Translate the sentences from Russian into English using gerundial phrases

Write the following sentences again, using Gerunds

Study the sentences, paying special attention to the italicized pronouns and nouns followed by Gerunds

Match the parts of sentences in A and В columns

Translate the sentences from English into Russian

1. We appreciate John's helping us. 2. I can't imagine my mother approving it. 3. They resented my winning the prize. 4. I think that's enough to start her worrying. 5. I can't excuse her not answering our invitation. 6. I can't bear his interfering with what I do. 7. Would you mind my smoking? 8. Fancy her appearing at that very moment! 9. I really miss his playing the piano in the evening. 10. Excuse my asking, but does everyone in your family approve of your flying? 11. Your coming has done him good. 12. I wonder at Jolyon's allowing the engagement. 13. I understand perfectly your wanting to leave. 14. I didn't object to other people being there.

1. We very much appreciate a. my leaving till next day.

2. He strongly denied b. their meeting that afternoon

3. We enjoyed c. her taking more responsibility.

4. The chairman suggested d. the band's playing very much.

5. I agreed to delay e. our postponing the question.

6. He should consider f. your helping us.

f

1. I'm not very friendly with him, so I was surprised by his asking me to dinner. 2. The thieves broke into the shop without anyone seeing them. 3. He doesn't mind his daughter going to the cinema once a week. 4. It is difficult to stop George talking once he begins.

Model 1: The children are making such a noise.

Can you stop them making such a noise?

Model 2: Students must write their corrections carefully. The teacher insists on....

The teacher insists on the students' writing their corrections carefully.

1. I told you that my watch was five minutes slow. Have you forgotten...? 2. He allows his son to drive his car. He doesn't mind.... 3. No one helped her with her homework. She did her homework without.... 4. He got my letter although I had addressed it wrongly. He got my letter in spite of.... 5. I beat him at tennis, and he wasn't pleased at all. He hated.... 6. Did you give me back the book I lent you? I can't remember.... 7. She was afraid that the baby would fall out of the bed. She was afraid of.... 8. The old lady said I could open the window. She didn't mind.... 9. I'm sure he asked you not to phone after 11 p.m. Have you forgotten...? 10 He doesn't believe that a boy of twelve should have too much pocket-money. He doesn't believe in.... 11. My father doesn't like me to stay out late at night. He doesn't like....

1. Я слышал о том, что он назначен директором большого завода. 2. Я не возражаю против того, чтобы они приехали сюда. 3. Я помню, что он мне говорил об этом несколько дней тому назад. 4. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы вы ответили им немедленно. 5. Я слышал о том, что его посылают на юг. 6. Вы можете рассчитывать на то, что он даст вам точную информацию. 7. Нет надежды, что он закончит свою работу к вечеру. 8. Извините, что я позвонил вам вчера так поздно. 9. Вы не возражаете против того, чтобы я прочел этот рассказ вслух? 10. Вы ничего не имеете против того, чтобы я курил здесь? 11. Мы настаивали на том, чтобы они начали переговоры немедленно. 12. Он возражает против того, чтобы собрание было назначено на понедельник. 13. Вы ничего не имеете против того, чтобы он зашел к вам сегодня? 14. Доктор настаивает на том, чтобы он провел осень на юге. 15. Он отвечает за то, чтобы работа была закончена вовремя.

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