1. My friend decided to give up … (to smoke). 2. There was no chance … (to do) well at the exam. 3. My friend insisted … (to help) me. 4. I am against … (to tell) him the truth. 5. Jack has no objection … (to send) this telegram. 6. He is proud … (to have) such a daughter. 7. Thank you … (to give) me a very important information. 8. Are you in the habit … (to crib)? 9. My friend is fond … (to skate). 10. It is no use … (to argue). You both are right.
IV. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык, обращая особое внимание на герундиальный оборот.
1. There is a probability of Jack Smith’s being sent to Moscow. 2. She wrote the letter without my knowing it. 3. There is no excuse for his doing such a thing. 4. We appreciate John’s helping us. 5. He can’t imagine his boss approving it. 6. They haven’t heard of his having been offered the post of director at a new factory. 7. We insisted on the goods being packed in double bags. 8. I can’t excuse her not answering our invitation. 9. I can’t bear him interfering in what I do. 10. Would you mind my smoking? 11. The loss resulted from the vessel being prevented from loading a full cargo. 12. I heard of an agreement having been reached. 13. He objected to the ships leaving the port in such a storm. 14. Is there any possibility of their finding a suitable steamer so soon? 15. We insisted on the cases being taken to the warehouse immediately.
