Model: I see no connection between the facts. I can't connect the facts.
1. He owes me an apology and an explanation. 2. This piece of work wants your attention. 3. A heated discussion
raged around the problem. 4. It's nothing but your imagination. 5. The boy will hardly ever live up to his parents' expectations. 6. The doctor is sure to give him a thorough examination. 7. Preparations for the party were in full swing. 8. I see no reason for objection.
8. Note the effect of off on the meaning of the verb. Translate the) sentences into Russian. Give examples of your own.
1. The house wants a new coat of paint. The old paint has all peeled off. 2. The notice read: "Keep off the grass". 3. The boy has run off to play. 4. The first group of climbers set off at dawn to be almost immediately followed by a second group. 5. The doctor advised him to keep off alcohol and fats. 6. He tore off a strip of gauze and bandaged up the bleeding finger. 7. She took off her coat and hung it on a peg.
9. (K) Change the sentences so as to use the infinitive instead of the italicized verbs.
Model: She put her hand into the bag and found that the book wasn't there any more.
She put her hand into the bag to find that the book wasn't there any more.
1. When he came into the office he found a stranger waiting for him there. 2. The woman looked up from her book and say that she had missed her stop. 3. His mind was made up. He would leave and never return. 4. When he arrived at the station he learned that the last train had left but five minutes ago. 5. When she woke 'up she discovered that she was quite alone in the flat. 6. He opened the door and found himself face to face with his brother.