Lesson 3

 

Translation III. (infinitive & -ing) – KEY

 

1. It would take years to rebuilt this (the) castle.

2. The director didn’t bother/ trouble to answer personally. He sent his secretary instead.

3. Bill expects his wife to bring him breakfast in bed at weekends.

4. This vase is estimated to be 2,000 years old. Can you believe it?

5. This parcel is too heavy to send (to be sent) by post.

6. The light in my room is not strong enough to read by.

7. I happened to be standing next to him when he collapsed.

8. Our schoolmate was fined for being drunk in charge of a car (when driving a car).

9. Forgive me (my) phoning (forgive me for phoning) (Excuse my phoning) you (ringing you up) so early.

10. He detests (hates) writing business letters. He keeps complaining (about it).