Ex.1.Determine the function of the Infinitive. Translate into Russian.

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Functions in a sentence

INFINITIVE

UNIT 6

V. Complete sentences with the adjectives given above

1)There is still one ……………….problem that we haven't dealt with.

2)The substance is so toxic that even a………….dose of it may be fatal.

3)It's good time to buy a computer because prices are……………….

4) She was holding a………….little baby in her arms.

E.g. to signal, to sort

E.g. to signal the start, to sort the material

-Infinitive as a Subject ( 1)

To v. … 2 …

E.g. To reconstruct this old building in such a short time is not an easy task.

-Infinitive as an Adverbial Modifier (0/4)

To v . … ( , ) ( 1 ) 2 …

E.g. To increase the interest of students we have to provide good education.

E.g. You have to know the other meanings of the verbs to understand this article.

In order to v . … ( , ) ( 1 ) 2 … ( 1 ) 2 … ( , ) to v.

E.g. In order to pick up enough experience to become a good specialist anyone should get good education .

- Infinitive as a part of a Predicate ( 2 )

1 am/is/are to v .

E.g. His aim is to become a doctor.

E.g. He is to come in time.

-Infinitive as an Attribute

n. to v.

E.g. He is the first to know the news.

1.To remember the new words you have to read them aloud.2.'Leave your dog outside in order not to frighten the children'.3. The duty of the receptionist is to record the guests.4.The text to read is very difficult.5.To learn the rules without understanding their practical application is useless.6.The meeting is to held on Thursday.7.To build houses by this method was a new progressive step in construction engineering.8.In this area there are no places to stay at.9.To study the process is a very difficult thing.9.To get to the city museum ,take tram №3. 10.He is clever enough to understand the situation.