Неличные формы английского глагола. Коптева Н.Ю. - 29 стр.

5. Ìû ãîâîðèì o çàðÿäå, êîòîðûé ðàñïðåäåëèòñÿ ñîîòâåò-
   ñòâåííî êðèâèçíå ïîâåðõíîñòè.
6. Îí ïåðâûì âûáðàë ïðàâèëüíîå ðåøåíèå.
7. Îí ïîñëåäíèì äîêàçàë ýòî.
8. ß çíàë, ÷òî îí ïîñëåäíèì çàêîí÷èò ýêñïåðèìåíò.
                Functions of the Infinitive
Exercise 1. Change the sentence according to the pattern.
Pattern: It is necessary to bring the rod close to the sphere...
         To bring the rod close to the sphere is necessary.
1. It is necessary to remove the rod from the vicinity.
2. It is unnecessary for you to make any suggestions.
3. It is impossible to induce a charge without touching the body.
4. It is possible to charge this body by induction.
5. It is difficult for me to choose the right number.
6. It isn’t easy for us to solve the equation.
Exercise 2. Substitute for the Infinitive in the brackets.
Pattern: I’ll be given an article to read (to translate).
         I’ll be given an article to translate.
1. You are to weigh the two substances to be used for the
   experiment. (to be brought into contact, to electrify, to be
   given a sufficient charge)
2. The charges to study are of opposite sign. (to distribute over
   the entire surface, to pull apart, to be acquired, to seize)
Exercise 3. Change the attributive clause into the Infinitive.
Pattem: The idea which is to be put into practice was suggested
         by this young scientist.
         The idea to put into practice was suggested by this young
         scientist.
         We’ll solve the problem in the class which is to take
         place on Monday.
         We’ll solve the problem in the class to take place on
         Monday.
         He was the first who solved the problem...
         He was the first to solve the problem.
1. The theory which is to be explained here seems more likely.
2. The particles which must be defiected move quite speedily

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