Топик: Грамматика

14 They lived in a small town for ten years and then moved without (make) friends with any of their neighbours.

15 The little boy was punished for (tell) a lie by (send) to bed without his supper.

16 Mary was chosen a year ago to act in the school play. She was very pleased at (choose).

17 Jack doesn't like boxing. I don't know if he is afraid of (hurt) his opponent or of (hurt) himself.

18 He was taken to hospital unconscious after the accident. He died in hospital without (recover) consciousness.

19 I always treat people politely and I insist on (treat) politely.

20 The boy was very hungry at eleven o'clock in spite of (eat) a big breakfast two hours earlier.

21 She didn't get out of bed until ten o'clock in spite of (wake up) at seven.

3 Complete the following sentences using a gerund.

Example: I/m good at mending things.

a. I have difficulty in ..................................................................................................................

b. I’m very interested in ..............................................................................................................

c. I’m thinking of ........................................................................................................................

d. He saved up £1000 for a holiday by .......................................................................................

e. I sometimes worry about not ...................................................................................................

f. Thank you for ..........................................................................................................................

g. I’m looking forward to ............................................................................................................

h. She left the room without .......................................................................................................

i. I stayed in bed all day instead of ............................................................................................

4 Use your imagination to complete the following sentences.

Example: Working in a coal mine is dangerous, but well-paid.

a. Finding a good job these days ................................................................................................

b. Living in a big city ..................................................................................................................

c. Taking regular exercise ............................................................................................................

d. Travelling by air .......................................................................................................................

e. Being self-employed ...............................................................................................................

f. Learning a foreign language ....................................................................................................

5 Complete the following sentences using infinitives.

Example: It is easy to find cheap places to eat.