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I |
am |
pleased with |
my |
behaving so. |
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He |
is |
sure of |
your |
having said it. |
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She |
are |
surprised at |
his |
having been praised. |
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We |
was |
proud of |
our |
playing so well. |
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You |
were |
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their |
being invited there. |
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They |
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Jane's |
having won the match. |
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Exercise 252. Combine the sentences using gerundial complexes. |
Model: They last the game, / am surprised at it. — I am surprised at their having lost the game.
1. Nick studies very well. His father is proud of it.
2. Kate failed in the examination. We are surprised at it.
3. He will come in time. I am sure of it. 4. She plays the
piano very well. I am pleased with it. 5. Our football players won the match. We are proud of it. 6. They are here. I am surprised at it. . - j - - ■ ;■;v:
Exercise 253. Paraphrase the sentences using gerundial complexes.
Models: / want him. to take the floor. — I insist on his taking the floor. I don't want him to be sent there. —
I object to his being sent there.
1.1 want Kate to recite this poem. 2. They wanted me to take part in the competition. 3. I don’t want Jane to stay here alone. 4. The teacher wanted the pupils to do this exercise. 5. Mother did not want Mary to go to the cinema.
6.1 don’t want him to be elected chairman. 7.1 want her to be sent to the conference.
Exercise 254, Change the following complex sentences into simple ones using gerundial complexes.
Model: When she plays, I enjoy it. — / enjoy her playing. .
1. When you quarrel, I dislike it, 2. When you open the window I don't mind it. 3. When they dance, I enjoy it.
4. When he gets an excellent mark, his parents are pleased
with it. 5. If you make noise, I dislike it. 6. When you don’t know the lesson, I am surprised at it. 7. If you pass your examination well, I’ll be proud of it. .
Exercise 255. Ask your classmate:
1. if he enjoys travelling by sea; 2. if he likes playing chess; 3. if he objects to your opening the window; 4. whether
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