had been given a chance to visit the

exhibition of painting and sculpture.

1 l.He is ashamed because he never worked hard.

12.Mary was shocked because she saw the accident.

13.Bill was sorry because his pal had not come on time.

14.lt delighted Irene to learn that she was admitted to the Linguistic

University.

15.He was glad because his brother was recognized.

16. It surprised the tutor to hear that two students were away from the

tutorial again.

17.lt pleased us to hear of your success.

18.He was excited when he heard the news.

19.Sarie was delighted when she saw Lanny again.

20. Sister Swarts was happy that Lanny was back in Stilleveld at last.

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John is easy to please.

The structure is used to express the speaker's attitude to the person. Ex.5. Re-express the sentences after the following model.

Model: It was difficult to convince her. She was difficult to convince.

1. It is easy to follow her speech.

2. It was difficult to remember all those dates.

3. It was not difficult to recall all the details.

4. It was hard to please her.

5. It was amusing to watch the singing children.

6. It will be impossible to buy tickets for the premiere. 1. It was easy to intone Tune I.

8. It was difficult to rephrase the statement.

9. It was easy to deal with him.

10.It is very pleasant to look at her and talk to her.

11.It was exciting to listen to him, but it was difficult to believe his stories.

12.It is impossible to read his handwriting.

13.It was very comfortable to work at his desk.

14.It was very amusing to watch the performance.

15.It is very pleasant to listen to Ph. Kirkorov. He sings so well!

16.It is comfortable to have tea in the room.

17.It is hard to answer this question.

18.lt is difficult to imitate this tune.

19.lt was very amusing to watch the scene.

20.lt is difficult to translate the book.

Ex.6. Complete the sentences using the infinitive as part of a predicate (to

be done in writing).

1. His age was difficult...

2. That man's outfit is unpleasant...

3. The door is...

4. The story is improbable...

5. The subject is easy...

6. Children's games are interesting...

7. The text is impossible...

8. W. Shakespeare's work are necessary...

9. Her halting speech is...

10.Their kitten is amusing...

Ex.7. Speak on the following points

1. Accommodation was very hard to get.

She seems to know English well.

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seem - казаться

appear to - v - оказаться

happen - случиться,

оказаться

to happen/to chance

to turn out/to prove

The structure expresses doubt, uncertainty. Verbs of mental perception and of saying/reporting such as BE REPORTED, BE SAID, BE KNOWN, BE CONSIDERED, BE EXPECTED are seldom used in colloquial English. Ex.8. Complete the following sentences.

1. She doesn't seem to want...

2. Only yesterday we happened to see...

3. The flat appeared...

4. For the last few days he seemed...

5. They happened...

6. Most experts seem to think that...

-He appears to be waiting for someone. - She seems to have lost weight. She seems... She appears... He appears... It seems... They appear... She seemed...

Ex.9. Make sentences with seem and appear

Model: - Is he waiting for someone? - He appears to be waiting for

- Has she lost weight?

1. Is Julia worried about something?

2. Does Ann like Jack?

3. Is that man looking for something?

4. Has the car broken down?

5. Have they gone out?

6. Did Audrey feel broken-hearted?

7. Has your assistant done anything wrong? He appeared...

8. Is it raining outside? It seems...

9. Is your friend good at playing tennis? In fact, he appeared... (based on R. Murphy. English Grammar in Use)