Open the brackets using the appropriate form of the Participle.

1. She went to work, (to leave) the child with the nurse. 2. (to lay) down on the soft com the child fell asleep at once. 3. (to wait) in the hall, he thought over the problem he planning to discuss with the old lady. 4. He left (to say) he would be back in two hours. 5. (to write) in very bad handwriting, the letter was difficult to read. 6. (to write) his first book, he worked endless hours till dawn. 7. (to spend) twenty years abroad, he was happy to be coming home. 8. (to be) away from home, he still felt himself part of the family. 9. (not to wish) to discuss the problem, he changed the conversation.

1. (to reject) by the publisher, the story was returned to the author. 2. (to reject) by publishers several times, the story was accepted by a weekly magazine. 3. (to wait) in the reception room, he thought over what he would say. 4. They reached the peak at dusk, (to leave) their camp with the first light. 5. The friends went out into the city (to leave) their cases at the left-luggage department. 6. (to leave) a note with the porter, he said he would be back in a half an hour. 7. (to write) in an archaic language, the book was difficult to read. 8. (to write) his first book, he used his own experiences. 9. (to be) away so long he was happy to be coming back.

Fill in the blanks with Passive Participles of the verb in brackets.

11. a) I cannot forget the story... by him. b) They listened breathlessly to the story... by the I old man. (to tell). 2. a) One can't fail to notice the progress... by our group during the last term. b) These are only a few of the attempts now... to improve the methods of teaching adult students. (to make). 3. a) We could hear the noise of furniture... upstairs. b) For a I moment they sat silent... by the story. (to move). 4. a) The monument... on this square has I been recently unveiled. b) The monument... on this square will be soon unveiled, (to erect).

Translate the words in brackets.

1. We came up to the man (стоявшему на углу) and asked him the way. 2. Go to the shop and ask the man (стоящего там) to show you the way. 3. The man (стоящий у окна) was our teacher last year. 4. Did you see in what direction the man (стоявший здесь) went? 5. He wants to write a book (которая бы подытожила) his impressions of the trip. 6. The people (ожидающие вас) have been sitting here since 3 o'clock. 7. The people (ожидавшие вас) have just gone.

1. (Рассказав все, что он знал) the man left the room. 2. (Постучав дважды и не получив ответа) he came in. 3. (Толкнув дверь) he felt that it was not locked. 4. (Тихо закрыв дверь) he tiptoed into the room. 5. Each time (рассказывая об этом случае) she could not help crying. 6. (Приехав в гостиницу) she found a telegram awaiting her. 7. (Приехав сюда) many years before he knew those parts perfectly. 8. We took a trip in a boat down the river (и вернулись) when it was dark. 9. I felt very tired (проработав целый день) in the sun. 10. (Уронив монету на пол) he did not care to look for it in the darkness.

1. The conference (проходящая сейчас) in our city is devoted to the problems of environment protection. 2. Unable to attend the conference (проходившую тогда) at the University, we asked to inform us about its decisions. 3. They are now at a conference (которая проходит) at the University. 4. Suddenly I heard a sound of a key (поворачиваемого) in the lock.

HAVE SOMETHING DONE

Have + object + Past Participle

 

 

I have my coat cleaned every month.

We had the roof repaired yesterday.

They are having the house painted at the moment.

How often do you have your car serviced?

She has just had her car cleaned.

 

 

1. Did you cut your hair yourself? 2. Did they paint the garage themselves? 3. Did Jim cut that tree himself? 4. Did you repair the car yourself? 5. Do you clean your house yourself?

 

Complete the situation using to have smth done

 

1.Sue is at the hairdresser’s at the moment. She … 2. Ann’s watch had been broken, she took it to a jeweler’s. Now it is working Ann … 3. What are the workmen doing in your garden? Oh, I … 4. Can I see the holiday photographs you took? I’m afraid not, I …

 

 

Translate into English

 

Вам надо отгладить и почистить костюм. 2. Мне надо сфотографироваться. 3. Здесь можно отдать в чистку плащ? 4. Вам не починят кран до понедельника. 5. Где вам шьют? 6. Где вам шили это платье? 6. У него украли документы в прошлом году. 8. Ей выкрасили кухню в светло-зеленый цвет. 9. Она сшила себе новое пальто. 10. Мне нужно сделать новую прическу.

 

 

THE ABSOLUTE PARTICIPIAL CONSTRUCTION

 

The letter having been written, he went out to post it.

The room being dark, I couldn’t see him.