Lesson 2

Translation II. (infinitive & -ing) – KEY

1. I am used to queueing (up)/standing in queues. It doesn’t matter to me. / I don’t mind.

2. I remember being taken to Paris as a small child/when I was a small child.

3. Knowing that he wouldn’t be able to buy food on his journey/on the way, he took a large amount of supplies /a lot of/lots of/plenty of supplies with him.

4. Having tied one end of the rope to his bed, he threw the other (end) out of the window.

5. He couldn’t remember whether to turn left or right.

6. I remembered to lock the door. Fortunately/Luckily, I didn’t forget to do it.

7. He is determined/resolved to get a ticket even if it means standing in a queue/queueing (up) all night (long).

8. Fearing/Being afraid that the police would recognise him/that he would be recognised by the police, he never went out in/by daylight.

9. They taught me to obey all commands/orders/directions without asking (any) questions.

10. He spoke slowly enough for everyone/everybody to understand. / He spoke slowly enough to be understood (by everyone).