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State the functions of infinitives in the following sentences: 1. he came into the room to shut the windows. 2. he seemed to know all about influenza and said there was nothing to worry about. 3. do you want me to read to you? 4. i made a note of the time to give the various capsules. 5. they said the boy had refused to let anyone come into the room. 6. you can’t come in. you mustn’t get what i have. 7. don’t make me laugh. 8. it took me about five minutes to work out how much a suit at nine and a half guineas would cost. 9. the british museum is much too big to be seen in an hour or so. 10. father decided to take a holiday from his office so as to help in celebrating the day. 11. it was necessary to make it in a day, just on monday. 12. she was sitting near enough to see his face. 13. that’s how i used to be myself. 14. a railway station is the most difficult of all places to act in. 15. i think the best way to get a general idea of a country-is to study the map. 16. if he couldn’t get something to do he’d have to commit suicide. 17. you may fail in your english if you go on like that. 18. it’s true there was no scenery to stare at, but the costumes and make-up, the light and sound effects helped the audience to concentrate on the dialogue and the acting. 19. it seemed a privilege to lend anything to him. 20. thank you for your very kind invitation to visit you and stay with you. 21. it made our mouths water to hear him talk about such tasty things.
1) It has been raining all day long. I’m sick and tired of this weather. — Дождь идет весь день. Меня достала эта погода.
2) Sorry, I am late. I’ve been looking for a parking spot. — Извините, я опоздал. Я искал место для парковки.
3) She’s been talking to her boss since morning. I believe she is in trouble. — Она разговаривает с боссом с самого утра. Похоже, у нее проблемы.
4) Sorry, I haven’t been listening to you. Now I’m all ears. — Извини, я тебя не слушала. Теперь я вся во внимании.
5) He hasn’t been working all weekend. He is lying. — Он не работал все выходные. Он врет.
6) Things have not been going really well lately. — Дела идут не очень хорошо в последнее время.
7) Your clothes are all dirty. What have you been doing? — Твоя одежда вся грязная. Что ты делал?
8) How long have you been dating him? — Как долго ты с ним встречаешься?
9)Has he been watching series all day? — Он что, смотрел сериалы весь день?
10) I am exhausted. I have been driving for many hours – Я очень устал. Я ехал в течение многих часов.