Неличные формы английского глагола. Коптева Н.Ю. - 48 стр.

II.   Give both short and full negative answers to the following questions.
      Follow the model.
      Sp.: Was any opportunity created to speak to him?
      St.: No, it wasn’t. No opportunity was created to speak to him.
      1. Was any new scheme developed to classify these particles?
      2. Will any article be suggested to read at home?
      3. Has a plan been devised to suit new circumstances?
      4. Have any materials been chosen to make the experiment?
      5. Is any investigation required to solve the problem?
      6. Were any attempts made to improve the device?
      7. Were any reasons given to explain his behaviour?
III. Express agreement with the following statements combining each
     of these pairs of sentences. Use «I also think that» as an opening
     phrase. Follow the model.
     Sp.: This device is primitive. It cannot be used in our experiment.
     St.: I also think that this device is too primitive to be used in our
        experiment.
      1. The ideas are old. They will not be discussed now.
      2. The question is serious. It cannot be answered at once.
      3. The method is complicated. It should not be used by the
         students.
      4. The book is difficult. It cannot be adapted for our students.
      5. The explanation is too theoretical. It should not be given to
         students.
      6. This descri ption is too elementary. It should not be used for
         our purpose.
      7. The device is too old. It cannot be repaired.
IV. Contradict the following statements. Use «Just the reverse» as an
    opening phrase. Restate the sentences. Follow the model.
    Sp.: To study English is not important.
    St.: Just the reverse. It’s important to study English.
      1. To work with mercury is not dangerous.
      2. To detect second sound in such materials is not difficult.
      3. To investigate the properties of this substance is not important.
      4. To draw decisive conclusions on the problem is not possible.
      5. To read through the history of physics is not interesting.
      6. To discuss methods for studying such phenomena is not
         necessary.
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