Str. HI |
to keep
He started working |
to start doing smth.
to stop
to begin etc.
Ex.3. Open the Packets using Structure ІІІ (to be done in writing)
1 She kept (to wet) the pencil on the tip of the tongue.
2. At lunch he was almost cordial and kept (to pre») Bosinney to eat.
3. "...Why Ella and me?" he stopped (to laugh)-
4. I keep on (to be surprised) over it myself.
5. He will start (to walk) from Kansas City in tw
6. Butler gave up (to drive) a wagon himself.
7. She saw her father after the operation and burst out (to cry).
8. People began (to study) higher mathematics in the 17 century. 9 If you keep (to turn up) late, you'll get a bad reputation,
Ex.2. Invent situation using not fewer than five Gerundial Structures
The Gerund as Non-Prepositional Object
He remembered having a chat with him. |
Str. IV |
to remember
to avoid doing
to enjoy smth.
to suggest to forgive
to mind (in negative or interrogative sentences only) etc.
Ex.1. Open the brackets using the gerund as non-prepositional object.
1. I don't mind (to drop) in at the Central Department Store after the classes.
2. A good housewife never puts off (to mend) things.
3. Everyone enjoyed (to watch) Ulanova dance.
4. The girl looks like (cry).
5. I don't feel like (to see) this film, they say it's dull.
6. Do you think she'll enjoy (to live) when you're on a job like that?
7. He likes (to invite) people to his place.
8. The doctor is busy (to examine) a patient.
9. He avoids (to use) this word.
10.1 can still remember (to jog) along the embankment in the morning.
Ex.2. Use these phrases in situations invented to show how the genintj
functions as non-prepositional object.
to enjoy going to the theatre
to suggest buying the tickets beforehand
to hate buying the tickets on the day of the performance