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8.3. INFINITIVE/GERUND/PARTICIPLE

Test 13. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. Paula has given up _________.

a) to smoke b) smoking c) smoke

2. I promised _________ in time.

a) to come b) having come c) come

3. I saw him yesterday. He seems _________ weight.

a) losing b) to have lost c) lose

4. Let me _________ your bag.

a) to carry b) carrying c) carry

5. I don’t enjoy _________ very much.

a) dance b) danced c) dancing

6. It was funny. I couldn’t help _________.

a) laughing b) laugh c) to laugh

7. Would you mind _________ the door, please?

a) close b) closing c) closed

8. I’d prefer _________ a taxi.

a) get b) to get c) having got

9. He is very good at _________ languages.

a) to learn b) learn c) learning

10. He is used _________ alone.

a) having lived b) to live c) to living

11. David insisted on _________ for the meal.

a) to pay b) having paid c) paying

12. It is no use of _________ about it.

a) worrying b) worry c) to have worried

13. I had difficulty in _________ a permit.

a) to get b) getting c) got

14. Let’s go to the pool _________ a swim.

a) to have b) having c) had

15. Ann was surprised _________ you last week.

a) see b) to see c) having seen

16. He prevented them from _________ the same mistake.

a) do b) to do c) doing

17. Did you notice anyone _________?

a) to go out b) go out c) went out

18. _________ her work, she went home.

a) To have finished b) Having finished c) To finish

19. She denied _________ there.

a) to go b) went c) going

20. Tony mentioned _________ the bus to school instead of walking.

a) to take b) took c) taking

Test 14. Choose the correct form of the verb.

1. Ann was made _________ her suitcase.

a) to open b) opening c) open

2. Do you know how _________ to his house?

a) getting b) get c) to get

3. I remember _________ the door.

a) locking b) to lock c) to be locked

4. The coat is dirty. It needs _________.

a) to clean b) clean c) cleaning

5. I bought a new car instead of _________ to America.

a) to fly b) fly c) flying

6. He is looking forward to _________ them again.

a) see b) have seen c) seeing

7. She was busy _________ in the garden.

a) working b) to work c) to be working

8. I don’t enjoy _________ very much.

a) driving b) drive c) drove

9. I can’t afford _________ tonight. I’m too tired.

a) to be going out b) to go out c) go out

10. His mother made him _________ the room.

a) to clean b) cleaning c) clean

11. Has it stopped _________ yet?

a) rain b) to be rain c) raining

12. Can you remind me _________ some coffee?

a) to buy b) buy c) having bought

13. Why do you keep _________ me questions?

a) being asked b) asked c) asking

14. I refuse _________ his questions.

a) to answer b) answer c) having answered

15. I’ve enjoyed _________ them.

a) meet b) meeting c) being met

16. The girl began _________ at night.

a) cry b) to cry c) having cried

17. He is against _________ the discussion of this issue.

a) postpone b) having postpone c) postponing

18. I can’t stand _________ here any longer.

a) work b) being work c) working

19. They translated the story into English without _________ a dictionary.

a) to use b) use c) using

20. _________ in that country all his life, he knew it very well.

a) Having lived b) Being lived c) Live

Test 15. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the infinitive or V-ing form.

Christmas Whatever else Christmas may _________ (1)(stand for), one thing it still means is _________ (2)(eat). Christmas has traditionally been a time of the year when people have tried _________ (3)(cheer) themselves up during the cold months of winter. Last year more than 10 million turkeys were bought in Britain alone during the festive season _________ (4)(satisfy) the nation’s appetite. Health experts may continue _________ (5)(complain) about all this self-indulgence, but they fail _________ (6)(realise) that there is nothing new about celebratory feasting, practically at this time of the year. The Roman Saturnalia, which was supposed to be a festival _________ (7)(honour) the god of agriculture, started on 19 December. Among other things, the Saturnalia involved _________ (8)(light) candles and _________ (9)(give) gifts. People who had spent the whole year _________ (10)(save) money suddenly became extravagant. In addition to _________ (11)(exchange) gifts, this time of year was also an occasion for masters and slaves alike _________ (12)(eat) excessively. At one Saturnalia feast an emperor is reported _________ (13)(spend) the equivalent of $900,000 on a dinner for twelve guests which consisted of twenty courses and lasted all day. So, when mealtime comes round on 25 December, there’s no point in _________ (14)(have) a guilty conscience. In fact the occasional seasonal feast may promote good health and stop year-round _________ (15)(overeat).

Test 16. Put the verbs in brackets into the V-ing form or the infinitive with or without to.

When David decided _________ (1)(give up) his job and _________ (2)(sell) all his possessions, everyone thought he was mad. But, as it turned out, he was just the first of many friends _________ (3)(do) this. In fact, escaping the pressures of everyday working life has become a priority for many people these days. They can’t stand the idea of _________ (4)(work) until they are 65, only _________ (5)(retire) to some boring country village and _________ (6)(waste) their time _________ (7)(dig) the garden or (8)(gossip) with the neighbours. They would rather _________ (9)(live) life to the full now, before they are too old _________ (10)(enjoy) it. _________ (11)(buy) a motorcycle and _________ (12)(tour) the world is a popular option. Other, less adventurous types might prefer _________ (13)(buy) a small farmhouse and live off the land. Personally, one fancies _________ (14)(sail) around the world in a yacht. As for David, he bought a house in a little country village and spends his time _________ (15)(walk) around the village and talking with the neighbours.

9. MODAL VERBS

Test 1. Rephrase the following situations using an appropriate modal verb.

1. I advise you to stop eating chocolate. You _________ stop eating chocolate.

2. I insist that you do your homework. You _________ do your homework.

3. Will you let me speak to David, please? _________ I speak to David, please?

4. She can hear you well enough. You _________ shout.

5. Talking is not permitted during the test. You _________ talk during the test.

6. It isn’t right to speak to your mother like that. You _________ speak to your mother like that.

7. It isn’t possible for him to come to the party. He _________ come to the party.

8. He is obliged to go to the police station once a week. He _________ to go to the police station once a week.

9. It’s forbidden to feed the animals in the Zoo. You _________ feed the animals in the Zoo.

10. It isn’t necessary to dust the furniture. You _________ dust the furniture.

11. Would you mind if I read your book? _________ I read your book?

12. Perhaps they’ll come with us. They _________ come with us.

13. Would you mind if I use your glasses? _________ I use your glasses?

14. Let’s try doing this exercise. _________ we try doing this exercise?

15. He can do it himself. Why _________ he ask anybody for help?

16. Perhaps, she will phone them today. She _________ phone them today.

17. Why don’t you go to the sea for a holiday? You _________ go to the sea for a holiday.

18. Would you like me to help you with the dishes? _________ I help you with the dishes?

19. It isn’t right to argue with your parents. You _________ argue with your parents.

20. Perhaps, she is asleep now. She _________ be asleep now.

Test 2. Choose the correct modal verb.

1. Mike _________ play the piano very well. And what about you?

a) can b) should c) must

2. I _________ skate when I was little.

a) can’t b) couldn’t c) mustn’t

3. We _________ hurry. We’ve got plenty of time.

a) can’t b) needn’t c) must

4. _________ you help me with this task?

a) Could b) Must c) May

5. I’m sorry I’m late. _________ I come in?

a) Must b) Should c) May

6. _________ you speak any foreign languages?

a) Can b) Should c) May

7. It’s raining. You _________ take an umbrella.

a) can’t b) don’t have to c) should

8. I’m afraid I _________ come to the party on Friday.

a) can b) can’t c) may

9. You _________ go there at once. It’s really very urgent.

a) don’t have to b) needn’t c) must

10. When I was young, I _________ run for miles.

a) could b) must c) should

11. ‘ _________ I smoke here?’ ‘No, you mustn’t.’

a) Must b) May c) Should

12. ‘ _________ I translate this sentence?’ ‘No, you needn’t.’

a) Can b) May c) Must

13. I looked everywhere for the book but I _________ find it.

a) couldn’t b) mustn’t c) shouldn’t

14. You _________ drive carefully on a busy road.

a) can b) may c) should

15. There’s nothing I _________ do about it.

a) can b) may c) don’t have to

16. Schools _________ teach children the difference between right and wrong.

a) can’t b) mustn’t c) must

17. I don’t feel well today. _________ I leave a bit earlier?

a) Should b) May c) Must

18. That _________ be true! It’s absolutely impossible.

a) can’t b) must c) needn’t

19. Yesterday I stayed at home because I _________ help my father.

a) must b) had to c) can

20. You _________ use my dictionary as long as you like.

a) must b) have to c) may

Test 3. Write should or the correct form of have to in the gaps.

1. Nurses _________ know how to give people injections.

2. You _________ eat more fruit and vegetables.

3. _________ you _________ travel abroad in your job?

4. Tom is ill, he _________ see his doctor.

5. I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party. I _________ work late.

6. You _________ try to phone your father this weekend.

7. I hope you don’t _________ go home early.

8. Mike is a teacher. He _________ teach different kinds of students.

9. I think Patrick _________ be more polite to his sister!

10. Do I _________ wash up again?

11. A postman _________ get up early every day.

12. I didn’t like the job because I _________ wear a uniform.

13. He ignores me. What _________ I do?

14. I am free on Saturday because I _________ work at the weekend.

15. You look tired. You _________ go to bed now.

16. I think the government _________ do more to help homeless people.

17. He _________ wear a suit to work but he usually does.

18. Last night Don suddenly became ill. We _________ call a doctor.

19. Caroline may _________ go away next week.

20. You _________ read this book. It’s really excellent.

Test 4. Choose the correct modal verb.

1. I don’t want anyone to know it. You (mustn’t/don’t have to) tell anyone.

2. Listen! I (can/must) hear someone crying.

3. When we were at school, we (had to/ought to) wear a uniform.

4. You (don’t have to/mustn’t) wear your seatbelt during the whole of the flight.

5. You (should/have to) tell her that you are sorry.

6. You (need/must) be a member of the library before you can borrow books.

7. I (needn’t/shouldn’t) wear glasses because my eyesight is still quite good.

8. When I first came to Madrid, I (could/couldn’t) say only a few words in Spanish.

9. Helen (must/had to) leave the meeting early because she had a train to catch.

10. I (didn’t need to/couldn’t) get tickets after all – they were sold out.

11. I left my bike outside the house last night and this morning it isn’t there any more. Somebody (can’t/must) have stolen it.

12. ‘I can’t find my umbrella.’ ‘You (should/might) have left it in the restaurant last night.’

13. (Must/May) I see your passport, please?

14. He’s not working tomorrow, so he (doesn’t have to/ should) get up early.

15. Ann was in a very difficult situation. It (must/can’t) have been easy for her.

16. That shirt is dirty. You (ought to/needn’t) wash it.

17. Last year I got a lot of money, so we (had to/were able to) buy a new house.

18. I had forgotten to bring my camera, so I (couldn’t/ shouldn’t) take any pictures.

19. Don’t tell anybody what I said. You (must/can) keep it secret.

20. I’m really hungry. I (could/might) eat a horse!

Test 5. Complete this text using the verbs below.

How to Be а Friend of the Earth There are many simple things we _________ (1) all do to stop the destruction of the environment. First of all, we _________ (2) not dump our rubbish without thinking which things, such as bottles and paper, _________ (3) be recycled. We _________ (4) put objects that we _________ (5) recycle in recycling bins. Secondly, instead of taking our car wherever we go, we _________ (6) to leave it at home whenever possible, and go on foot or by public transport. If there is something wrong with our car’s exhaust pipe, we _________ (7) get it fixed immediately. When we _________ (8) to drive to the supermarket to do our shopping, we _________ (9) always remember to take our own bag, so that we don’t _________ (10) to use the supermarket’s plastic bags.

Test 6. Translate the sentences using modal verbs.

1. Он, наверное, учит это стихотворение уже час.

2. Тебе следовало бы давно забыть об этом.

3. Автобус должен был прийти пять минут назад.

4. Не может быть, чтобы он был занят сейчас.

5. Возможно, он сможет помочь тебе.

6. Вам не надо приходить завтра.

7. Должно быть, ему пришлось сделать это.

8. Не могли бы Вы повторить свой вопрос?

9. Может быть, мне придется работать в воскресенье.

10. Вероятно, он еще делает уроки.

11. Тебе следует закончить эту работу.

12. Через год я смогу говорить по-английски очень хорошо.

13. Что тебе пришлось делать вчера?

14. Можно мне выйти?

15. Он должен был прийти час назад.

16. Неужели он забыл про мой день рождения?

17. Учитель сказал, что мы можем идти домой.

18. Ты не должен читать эту книгу.

19. В прошлом году я не умел плавать, а теперь могу.

20. Возможно, он все еще ждет меня.

10. PREPOSITIONS

10.1. PREPOSITIONS OF TIME

Test 1. Insert prepositions where necessary.

1. She is _________ her sixties, but she looks much younger.

2. The first man walked on the moon _________ 21 July 1969.

3. The telephone and the doorbell rang _________ the same time.

4. What are you doing _________ the weekend?

5. Charles is getting married _________ next year.

6. Columbus made his first voyage from Europe to America _________ 1492.

7. I nearly missed my flight yesterday. I got to the airport just _________ time.

8. I’m busy just now, but I’ll be with you _________ a moment.

9. We often have a short holiday _________ Christmas.

10. Do you work _________ Wednesdays?

11. I didn’t understand the text _________ first, but _________ the end I managed to translate it.

12. I’ll have written a composition _________ 5 o’clock.

13. Mary and Henry always go out for a meal _________ their wedding anniversary.

14. ‘Can I speak to Clare’ ‘I’m afraid, she’s not here _________ the moment.’

15. I work _________ early morning _________ late _________ night.

16. I started learning English _________ the age of five.

17. It was quite a short book and easy to read. I read it _________ a day.

18. We travelled overnight to Paris and arrived _________ 5 o’clock _________ Friday morning.

19. They go out _________ every Wednesday _________ the evening.

20. The train service isn’t very good. The trains are rarely _________ time.

Test 2. Insert prepositions where necessary.

1. I was playing computer games _________ 5 _________ 6 o’clock yesterday.

2. Jazz became popular in the United States _________ the 1920s.

3. I’ll see you _________ next Friday _________ the evening.

4. It’s difficult to listen if everyone is speaking _________ the same time.

5. _________ Saturday night I went to bed _________ 11 o’clock.

6. I don’t know this man, but he seems to be _________ his forties.

7. The bus was late this morning but it’s usually _________ time.

8. I hope the weather will be nice _________ the weekend.

9. I haven’t seen you _________ ages! Where have you been _________ all this time.

10. In Britain most people do not work _________ Sundays.

11. _________ last year we went to France.

12. Jenny’s brother is an engineer, but he’s out of work _________ the moment.

13. I had translated this article _________ 6 o’clock yesterday.

14. Bob is a very fast runner. He can run 100 metres _________ 11 seconds.

15. I went to school _________ the age of 6, so I’ve already been studying _________ 9 years.

16. Pauline got married _________ 18 May 1991.

17. It took me long to find a job. _________ the end I got a job in a hotel.

18. I haven’t met him _________ last Friday.

19. I normally get paid the end of the month.

20. I nearly forgot about Jack’s birthday. Fortunately I remembered just _________ time.

10.2. PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE AND MOVEMENT

Test 3. Complete the sentences with in, at or on.

1. Mike lives ___ Oxford. He’s a student ___ Oxford University.

2. Write your name ___ the top of the page.

3. Who is this boy ___ that photo?

4. Meet me ___ the bus stop ___ the end of Regent Street.

5. There is somebody ___ the door. Shall I go and see who it is?

6. You’ll find the sports results ___ the back page of the newspaper.

7. Where are the children playing? They are playing ___ the beach.

8. She lives ___ the ground floor.

9. It can be dangerous when children play ___ the street.

10. I usually buy a newspaper ___ my way to work in the morning.

11. London is ___ the river Thames. I like swimming ___ the river.

12. I was sitting ___ the back of the class.

13. His signature was ___ the back of this photo.

14. I don’t know where my umbrella is. Perhaps I left it ___ the chair.

15. Tom is ill. He wasn’t ___ work today. He was ___ home ___ bed.

16. They live ___ Seal, a small village ___ the road to Vladimir.

17. Let’s meet ___ the entrance to the Supermarket.

18. If you walk to the end of the street, you’ll see a small shop ___ the corner.

19. I wasn’t in when you phoned. I was ___ my sister’s house.

20. The exhibition ___ the Museum of Modern Art finished on Saturday.

Test 4. Complete the sentences with in, at or on.

1. The garden is ___ the back of the house.

2. Write your name ___ the back of this envelope.

3. The bus was full. There were too many people ___ it.

4. Tom is ___ work. He works ___ Cambridge ___ the University.

5. When we were ___ the south we stayed ___ a small hotel ___ the coast.

6. Meet me ___ the entrance to the supermarket ___ Oxford Street.

7. There is a public telephone ___ the corner of the street.

8. I haven’t seen Kate for some time. I last saw her ___ Dave’s wedding.

9. It was a very slow train. It stopped ___ every station.

10. When we were ___ France we stayed ___ a hotel.

11. Nick was waiting ___ the bottom of the stairs.

12. Is Tom ___ this photograph? I can’t find him.

13. She waited for him ___ the bus stop ___ the end of Green Street.

14. There was a knock ___ the door.

15. You’ll find details of TV programmes ___ page seven of the newspaper.

16. There’s nobody living ___ the island. It’s uninhabited.

17. I think her flat is ___ the third floor of that building.

18. It was a lovely day. There wasn’t a cloud ___ the sky.

19. We stopped at a small village ___ the way to London.

20. Brighton is ___ the south coast of England. I like swimming ___ the sea.

Test 5. Complete the sentences with in, at or on.

1. They live ___ Baker Street ___ number 12.

2. Sign your name ___ the dotted line ___ the bottom of the page.

3. I saw a taxi ___ the end of the street.

4. Is there anything interesting ___ the paper today?

5. I waited ___ the door for five minutes.

6. There’s an unusual photograph ___ the back page.

7. Don’t sit ___ the grass.

8. My office is ___ the first floor. It’s ___ the left as you come out of the lift.

9. I love to look up ___ the stars ___ the sky at night.

10. ___ my way home I met Nick. He was standing ___ the corner and waiting for somebody.

11. What time did you arrive ___ the hotel?

12. I was standing ___ the back, so I couldn’t see very well.

13. I was sitting ___ the back of the car when we crashed.

14. Have you ever worked ___ a farm?

15. I hate staying ___ home. That’s why I’ve applied for a job ___ the United Nations ___ Geneva.

16. San Francisco is ___ the west coast of the United States.

17. I didn’t see you ___ the party on Saturday. Where were you?

18. (in a restaurant) ‘Where shall we sit?’ ‘Over there, ___ the corner.’

19. I was ___ Ann’s house last night. The rooms ___ her house are very small.

20. We went to the theatre last night. We had seats ___ the front row.

Test 6. Read the text and fill the gaps with a preposition from the list below. There may be several possibilities.

Mary’s Day Out

The sun rose ___ (1) Mary’s house. It was a beautiful day. Mary came ___ (2) her front door and went ___ (3) the path, ___ (4) the gate and ___ (5) the street. She crossed ___ (6) the road and walked ___ (7) the bus stop. The bus arrived and she got ___ (8) the bus. It went ___ (9) the corner, ___ (10) the High Street, ___ (11) all the shops and ___ (12) the countryside. It stopped ___ (13) the duck pond ___ (14) the next village, and Mary got ___ (15). She climbed ___ (16) a stile and started walking ___ (17) a big field. Suddenly, she saw a huge bull running ___ (18) her! She raced ___ (19) the far side of the field and squeezed ___ (20) the hedge. Out of breath, she sat down ___ (21) the grass ___ (22) the river. She leant back ___ (23) a rock. The sun was warm. Mary closed her eyes and listened to the water flowing ___ (24). Soon she was fast asleep. When she awoke, the sun had disappeared ___ (25) the horizon.