Non-finite verb patterns. Practice grammar book. Чирко Т.М - 26 стр.

Task 30. What is the time relation between the action of the main verb and the
action of the –ing form in the following sentences? Is the agent (doer of the ac-
tion) the same or different? Translate E � R.


I enjoy jogging in the morning.              I remember being taken to Paris as a
They considered moving abroad.               small child.
He denied lying to his parents.              I wouldn’t have dreamt of being given
He denied having lied to his parents.        such a present!


Task 31. Identify the doer of the action of the -ing forms in the following sen-
tences. Translate E � R.


1 I remember winning the gold medal.              7. I’m surprised at his having
2. I remember him winning the gold medal.         done it so quickly.
3. I remember his winning the gold medal.         8. I object to your driving so fu-
4. She disliked working late.                     riously.
5. She disliked Steve’s working late.             9. I suggest selling it.
6. She disliked Steve working late.               10. This carpet needs cleaning.


Task 32. Now fill in the correct –ing form of the verbs given. Translate E � R.


1. He admitted ________________ (take) the money.
2. I can’t understand ________________ (he, leave) his wife.
3. He didn’t much like ________________ (call (him)) Professor.
4. He was accused of ________________ (desert) the ship.
5. I should apologize for ________________ (bother) you.
6. Would you mind ________________ (move) your car?
7. Would you mind ________________ (I, move) your car?
8. He didn’t mind ________________ (Ann, leave) home.
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