Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 5 )

Exercise 38. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. “Are you happy with your job?” “I wish I (to be).” 2. I wish I (to know) him before. 3. I wish he never (to invite) here! 4. I’m afraid she is over-conscientious. I wish she (to pay) less attention to her work. 5. Tommy wishes he (can go) to the summer camp with the rest of the children. 6. I wish you (not to look) so unbearably surprised. You have known everything all along haven’t you? 7. “Do you regret you’ve said it?” “I don’t regret anything, no. I only wish I (to express) myself more clearly.” 8. “I’m sure he now wishes he (not to show) that picture.” “A little too late, isn’t it?” 9. “I’m not upset, I tell you. I only wish everybody (to stop) being so sympathetic.” 10. Jillian wished she (can allow) to see the patient, though no one had been. 11. I wish you (not to show) so much curiosity. It wasn’t proper. 12. I wish Bill (not to disappear) so quickly. I wanted to ask him something. 13. She almost wished he (to be) home again, wished they (not to part). 14. “Is there any other way?” “I wish there (to be).” 15. I wish you (to reckon) with the possibility of an inquest before you stole that money. 16. It was a bad day. Jonnie nearly wished he (not to refuse) Tom’s offer and now (to stay) at his place: he wouldn’t be so lonely there. 17. “I wish I (to have) a cigarette. That’s more important to me just now,” said Jack. 18. We wish to goodness the thing (can) be patched up. 19. I wish you (to go) up and (to see) Willy. 20. I now began to wish that I (not to take) Mark into my confidence.

*Exercise 39. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. I wished he (not to ask) that question. 2. “Have you got my letter?” “Yes. I wish you (not to write) it.” 3. She almost wished it (to be) an ordinary day and that there (to be) no such things as holidays. 4. I wish I (can) go round the world. 5. I wish you (to ask) her a question or two about her parents. 6. At the first sight of his host Andrew almost wished he (not to come). 7. Bill, you’re up to something. I wish I (to know) what it is. 8. Mel wished he (to know) earlier what Tom had just told him. 9. He wished that it all never (to happen) at all and that things (to be) as they once had been. 10. I wish I (can) settle down to something. 11. I wish I (to have) a jeep, that’s all. 12. I wish I (to be) quite sure that she is honest. 13. I wish I (to have) a tie to match my suit. 14. I wish I (can) speak English better. 15. We wish weekends (to come) more often. 16. I wish I never (to meet) him. 17. I wish I (to spend) my money on something else instead of buying that bicycle. 18. I wish I (can help) you yesterday. 19. I wish they (to be) on time tomorrow. 20. He wished he (to know) about your arrival.

*Exercise 40. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. I don’t know how to address him. I wish I (to know) his name. 2. My wife says she wished I (to be) a thousand miles away. 3. At that moment she wished she (not to send) for him. 4. I wish I never (to see) you. 5. “How I wish I (to be) there with you” – I said with deep regret. 6. I wish he (to be) a bit stronger against Crawford. 7. I wish she (not to look) so pale. 8. I wish you (to show) more sign of not liking it in practice. 9. I wish I (can) play tennis as well as you do. 10. I’d rather we (to leave) now. 11. I’d rather we (to go) home now. 12. I wish she (to study) harder instead of watching TV all the time. 13. I’d rather she (not to wear) my dress last night. She’s ruined it. 14. She wished it (to be) already the end of the day and Caroline (to be) safely in bed and asleep. 15. What is it you are talking about? If it’s anything that has any sense in it I wish you (to say) it out plain, and if not, I wish you (not to say) it at all. 16. “Many bachelors wish they (to have) kind, understanding wives,” observed a writer. “So do many husbands.” 17. “I wish you (not to call) him the old man,” she said irritably. 18. “I wish I (to know) why people think it’s so important to be emotional,” Teddy said. 19. You did not get a proper education. I wish you (can go) to Oxford. 20. “I wish you (to jump) to wild conclusions, Toby,” suggested Tom. 21. I wish we (can get) going now. 22. I don’t mind doing the homework, only I wish you all (to remember) not to track sand into the house.

*Exercise 41. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. I wish I (not to lose) the answers. 2. They wished they (not to forget) the appointment. 3. He will wish he (to show) us the book. 4. Will they wish we (to give) them some food? 5. We wish it (to snow) yesterday. 6. She wished she (not to open) the window. 7. I wished I (to hear) the news. 8. You wish you (to know) what to do. 9. They wished they (not to come). 10. I wish I (to be) ready on time. 11. Will she wish she (to ride) her bicycle? 12. He wished he (to be) able to do it. 13. I wish I (to agree) with you. 14. They will wish they (to have) time to come. 15. You wished you (to feel) better. 16. They wish it (to be) warmer. 17. Does he wish he (to be) younger? 18. I wish I (to find) the subject more interesting. 19. I wish it (to be) possible to finish the work tonight. 20. Will he wish he (to be) ready? 21. She wished she (to know) how to sing. 22. We wish they (to want) to come with us.

Exercise plete the following sentences, using the indicated verbs in the Simple conjugation with would.

1. They wished she (to make) the arrangements. 2. He will wish you (to help) him. 3. She wishes the mail (to come). 4. We wished they (to hurry). 5. You will wish the door (to open). 6. They wish we (to wait) for them. 7. I wish you (to write) to me. 8. Will she wish you (to join) her? 9. They wished the sun (to shine). 10. Does she wish it (to snow)? 11. You will wish the bell (to ring). 12. I wish you (to come) more often. I hardly ever see you. 13. I wish they (not to be) very rude with you when you come there. 14. “I wish you (not to follow) me about and (to spy) on my movements,” she cried irritably.

Exercise 43. Paraphrase the following sentences according to the pattern.

Pattern:

a) I’d like your work to be more efficient.

I wish your work were more efficient.

b) I’m sorry (It’s a pity) you didn’t see the fireworks.

I wish you had seen the fireworks

c) I’d like you to stop teasing your sister!

I wish you would (might) stop teasing your sister!

1. I’m sorry you can’t go with us. 2. I’d like this horrible day to be over. 3. I’m sorry you aren’t enjoying the film. 4. I’d like him to stop smoking. (But I have no real hope he will.) 5. It’s a pity we can’t be as business-like about it as you are. 6. I’m sorry you couldn’t come to the yesterday’s party. 7. It’s a pity I haven’t got a car. 8. It’s a pity Joan was asked to leave. 9. I’m sorry you didn’t pass the exam. 10. It’s a pity you haven’t been revising enough. 11. It’s a pity he doesn’t have a job like yours. 12. I’m sorry I can’t go to the disco tonight. I’ve got too much work to do. 13. I’d like them to make it up. (But I have no real hope they will.) 14. I’m sorry you had to wait. 15. It’s a pity you have been waiting so long. 16. I’m sorry you didn’t find that key. 17. It’s a pity you missed the exhibition. 18. It’s a pity you weren’t following his story. 19. I’d like him to realize the truth. (But I have no real hope he will.) 20. It’s a pity she is no longer in touch with modern life. 21. It’s a pity he knows nothing yet. 22. I’d like him to know nothing about this case. 23. It’s a pity my family aren’t here. 24. I’m sorry my family are here. 25. I’m sorry I took my children with me. 26. I’m sorry I didn’t take my children with me. 27. It’s a pity she isn’t adequately paid. 28. It’s a pity he is so touchy today. 29. It’s a pity you haven’t bought that cottage. 30. It’s a pity you can’t adjust to the climate. 31. It’s a pity she is leaving so soon. 32. It’s a pity she has to leave so soon. 33. He is sorry to have taken this to heart.

Exercise 44. Paraphrase the following sentences:

1. It’s a pity you were absent yesterday. 2. I’d like him to be more polite. 3. They are sorry they didn’t invite her. 4. I regret now not having told her all the truth then. 5. What a pity you can’t swim. 6. I’m awfully sorry I kept you waiting so long. 7. It’s a pity I couldn’t go to the theatre with you. 8. I’m very sorry that I have disturbed you. 9. It’s a pity you are leaving so soon. 10. I’d like to see the film again. 11. It was a pity we could not see the stage well. 12. They were sorry they hadn’t taken a taxi and had missed their train. 13. He was sorry he couldn’t join us. 14. He was disappointed that he would not be able to see the film. 15. What a pity it rained last night.

Exercise plete the sentences using the words in bold.

1. It’s a pity I can’t go to the cinema today, but I have to baby-sit.

could I wish...I could go to the... cinema today, but I have to baby-sit.

2. It’s a shame we didn’t go out for dinner.

gone I wish … for dinner.

3. I don’t have many friends here.

had I wish … here.

4. It’s a pity I can’t go out tonight but I have to work late.

could I wish … but I have to work late.

5. It’s a shame we didn’t go home for Christmas.

gone I wish … for Christmas.

6. If it weren’t raining, we could go for a walk.

stop I wish …; we could go for a walk.

7. It’s a pity that I wasn’t given the position.

been I wish … the position.

8. I’ve been offered a job in Spain, but I can’t speak Spanish.

speak I wish … because I’ve been offered a job in Spain.

9. If it weren’t snowing, we could go for a drive.

stop I wish …; we could go for a drive.

10. It’s a shame we missed the beginning of the film.

missed I wish … beginning of the film.

Exercise 46. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. Жаль, что вы не прислушиваетесь к моим советам. 2. Жаль, что вы не последовали его совету. 3. Жаль, что вы последовали его совету. 4. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы вы, наконец, прислушались к моей просьбе. 5. К сожалению, его не пригласили на собеседование. 6. К сожалению, его уже пригласили на собеседование. 7. Напрасно вы поручили ему эту работу: ему с ней не справиться. 8. Напрасно вы не поручили ему эту работу, он бы отлично с ней справился. 9. Зря вы рассказали им обо всем. 10. Вы напрасно не рассказали им об этом. 11. Теперь я жалею, что отверг ваше предложение. 12. Теперь я жалею, что не принял ваше предложение. 13. Лучше бы ты оставил нас в покое! 14. Я бы хотел, чтобы вы прислушались к моим словам.