Грамматический тест

Упражнение 6. Complete the sentences using either the Infinitive or Gerund. Insert prepositions if necessary.

1. He used ... (think) that life ended at 40, but now when he’s 41, he knows it’s not true.

2. It’s five in the morning. I’m not used ... (get) up this early,

3. My father enjoys ... (listen) to jazz music.

4. I’m sorry... (hear) that your mother isn’t well. 

5. Harry looked so funny that I couldn’t help ... (laugh).

6. I couldn’t help them ... (find) what they were looking for as I was in too much of a hurry.

7. I’d like... (cook) something special when guests come.

8. What do you feel like... (do) tonight?

9. My dad promised ... (buy) me a bike if I passed my exams well.

10. I hate... (wait) in queues. It really annoys me.

11. I looked forward ... (see) you again soon.

12. It’s difficult ... (concentrate) when there’s loud playing on the radio.

13. We stopped for a while ... (admire) the scenery.

14. Is it worth ... (run) such an awful risk?

15. Would you mind ... (fetch) another chair?

16. I offered ... (pay) for the meal, but she refused.

17. I’m sorry... (disturb) you, but could you tell me the time?

18. My younger sister can’t stop... (eat) sweets.

19. He dislikes... (spend) money on car repairs.

20. I remember... (go) to Venice as a child.

21. I suggested ... (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.

22. I can’t stand ... (wait) in queues.

23. Did you remember ... (send) your sister a card? It’s her birthday today.

24. Have you tried ... (read) a book to help you to sleep?

25. Nowadays I’m used... (go) to bed early.

26. He’ll never forget ... (see) the Grand Canyon for the first time.

27. He offered ... (drive) me to the airport.

28. I’ll stop ... (lend) you money if you waste it on cigarettes.

29. Maya stopped ... (tie) her shoelace.

30. John suggested ... (go) together in one car.

31. Will you stop ... (make) so much noise, boys?

32. It’s difficult to get used ... (sleep) in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.

33. Linda offered ... (look after) my cat while I was out of town.

34. Could you please stop... (whistle)! I’m trying ... (concentrate) on my work.

II. Translate:

1. Пэти работает в летнем лагере этим летом.

2. Вечно он забывает свой кошелек.

3. Актер дает отличное представление в Кошках.

4. Они ищут новый дом в эти дни.

5. У нее вечеринка в пятницу.

6. Этот кофе имеет сладкий вкус.

7. Кошка нюхает свою еду.

8. Она ждет Лауру уже около часа.

9. Идет дождь целый день и улицы затоплены.

10. Я не понимаю этот вопрос.

11. Он спал когда землетрясение началось.

12. Дети закончили все свои домашние дела(chores) до того как их мама пришла.

13. Встреча закончилась к 11 часам.

14. Я искал свой фотоаппарат уже пол часа, когда вспомнил что одолжил его другу.

15. Они гуляли по (around)городу целый день и очень устали.

16. Эта коробка тяжелее, чем та . Она самая тяжелая из всех.

17. Аня придет сегодня к нам пообедать, я пригласила ее на прошлой неделе.

18. К тому времени как он уйдет на пенсию, он будет уже преподавать 20 лет

1 to think, 2 to getting, 3 listening, 4 to hear,5 laughing, 6 find, 7 to cook, 8 doing, 9 to buy, 10 waiting, 11 to seeing, 12 to concentrate, 13 to admire, 14 running, 15 fetching, 16 to pay, 17. to disturb, 18 eating, 19 spending, 20 going, 21 to call, 22 calling, 22 waiting, 23 to send, 24 reading, 25 to going, 26 seeing, 27 to drive, 28 lending, 29 to tie, 30 going, 31 making, 32 to sleeping, 33 to look after,34 whistling / to concentrate