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114.The for-to-infinitive construction

The for-to-infinitive construction

• СONSISTS OF A NOUN IN COMMON CASE OR A PERSONAL PRONOUN IN THE OBJECTIVE CASE AND AN INFINITIVE WHICH IS IN PREDICATIVE RELATION TO THE NOUN OR PRONOUN. IT IS INTRODUCED BY THE PREPOSITION FOR.

• For + + to V

• e.g. Here are some books for Mary/you to read.

NOUN IN COMMON CASE/

PERSONAL PRONOUN IN THE OBJECTIVE CASE

The construction is used where the doer of the action, expressed by the infinitive, is different from that of the finite verb :

The doer of the action of the finite verb and of the infinitive is the same:

The doer of the action of the finite verb and of the infinitive is not the same:

He longed to see the truth.

He longed for me to see the truth.

All I want is for Jack to get out of here for good.

All I want is to get out of here for good.

Form the For-to-Infinitive constructions using words in brackets in the appropriate form. Translate the sentences into Russian.

PART 1

• The simplest thing is for (he, to come and see) everything for himself.
• Don’t you find it odd for (she, to keep) it a secret so long?
• It is not necessary for (I, to explain) that we are sisters.
• The text was easy enough for (we, to read) it without a dictionary.
• I waited for some time for (he, to speak).

Construct For-to-Infinitive constructions using words in brackets in the appropriate form. Translate the sentences into Russian.

PART 2

• The foreigner was speaking too fast for (I, to understand) him.
• Are you ready for (I, to marry) you?
• It would be nice for (she, to come back) home after such a long trip.
• He had a very nice house for (she, to live in).
• She was impatient for (he, to tell)her the whole story.

Respond to the following questions using For-to-Infinitive constructions.

Model: Whom is she waited for? - She is waited for her parents to arrive.

• Why is it so necessary for you to go there?
• Why is it so important for me to study languages?
• Who told you to wait for us to come?
• Why do you think it’ll be better for her to go to the seaside?
• When is it time for me to call you?
• Why is it impossible for you to attend all the classes?

The for-to-infinitive construction has the same functions as a single infinitive, though with some restrictions.

1. Subject.

• The for-to-infinitive construction in the function of the subject usually occurs in sentences with the introductory it , though it is occasionally placed at the head of the sentence:

• It was difficult for him to do anything else.
• For me to hear him was disturbing.

2. Predicative.

• In this function the construction is mostly used with the link verb to be :
• The best thing is for you to do it now.

3. Object.

• The construction functions as object of both verbs and adjectives:

• a) She watched for the door to open.
• I don’t think I should care for it to be known.

• b) His family were anxious for him to do something.
• I’m so glad for you to have come at last.

4. Attribute:  

• There was no need for him to be economical.  

5. Adverbial modifier of purpose and consequence:  

• She paused for him to continue.
• The wall was too high for anything to be visible.
• He had said enough for me to get alarmed.

Find the For-to-Infinitive constructions in the following sentences. Define the functions of the constructions. Translate the sentences into Russian.

PART 1

• The boss ordered for him to come in.
• It was easy for her to enter the University.
• Do you want something for Jack Frost to gift you?
• What I want is for you to understand my idea.
• There is no need for us to stay here any longer..
• Send a telegram for us to be met by anyone.
• He waited at the receiver for her to answer his call.
• It is impossible for him not to believe you.

Find the For-to-Infinitive constructions in the following sentences. Define the functions of the constructions. Translate the sentences into Russian.

PART 2

• The weather was too bad for us to go to the country.
• The offer was not good enough for us to accept it.
• She has a very good memory. You have to recite a poem only once for her to keep it in mind.
• It’s high time for you to brush up upon your knowledge.
• That is for me to choose.
• My parents are anxious for me to find a good job.