Английский для бакалавров. Зарубина Л.П - 62 стр.

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Герундий Причастие
в функции обстоятельства
After testing the motor they put down
the results.
После испытания двигателя они за-
писали результаты.
While testing the motor they put down
the results.
Испытывая двигатель, они записы-
вали результаты.
в функции определения
There are several ways of producing
electricity.
Имеется несколько способов выра-
ботки электричества.
The plant producing electricity is very
powerful.
Эта установка, вырабатывающая
электричество, очень мощная.
3. Пред герундием может стоять притяжательное местоимение или суще-
ствительное в притяжательном или общем падеже.
The professor approved of my
solving the problem.
Профессор одобрил мое реше-
ние задачи.
We know of copper being the
best conductor.
Мы знаем, что медьлучший
проводник.
EXERCISES
I. A. Form the Gerund Indefinite Passive from the following verbs:
to write, to stop, to study, to make.
B. Form the Gerund Perfect Active and Passive from the following verbs:
to test, to send, to build, to leave.
II. Define the functions of the gerund in the following sentences. Translate.
1. Learning English is not an easy thing. 2. His friend began learning French. 3.
Russian scientists played an important part in solving the problem of atmospheric
electricity. 4. Studying nature without making observation is useless. 5. Any noise
prevents me from working. 6. He doesn’t like being praised, he is too modest. 7. We
didn’t mind her helping us. 8. Reading aloud can help you to improve your pronun-
ciation. 9. In speaking about Moscow one has no choice but to quote long figures. 10.
Muscovites have a special manner of walking, working, resting, communicating with