СТРАДАТЕЛЬНЫЙ ЗАЛОГ (THE PASSIVE VOICE)

1 The question was often put to me but I never answered it.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

2 «Where is Frank?» «He’s being taken care of.»

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

3 It was decided that their marriage should take place in December.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

4 He had been seen to nod in quiet agreement with his wife’s words.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

5 Bell was looked on as a sweet-tempered young man.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

6 I noticed at once that the room had been recently tidied.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

7 That afternoon we had our first history lesson, and the teacher showed us pictures of mastodons. It was explained to us that the men in those days had almost no chance of protecting themselves against such monsters.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

8 «Where did you hear that?» «I was told by a man I know.»

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

9 Blair is not in his room, and his bed hasn’t been slept in.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

10 Next day no reference was made to the scene.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

11 The driver was mysteriously silent. Eric was silent, too, wondering uneasily where he was being taken.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

12 None of the boys liked the new teacher, but French got taught.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

13 «Why did you allow him to do anything so silly, Henry?» «I had no means of stopping him. And of course I was lied to as usual.»

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

14 Mr. Smith was expected to return shortly.

a) прямой; b) косвенный;c) предложный

15 I had been given a card to the Club and in the afternoon I used to go there to play bridge.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

16 The meal was somehow finished with, everyone moved out of doors.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

17 Small feet were heard running in the hall.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

18 We ought to deal with the problem before it got talked about.

a) прямой; b) косвенный; c) предложный

19 This room is equipped ... modern technique.

a) with; b) by

20 The door must have been opened ... a key.

a) with; b) by

21 The exercises-book will be given ...our teacher.

a) with; b) by

22 This book is written ... a famous writer.

a) with; b) by

23 The letter is written ... a pen.

a) with; b) by

24 The guests must be met ... students.

a) with; b) by

25 Aunt Dinah … by my father’s family; she … vulgar.

a) wasn’t liked; was considered; b) weren’t liked; were considered; c) haven’t been liked; have been considered; d) hasn’t liked; has considered

26 After his brother’s departure Paul sat for a long time thinking about what … .

a) is said; b) was said; c) had been said; d) has been said

27 «I’m not prepared,» my father said, «to listen to your suggestions that you never … fairly at school.»

a) have been treated; b) had been treated; c) are treated; d) are being treated

28 In the drawing-room the music of Mozart … by an orchestra seen on the screen.

a) is being played; b) is played; c) was being played; d) had been played

29 But there were signs that order … in the town.

a) is being restored; b) is restored; c) was being restored; d) had been restored

30 Well, what … about it, Ted?

a) is done; b) has been done; c) had been done; d) was done

31 He went into the bedroom. The bed … down for the night by the maid many hours before.

a) will have been turned; b) is being turned; c) had been turned; d) has been turned

32 I said we yet … anything.

a) isn’t taught; b) won’t have been taught; c) isn’t being taught; d) hadn’t been taught

33 Please find out if your father … to leave.

a) is seen; b) was seen; c) has been seen; d) had been seen

34 She could have gone to Cambridge if she had wanted, she … a scholarship.

a) had been offered; b) was offered; c) has been offered; d) will have been offered

35 He arrived just after the electricity … , and Joseph was lighting the oil-lamps.

a) has been cut; b) was cut; c) had been cut; d) will have been cut

36 On Friday she … two weeks notice at the Works.

a) is given; b) was given; c) are given; d) were given

37 Then the voice announced that the passengers … to pass through the Customs.

a) is begged; b) was begged; c) are begged; d) were begged

38 I wondered to what extent she … by his name to accept the offer.

a) had been influenced; b) has been influenced; c) is influenced; d) was influenced

39 Meg … upon as the perfect wife for a clergyman.

a) were looked; b) was looked; c) will have been looked; d) was being looked

40 Such are the matters that … with in Mr. Gimson’s book.

a) was dealt; b) were dealt; c) is dealt; d) are dealt

41 Ahead of us the port lay in a flood of lights. Two cargo-ships … .

a) had been unloaded; b) will have been unloaded; c) were being unloaded; d) were unloaded

42 I found the idea of going to Hereford very upsetting because I … a very nice job a couple of weeks before.

a) was promised; b) has been promised; c) had been promised; d) will have been promised

43 Not far away she noticed the film manager in whose office she once … to feel so ridiculous.

a) was made; b) has been made; c) had been made; d) was being made

44 «You must be very prosperous, Eustace, to own a car like that.» «This car … me by an American woman.»

a) is lent; b) was lent; c) has been lent; d) had been lent

45 I felt I … out boasting.

a) had been caught; b) have been caught; c) am caught; d) was caught

46 I could not tell him that I had spent the money I … in order to get myself a house.

a) will have been left; b) have been left; c) had been left; d) was being left

47 After lunch, we heard that Charles … for.

a) will have been sent; b) have been sent; c) had been sent; d) was being sent

48 She … on at seven o’clock next morning.

a) was operated; b) were operated; c) had been operated; d) is being operated

49 I said, «Our dog … over, but we’re going to have another.»

a) had been run; b) will have been run; c) was run; d) is run

50 The days that followed afterward … back on by Philip as a kind of nightmare.

a) will have been looked; b) had been looked; c) are looked; d) were looked

51 The scene … an end to abruptly by the arrival of their father.

a) was put; b) will be put; c) is being put; d) was being put

52 I discovered that a similar message … to my office.

a) will have been sent; b) have been sent; c) had been sent; d) was being sent

53 Our garden was all weeds, but the one next door … after to perfection.

a) will have been looked; b) had been looked; c) are looked; d) were looked

54 You have hardly any right to talk to me about the children. They … to all right, and it will be me that sees to them, not you.

a) had been seen; b) will be seen; c) will have been seen; d) are being seen

55 Somewhere from far away in the town came the sound of shots. «Somebody … ,» I said.

a) is killed; b) was killed; c) will be killed; d) is being killed

56 He watched Jack while the film … .

a) had been run; b) will have been run; c) was run; d) is run

57 The boy who put a frog in the teacher’s desk … to return the frog to the pool.

a) will have been asked; b) had been asked; c) was asked; d) will be asked

58 Our ability to use English subtly or precisely continually … with by our need to use language simply and imprecisely for everyday purposes.

a) is being interfered; b) was being interfered; c) had been interfered; d) will be interfered

59 The house … up when they set off.

a) were locked; b) was looked; c) has been locked; d) had been locked

60 The house … up before they set off.

a) were locked; b) was locked; c) has been locked; d) had been locked

61 He wished to know if his instructions … out.

a) were carried; b) was carried; c) have been carried; d) had been carried

62 Wherever I went I found that the camp … in a disgraceful condition.

a) was left; b) were left; c) had been left; d) has been left

63 Wherever I went I found evidence that the camp … only a short while before we arrived.

a) was left; b) were left; c) had been left; d) has been left

64 From where I stood the house … by lime trees.

a) was hidden; b) were hidden; c) has been hidden; c) will be hidden

65 Dan had a car waiting and open country easily … in those days.

a) was reached; b) were reached; c) had been reached; d) will be reached

66 Looking over his shoulder I saw that the note … in pencil and on a whole sheet of paper.

a) will be written; b) will have been written; c) was written; d) is written

67 We went to the back of the house and he tried another door. «Everything … up,» he said.

a) was shut; b) is shut; c) has been shut; d) will be shut

68 Sometimes he would drive away for a whole day. His errands never … .

a) were explained; b) had been explained; c) will be explained; d) are explained

69 «I am so sorry to miss so much of your visit. You … after properly?» Mr. Ryder asked me.

a) were looked; b) was looked; c) are being looked; d) had been locked

70 I’ve just been to the garage trying to get a car but everything … .

a) were locked; b) was locked; c) has been locked; d) had been locked

71 The idea, however, seemed to take root in his mind; when, a few days later, we spoke of the matter again it firmly … .

a) was established; b) is established; c) has been established; d) will be established

72 When I stayed at the hotel I always … the room I had had on my first visit.

a) am given; b) was given; c) are given; d) were given

73 «It’s the first time I … ever … out to dinner at a restaurant,» she said.

a) are taken; b) were taken; c) have been taken; d) will have been taken

74 He was lying in bed. His eyes … .

a) were closed; b) will be closed; c) had been closed; d) was closed

75 Then, though her hand … , she stopped and threw the stick away.

a) is being raised; b) was being raised; c) was raised; d) had been raised

76 … the date for her wedding … ?

a) is … fixed; b) was … fixed; c) has … been fixed; d) will … be fixed

77 I never knew where he … .

a) is being buried; b) was being buried; c) was buried; d) will have been buried

78 He came to tell me that the work … .

a) is done; b) has been done; c) had been done; d) was done

79 I wandered down the corridor trying doors that … .

a) were locked; b) was locked; c) are being locked; d) had been locked

80 Two men badly … in the accident.

a) will have been injured; b) will be injured; c) were injured; d) was injured

81 «Can we have three clean glasses?» «In a moment. They … up.»

a) are being washed; b) were being washed; c) had been washed; d) will be washed

82 The event … in detail in his book.

a) has been described; b) is described; c) will have been described; d) had been described

83 I don’t have many things to pack because lots of my old clothes … of.

a) have been disposed; b) had been disposed; c) will have been disposed; d) are being disposed

84 While my car … I made a telephone call to my office.

a) is fixed; b) was being fixed; c) has been fixed; d) will be fixed

85 Luckily, my car … some distance from the front door of the house, so I didn’t get very wet in the rain.

a) is parked; b) was parked; c) will be parked; d) will have been parked

86 These plants … three times a week.

a) should water; b) can be watered; c) should be watered

87 You … many questions.

a) won’t be asked; b) didn’t be asked; c) weren’t asked

88 As he behaves badly, he … .

a) must be punished; b) will be punished; c) was punished

89 The logs … too long for our fireplace.

a) were cut; b) have to be cut; c) have been cut

90 He … in the battle.

a) won’t have been hurt; b) may have been hurt; c) can’t have been hurt

91 The book … everywhere.

a) is looked for; b) must be looked; c) has been looked for

95 She … the best actress of the year.

a) will be chosen as; b) will choose; c) will be being chosen as

96 “Great Expectations” … by Charles Dickens.

a) wrote; b) was written; c) has written

97 I … this article by 3 o’clock.

a) will have translated; b) will translate; c) will be translated

98 The problem … when I entered the study.

a) was discussed; b) was discussing; c) was being discussed

99 The suitcase … carefully … .

a) should be packed; b) should packed; c) is packing;

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МОДАЛЬНЫЕ ГЛАГОЛЫ (THE MODAL VERBS)

1 When I asked him why he was so late, he told me that he had missed an earlier train and ... wait for another one.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

2 The man warned us that the place was dangerous to bathe in and we ... look for a safer spot.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

3 His wife kept telling him that he ... not sit up so late.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

4 The doctor told him he ... give up smoking, as it might be ruinous to his lungs.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

5 The father said to the children that they ... be careful while crossing the street.

a) must; b) have to; c) had to; d) has to

13 At nightfall the ship put in at a small port where they ... to load three hundred bags of coffee.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

14 They ... to light a fire to cook their supper.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

15 He set off for the school where he ... to write examinations for entry to the University.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

16 When I got home I found I had left my olive oil in front of the notice-board and I ... to return in the afternoon to collect it.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

17 He made all arrangements for the marriage, which ... to take place on the day of his mother’s arrival.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

18 The Finnish woman who ... to work for Finch had not arrived yet.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

19 She knew there would be no more vacations for her sons. But she ... to say it. They knew that as well as she.

a) wasn’t; b) weren’t; c) didn’t have; d) doesn’t have

20 Eden went to the wood where he ... to meet his brother for a ride.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

21 Uncle Nick’s things ... to be moved out of his room so that it could be re-let.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

22 That day, however, I had a pupil waiting for an English lesson and I ... to cut my visitor short.

a) was; b) were; c) have; d) had

23 «It is eight o’clock. The children ... go to bed,» Mr. Hudson said to the nurse.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

24 She ... go to bed at eight o’clock to be up in time for the first train.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

25 At this boarding school the children ... go to bed at eight o’clock.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

26 «I’ve told my husband he ... smoke in the drawing-room.»

a) mustn’t; b) haven’t to; c) aren’t to; d) hasn’t to

27 He ... stay the night with us. I won’t let him drive to the country in this rain.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

28 He ... stay the night with us because he has missed the last bus.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

29 He ... stay the night with us and tomorrow he sets off on his tour to Europe.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) is to

30 We ... begin as early as possible or we shan’t finish it today.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

31 I ... start on my new job on Monday.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) am to

32 You ... take the dog away. I won’t have it here any longer.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

33 They ... take the dog along with them because there is no one who could look after it.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

34 She ... learn to do things for herself. I refuse to help her in future.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

35 What a pity you ... go. I know it’s time for you to catch your train.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

36 I ... be off. I want to go to bed.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

37 You ... do your chores now, and she ... do hers when she comes in.

a) must; b) will have to; c) is to; d) have to

38 My bike is under repair and I ... walk here this morning.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) has to

39 My bike was under repair and I ... collect it that afternoon.

a) must; b) was to; c) have to; d) had to

40 My bike is under repair and I ... have collected it yesterday.

a) must; b) was to; c) have to; d) had to

41 He told me that I ... repeat what I had heard.

a) mustn’t; b) wasn’t to; c) don’t have to; d) didn’t have to

42 He told me that I ... use words which I didn’t know.

a) mustn’t; b) wasn’t to; c) don’t have to; d) didn’t have to

43 He told me that I ... learn by heart some twenty lines every day to know English well.

a) must; b) have to; c) are to; d) had to

44 Both sisters … ashamed of having spoken as they had in front of a third person.

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

45 Fred knew that the girl’s father was a draper and had four assistants. «He … well,» he said to her. «He doesn’t complain,» said the girl.

a) must have done; b) must do; c) must be doing; d) must have been done

46 The night porter was very good-looking and it … him a half-hour to comb his hair into such shining black perfection.

a) must have taken; b) must take; c) must be hearing; d) must have been taken

47 «You … right,» I said.

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

48 They … that the fellow was in London.

a) must have heard; b) must hear; c) must be hearing; d) must have been heard

49 But at last he rose realizing dully that he had work which he … .

a) must have done; b) must do; c) must be doing; d) must have been done

50 He had a faint feeling of satisfaction in the thought that Mait … why they had gone off together.

a) must have wondered; b) must wonder; c) must be wondering; d) must have been wondered

51 I … there for a quarter of an hour waiting and thinking about it before I saw the letter.

a) must have sit; b) must sit; c) must be sitting; d) must have been sitting

52 «His relatives do not think so.» «Then they … a lot of damned fools.»

a) must have been; b) must be; c) must be being; d) must have been being

53 Mrs. Cromwell took us round the yacht. There was no doubt that it … her a lot of money.

a) must have cost; b) must cost; c) must be costing; d) must have been costing

54 He had said that he himself was an admirer of Stendahl. This must … him in making his decision.

a) must have influenced; b) must influence; c) must be influencing; d) must have been influencing

55 At half-past two I heard Hudson grunt, put down his book and switch out the light. He … since midnight.

a) must have read; b) must read; c) must be reading; d) must have been reading

56 «I … old,» she said, «to be talking like that.»

a) must have got; b) must get; c) must be getting; d) must have been getting

57 There were a lot of mirrors that … at the sale of some old restaurant.

a) must have bought; b) must buy; c) must be buying; d) must have been bought

58 When I jumped up the thing fell off my knee. It … there yet.

a) must have lied; b) must lie; c) must be lying; d) must have been lying

59 ... I see you tonight?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

60 ... I find you there tonight?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

61 You ... read this article. You have enough knowledge.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

62 You ... take this book; I don’t need it.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

63 When they told me I was cured and ... go, I ... tell you I was more afraid than glad.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

64 His letter ... have given them the idea.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

65 His knee touched the bottom. He crawled further and at last lay full length on the pebbles. He now felt so tired he ... not understand how a moment ago he ... have been capable of swimming.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

66 You’ve done me a great service. I knew I ... trust you.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

67 Her mother said she ... play with me if she wished.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

68 He’s a nice boy. I’m glad you brought him out here. We ... have some fun.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

69 He looked at the lighted window of the cottage. He ... see into a kitchen where two women were sitting by the table drinking tea.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

70 She has attractive eyes. There’s something about them that holds you. She ... have been pretty once.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

71 When he married her she ... not have been more than sixteen.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

72 He boasted and told the most extraordinary stories which I’m sure ... not possibly have been true.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

73 You ... not have proved that I wrote the letter because I didn’t.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

74 It never occurred to me that I ... get measles.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

75 I was just going to tell you because of the storm I ... not be home tonight.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

75 That is exactly what he did say. But I won’t talk any more about it. He ... not have been himself.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

77 «To my mind she is a beautiful woman.» «Well, yes. But I don’t see what you ... have found to say to her.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

78 He hurled the heavy thing down the stairs. It made an extraordinary noise in its descent and woke Joe sleeping in his pram. The only thing I ... say to that was: «You ... have killed Joe.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

79 He thought it likely that Blair ... have got away unnoticed.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

80 It was dark and I ... only see the glimmer of his face.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

81 You have acted very irresponsibly and you ... find yourself in serious trouble.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

82 After all we don’t even know if your sister is proposing to stay in London. She ... be just passing through on her way to somewhere else.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

83 One ... not get anything done nowadays.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

84 «Come inside in front of the fire where you ... warm up,» she said quickly.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

85 But I really feel that the late Mr. Evans ... not have been a nice man.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

86 Listen. I know I ... be making a fool of myself, but then again, I ... be not.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

87 I confessed that I ... not swim unless somebody held me.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

88 She was smartly, quietly dressed, and ... have been taken for a clever business woman.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

89 It was one of those days when nobody ... tell whether it was going to rain.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

90 I was driving along when I spotted a telephone box and thought I ... as well give you a call.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

91 Jeff said, «Why on earth did Ken say he shot that dog? He ... not possibly have done it.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

92 I don’t know why he did it. He lost his wife lately. That ... have been it.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

93 I’m tired of listening to him tell me why it ... not be done.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

94 ... I ask then, Mr. Morley, what you were doing there?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

95 I wished to be rid of my companion, and said, «Thank you. I ... look after myself now.»

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

96 I thought you’d be staying in town for a night at least; and we ... have had a dinner.

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

97 We shall require, Mr. Grey, to have a copy of this story. How soon ... you provide this?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

98 Mrs. Castle looks familiar to me. Where ... I have met her?

a) can; b) could; c) may; d) might

99 Her face was quite unlined and she … more than thirty.

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

100 I’m wondering if something … about it.

a) can have done; b) can do; c) can be done; d) can have been done

101 Her friend said quickly: «I know where you … your bicycle fixed.»

a) can have got; b) can get; c) can be getting; d) can have been got

102 «You … too much,» Jack was tempted say, «if you’re still out at one thirty in the morning.»

a) couldn’t have worried; b) couldn’t worry; c) couldn’t be worrying; d) couldn’t have been worrying

103 It’s impossible. He … it.

a) can’t have done; b) can’t do; c) can’t be doing; d) can’t have been done

104 There wasn’t anything wrong with tea. There … .

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

105 Harry’s story disappointed him because if the girl had been with him at half past eight she … at Hexley at the same time.

a) couldn’t have been; b) couldn’t be; c) couldn’t be being; d) couldn’t have been being

106 She lay, raised up rather high upon the pillow, her eyes closed and her hair undone. She … , though it would have been hard to say quite how this was evident.

a) couldn’t have slept; b) couldn’t sleep; c) couldn’t be sleeping; d) couldn’t have been sleeping

107 «Have you seen anything of Roberta lately?» «Not for ages. I don’t know what she … .»

a) can have done; b) can do; c) can be doing; d) can have been done

108 He … the news at dinner because his sister hadn’t arrived yet.

a) couldn’t have heard; b) couldn’t hear; c) couldn’t be hearing; d) couldn’t have been heard

109 I … easily … to the railway station.

a) can … have walked; b) can … walk; c) can … be walking; d) can … have been walked

110 Don’t turn on the light. This fellow … outside the house door.

a) may have lurked; b) may lurk; c) may be lurking; d) may have been lurked

111 You’ve acquired a great deal of experience. You … a book.

a) might have written; b) might write; c) might be writing; d) might have been written

112 There was no sign of John in the street. Of course, I said to myself, he … at his office.

a) might have detained; b) might detain; c) might be detaining; d) might have been detained

113 «Who said Mr. Sorrel had gone to America?» «He … it himself.»

a) might have told; b) might tell; c) might be telling; d) might have been told

114 Strickland is very ill. He … .

a) may have died; b) may die; c) may be dying; d) may have been dying

115 Jack had the feeling that Maurice … one day … down.

a) might … have broken; b) might … break; c) might … be breaking; d) might … have been broken

116 But what you tell me … true.

a) may not have been; b) may not be; c) may not be being; d) may not have been being

117 I was deeply shocked and worried. «It is no easy matter to find the man,» the doctor said to me. He … my thoughts.

a) might have read; b) might read; c) might be reading; d) might have been reading

118 He … to become a publisher in the first place, but once he had taken it up the profession had appeared to absorb all his interests.

a) may not have wanted; b) may not want; c) may not be wanting; d) may not have been wanted

119 Mr. Fox said something about it once, but I … him properly.

a) might not have understood; b) might not understand; c) may not be understanding; d) might not have been understood

120 «Then why on earth all this secrecy?» «One never knows who … .»

a) may have listened; b) may listen; c) may be listening; d) may have been listening

121 «Will you know where to go?» «Yes, thank you. I ... always ask my brother.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

122 «Didn’t she hear our shouting?» «She says she heard nothing.» «She ... have wandered a long way.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

123 What ... he have meant when he said it?

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

124 Cindy ... have laughed aloud. Instead, she nodded.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

125 You ... hardly have been more surprised than I was.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

126 Mr. Fox ... not come. He sent me to represent him.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

127 I went straight from the station to the club and played billiards. It ... have been after eleven when I reached the flat.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

128 She was beginning to want to ask him in but she knew that she ... not do it yet.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

129 I’ve other things to attend to which ... be put through immediately.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

130 I admire your mother’s looks. She ... have been a lovely girl.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

131 The apples are very good. You ... eat them all.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

132 My wife ... leave the hospital in a week’s time.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

133 I’m trying to think where he ... have gone.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

134 Of course it occurred to me that if he had found the watch as he said, it ... have been lying in the garden for more than a year.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

135 He began absently to eat one of the buttered biscuits. He’d lose his appetite if his wife didn’t hurry up. She ... be talking to Frau Schmidt.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

136 A day or two later Mrs. Strickland sent me a note asking if I ... go and see her that evening after dinner.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

137 «I don’t know why he did it.» «It ... have amused him.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

138 «You know, I’m a bit of a writer myself in a small way.» «What are you writing? A novel?» «Oh, come off it. I ... not write a novel. No, it’s a sort of history of the regiment, as a matter of fact.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

139 «He’s up in Barbie’s room. He’s decorating it with shells. He ... have brought in a ton.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

140 I’m going to tell him that he ... not do any building here.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

141 They say the driver ... have been going fifty miles round that blind corner, for the body to have been thrown and injured like it was.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

142 She looked unusually pale and gloomy. I wondered what ... have upset her.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

143 You ... be very prosperous, Eustace, to own a car like that.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

144 Obviously Haviland had worked late the night before, as he ... have done for several nights in a row, because he looked drawn and pale.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

145 The water of the pool ... have been heated for it steamed gently in the beams of the lamps.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

146 Mr. Hardy takes a lot of aspirin. He ... have had at least twelve tablets during the day.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

147 The man danced very well. He ... have spent hours taking lessons, Jack thought.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

148 «At least I want to keep my mind occupied.» «You ... get a good book and read it.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) might

149 We ... not exaggerate the situation.

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

150 «I thought the English were great lovers of dogs.» «We think American love dollars, but there ... be exceptions.»

a) can; b) may; c) must; d) could

НЕЛИЧНЫЕ ФОРМЫ ГЛАГОЛА

(NON-FINITE FORMS OF THE VERB)

ИНФИНИТИВ (THE INFINITIVE)

9 This young scientist’s report will be discussed at the meeting … on the 23^rd of January.

a) to be held; b) to hold

10 The problem was so interesting that they wanted … their question at once.

a) to be answered; b) to answer

11 He was too tired … any questions.

a) to be asked; b) to ask

12 It takes the rays of the sun 8 minutes … to the earth.

a) to be got; b) to get

13 … the accident the cars had to move very slowly.

a) to be avoided; b) to avoid

14 He was the first … the invention in this branch of science.

a) to be applied; b) to apply

15 … a foreign language is necessary for a specialist.

a) to know; b) to be knowing

16 In order … a foreign language well one must read and speak as much as possible.

a) to know; b) to be knowing

17 It takes me an hour … to the Institute.

a) to be got; b) to get

18 … the new magazine I had to go to the library.

a) to be got; b) to get

19 The article … is rather difficult.

a) to be translated; b) to translate

20 … the problem we were interested in he demonstrated some diagrams.

a) to be explained; b) to explain

21 The boy helped his friends ... find the way to the railway line in the dead of night.

a) to; b) –

22 He would sooner ... die than ... betray his friends.

a) to; b) –

23 Suvorov was never known ... retreat.

a) to; b) –

24 Why not ... start out now? We cannot wait for the weather ... change.

a) to; b) –

25 Have you ever heard him ... complain of difficulties?

a) to; b) –

26 He was never heard ... complain of difficulties.

a) to; b) –

27 You’ll be lonely tomorrow. You’d better ... come and ... dine with us.

a) to; b) –

28 Don’t let us ... waste time. There are a hundred thing ... be done.

a) to; b) –

29 I have never known him ... do such things.

a) to; b) –

30 I know him ... have been an actor once.

a) to; b) –

31 We had better ... make haste.

a) to; b) –

32 You ought not ... sit up so late.

a) to; b) –

33 What made you ... think so?

a) to; b) –

34 «Thanks,» Andrew answered, «I’d rather ... see the cases for myself.»

a) to; b) –

35 He was made ... do his work independently.

a) to; b) –

36 She seems ... know a great deal about music.

a) to; b) –

37 I thought I would rather ... get to the gallery alone, but I was obliged ... accept his company.

a) to; b) –

38 ... have gone through what you have gone through is the lot of very few.

a) to; b) –

39 I’ll have him ... tell the truth.

a) to; b) –

40 Get them ... come as early as possible.

a) to; b) –

41 All I have now time ... do is ... send them a telegram.

a) to; b) –

42 There is hardly anything ... do but ... work out an alternative plan.

a) to; b) –

43 I think you ought … apologise.

a) to; b) –

44 Can you help me ... move this table.

a) to; b) –

45 Make him … speak louder.

a) to; b) –

46 I must … see him now. It’s urgent.

a) to; b) –

47 It can’t … be done now.

a) to; b) –

48 She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.

a) to; b) –

49 The man told me not … walk on the grass.

a) to; b) –

50 Let me … help you with your work.

a) to; b) –

51 She ought … take care of her health.

a) to; b) –

52 We had better … stop to rest a little.

a) to; b) –

53 I don’t know what … do.

a) to; b) –

54 He was seen … leave house.

a) to; b) –

55 We saw the ship … sail off.

a) to; b) –

56 I can’t … go there now, I have … do my homework.

a) to; b) –

57 You must make him … practice playing the piano at least two hours a day.

a) to; b) –

58 He is not sure that it can … be done, but could not … find it.

a) to; b) –

59 He said that she might … come soon.

a) to; b) –

60 They were made … revise all the rules.

a) to; b) –

61 I’m tired. I would rather not … go out this evening, if you don’t mind.

a) to; b) –

62 I saw him … cross the street.

a) to; b) –

63 They noticed him … press the button of the cassette recorder.

a) to; b) –

64 I hate him … interrupt me.

a) to; b) –

65 She would like … be invited to concert.

a) to; b) –

66 She felt him … touch her hand.

a) to; b) –

67 She cannot bear him … speak like that.

a) to; b) –

68 We shall watch the ship … sail off.

a) to; b) –

69 He’d love … join you.

a) to; b) –

70 I like people … tell the truth.

a) to; b) –

71 I haven’t heard anyone … call me.

a) to; b) –

72 He was making every effort to induce his father ... change his mind.

a) to; b) –

73 But I got him ... talk.

a) to; b) –

74 Nevertheless, on those mornings he could not bring himself ... read the political correspondents’ gossip-columns.

a) to; b) –

75 I knew that he would never encourage his daughter ... marry a fortune.

a) to; b) –

76 As he answered her question, I noticed her ... look surprised.

a) to; b) –

77 I could feel the blood ... leave my face in a rush.

a) to; b) –

78 Understand once and for all, I won’t have you ... say this sort of thing.

a) to; b) –

79 The doctor had expressly forbidden him ... talk.

a) to; b) –

80 He did not hear the car ... arrive.

a) to; b) –

81 He had never known his uncle ... express any sort of feeling.

a) to; b) –

82 I wasn’t prepared to let him ... go out alone.

a) to; b) –

83 He was not only giving them the chance, he was pressing them ... do so.

a) to; b) –

84 I shall try to make the thing ... work.

a) to; b) –

85 They watched Esther ... return after a time.

a) to; b) –

86 He drew out a stiff, plain pocket-book as I had often seen him ... use it in meetings, and began to write down numbers.

a) to; b) –

87 He waved his hands as if … his intense distaste.

a) to be expressed; b) to have expressed; c) to express

88 As if … matters to a focus, Tess’s father was heard approaching at that moment.

a)to bring; b) to be brought; c) bring

89 He was careful not … to the subject.

a) to be alluding; b) to be alluded; c) to allude

90 The horse was quiet … .

a) to have ridden; b) to ride; c) to be ridden

91 The man was not one … rapidly.

a) to think; b) to be thought; c) to be thinking

92 A gentleman … to that!

a) to be coming; b) come; c) to come

93 He must … very tired … and … like that.

a) to be, to come, to fall asleep; b) have been, to come, fall asleep; c) to have been, to come, fall asleep

94 Later in the evening they went to the club … by the young artist they had met at the studio.

a) to join; b) to be joining; c) to be joined

95 He … that - only … of it!

a) to have said, to think; b) have said, think; c) to be said, to be thought

96 And suddenly he hated Crum. Who the devil was Crum, … that?

a) to have said; b) to be said; c) to say

97 … him talk, you might … he was bossing it.

a) to hear, to think; b) to hear, think; c) hear, think

98 When … will be announced later.

a) to be leaving; b) to have left; c) to leave

99 The first thing … is let them … .

a) to do, know; b) to do, to know; c) do, know

100 Tell me how … it.

a) to be doing; b) to be done; c) to do

101 He came round … her health.

a) to ask after; b) to be asked after; c) to have asked after

102 To hesitate is … .

a) hesitate, lose; b) to hesitate, to lose; c) to be hesitating, to be losing

103 He is hard … .

a) to deal with; b) to have dealt with; c) to be dealing with

104 The patient appears … better.

a) to get; b) to be getting; c) to be got

105 Whether … them must … .

a) to invite, to be thought over; b) to be invited, to be thought over; c) to invite, think over

106 I’ve no idea how … there.

a) to be getting; b) to get; c) to have got

107 How to tell him about it is a problem.

a) to tell; b) to be told; c) to be telling

108 He seemed ... all the friendliness he had shown at our previous meeting.

a) to be lost; b) lose; c) to be losing; d) to have lost

109 «I happen ... her lawyer and she telephoned to me,» I said to the man.

a) to have been; b) to have been being; c) to be; d) to be being

110 It became clear that Charles was still idle. He seemed ... scarcely any law.

a) to be read; b) to read; c) to be reading; d) to have read

111 The cat seems ... missing for about three weeks.

a) to have been; b) to have been being; c) to be; d) to be being

112 He appeared ... that they had had the first serious difference of opinion in the whole of their married life.

a) to forget; b) to be forgetting; c) to have forgotten; d) to be forgotten

113 «Dr Salt, what do you think you’re doing?» «People seem ... me that for days,» said Dr Salt mildly.

a) to ask; b) to have asked; c) to be asking; d) to have been asking

114 Not going home, in fact, seemed lately ... the pattern of his life.

a) to have become; b) to become; c) to be becoming; d) to be become

115 My mother thought that his hobbies would get him nowhere. In this she turned out ... wrong.

a) to have been; b) to have been being; c) to be; d) to be being

116 It seemed ... in the room. The floor, the chairs, the desk were covered in drifts of white. It was torn paper.

a) to snow; b) to have been snowing; c) to have been snowed; d) to have snowed

117 She leant far over the banister and strained her ears. All the family seemed ... at once.

a) to have talked; b) to have been talked; c) to be talking; d) to have been talking

118 The general seemed ... a great deal.

a) to age; b) to have aged; c) to be aged; d) to have been aged

119 Charles met me the first day I came to London, and our friendship seemed ... a long time.

a) to have been established; b) to have been establishing; c) to have established; d) to establish

120 He did not even seem ... what the fuss was about.

a) to be understood; b) to understand; c) to be understanding; d) to have understood

121 In front of one window there was a small table and Harry was sitting at it, peering at a pile of papers which he seemed ... or ... .

a) to copy, to translate; b) to be copying, to be translating; c) to have copied, to have translated; d) to be copied, to be translated

122 When I arrived there I didn’t see the dog. Not much else seemed ... .

a) to have been changed; b) to have changed; c) to change; d) to be changed

123 Then I caught sight of her on the far side of the square. She seemed ... good-bye to someone.

a) to be saying; b) to have been saying; c) to say; d) to be said

124 Monty was rumoured ... his wife.

a) to have been divorced; b) to have divorced; c) to divorce; d) to be divorced

125 People were asked ... which of the four courses they preferred.

a) to indicate; b) to be indicated; c) to have indicated; d) to have been indicated

126 «Do you know who made up the story?» «No, but it’s said ... someone in the office.».

a) to have been; b) to be; c) to be been; d) to have been being

127 They went off, and I was left ... the situation.

a) to have faced; b) to be facing; c) to face; d) to have been faced

128 They were understood ... .

a) to be quarreling; b) to have quarreled; c) to quarrel; d) to have been quarreled

129 «Have you seen anything of Roberta lately?» «She is supposed ... a book.»

a) to be writing; b) to write; c) to have written; d) to have been written

130 His death was supposed ... by the fire.

a) to cause; b) to have caused; c) to have been caused; d) to be causing

131 No one seemed to know her whereabouts. She was thought ... with friends in the country.

a) to stay; b) to have stayed; c) to be staying d) to have been stayed

132 She was not expected ... , but she did.

a) to be replying; b) to have replied; c) to have been replied; d) to reply

133 Mr. Snodgrass was the first ... the astonished silence.

a) to have broken; b) to have been breaking; c) to be broken; d) to be breaking

134 The next patient ... was a small boy in his early teens.

a) to have examined; b) to have been examining; c) to be examined; d) to be examining

135 Safety is the first principle ... in shooting competitions.

a) to have observed; b) to have been observing; c) to be observed; d) to be observing

136 He complained that he was always the last ... .

a) to have informed; b) to have been informing ; c) to be informed; d) to be informing

137 I am the last man ... a question of the kind.

a) to have asked; b) to have been asking; c) to be asked; d) to be asking

138 Among the last ... they attracted the attention of the entire gathering.

a) to have arrived; b) to have been arriving; c) to be arrived; d) to be arriving

139 He found that he was the only one ... the discrepancy.

a) to have noticed; b) to have been noticing; c) to be noticed; d) to be noticing

140 If there is to be a vacancy I would like to be the one ... the job.

a) to have offered; b) to have been offering; c) to be offered; d) to be offering

141 These houses were among the few ... after a great fire.

a) to have survived; b) to have been surviving; c) to be survived; d) to be surviving

142 Who was the youngest chess player ... the title of All-Union Champion?

a) to have won; b) to have been winning; c) to be won; d) to be winning

143 He must … something funny; he is smiling all the time.

a) have read; b) have been reading; c) be read; d) be reading

144 They seemed … the news; they looked excited.

a) to have learned; b) to have been learning; c) to be learned; d) to be learning

145 This book is said … out already.

a) to have sold; b) to have been sold; c) to be sold; d) to be selling

146 I am glad … to you.

a) to have introduced; b) to have been introducing; c) to be introduced; d) to be introducing

147 Look how animated they are! It must be nice … like that.

a) to have danced; b) to have been dancing; c) to be danced; d) to be dancing

148 I am sorry … you but I did not mean anything of the kind.

a) to have disappointed; b) to have been disappointing; c) to be disappointed; d) to be disappointing

149 He is happy … the first Landscape Prize for his picture.

a) to have awarded; b) to have been awarded; c) to be awarded; d) to be awarding

150 He was anxious … the first place in the figure skating competition.

a) to have taken; b) to have been taking; c) to be taken; d) to be taking

151 The poem can easily … .

a) have memorized; b) have been memorizing; c) be memorized; d) be memorizing

152 This poem is easy … .

a) to have memorized; b) to have been memorizing; c) to be memorized; d) to be memorizing

153 I meant … you about it long ago but I had no opportunity.

a) to have asked ; b) to have been asking; c) to be asked; d) to be asking

154 I did not expect … this question.

a) to have asked ; b) to have been asking; c) to be asked; d) to be asking

155 Don’t you worry about him, he is sure ... a good time at the moment.

a) to have had; b) to have been having; c) to be had; d) to be having

157 The teacher expected him … a better answer at the examination.

a) to have given; b) to have been giving; c) to be given; d) to be giving

ПРИЧАСТИЕ (THE PARTICIPLE)

1 Though … on Sunday, he arrived on Monday.

a) expecting; b) having expected; c) expected

2 There are many … rocks in the stream.

a) hiding; b) hidden; c) being hidden

3 This firm is interested in the purchase of automobiles … by our plant.

a) produced; b) producing; c) having produced

4 The terms … upon were … in the contract.

a) having agreed, included; b) agreed, included; c) agreed, including

5 The doll lay … on the porch.

a) deserting ; b) having deserted; c) deserted

6 I had heard these topics … between the scientists for years.

a) arguing; b) argued; c) having argued

7 Dogs have often been … … on the road.

a) seeing, killed; b) seen, killing; c) seen, killed

8 Rex assured her that the blind man was quite peaceful if … … .

a) left, undisturbed; b) left, undisturbing; c) leaving, undisturbed

9 Friendship … , we walked along together.

a) restoring; b) restored; c) having restored

10 By the look of it the watch must have lain … in the sand for quite a few days.

a) having buried; b) burying; c) buried

11 … our afternoon … , Margaret and I were cross.

a) seeing, broken; b) seen, breaking; c) being seen, being broken

12 But what if he had his money … ?

a) stolen; b) stealing; c) having stolen

13 With an effort I took up the diary again and turned the closely … pages.

a) being written; b) writing; c) written

14 The plant has … because it was … … to the sun.

a) withered, left, exposed; b) withered, left, exposing; c) being withered, having been left, having exposed

15 She sat down on a … tree to do the Times cross-word puzzle.

a) falling; b) being fallen; c) fallen

16 As I was busy … the article, I got the new fellow … instead of me.

a) finished, sent; b) finished, sending; c) finishing, sent

17 The probability is that there won’t be anything … to wait for.

a) left; b) leaving; c) having left

18 He sat straight in his bed with his feet … under him.

a) tucking; b) having tucked; c) tucked

19 It was only a couple of pages, … in triple spacing on one of the large-letter machines, as though specially … for long-sighted elderly men.

a) typed, designed; b) typing, designing; c) having typed, having designed

20 He felt a curious relief at the delay and at the fact that whether … or not the letter was … .

a) sending, written; b) sent, writing; c) sent, written

21 He knew they were both men … to discretion.

a) trained; b) training; c) having trained

22 Bernard found himself … to read and give his opinion on one or two books.

a) compelling; b) having compelled; c) compelled

23 … at his desk, Mel put his head in his hands.

a) Seating; b) Seated; c) Having seated

24 The dog was … … to a tree.

a) found, tied; b) finding, tied; c) found, tying

25 The pebbles gave a general impression of … either white or mauve, but … closely they exhibited almost every intermediate colour and also varied considerably in size and shape.

a) been, looked at; b) being, looking at; c) being, looked at

26 When … , he denied it.

a) challenged; b) challenging; c) having challenged

27 But this friend of yours looks odd to me and he gets himself … about.

a) having been talked; b) talked; c) talking

28 This … , Margot travelled back to fetch the boy.

a) doing; b) having done; c) done

29 He made undergraduates, newly … in London, feel that they were important.

a) arriving; b) being arrived; c) arrived

30 It was clear to him that she would go back on the whole thing if … half a chance.

a) given; b) giving; c) having given

31 All things … , there was nothing to be done now.

a) considering b) considered; c) having considered

32 If … prematurely, your move might provoke opposition.

a) doing; b) having done; c) done

33 I had never heard a bribe … at anywhere near these people, much less … .

a) hinting, offered; b) hinted, offered; c) hinted, offering

34 The two guards listened, their faces … to the rifle-slit.

a) turned; b) turning; c) having been turned

35 I must have the mixer … .

a) fixing; b) fixed

36 I don’t find this story … .

a) amusing; b) amused

37 My room is a mess: I really must get it … .

a) tidying; b) tidied

38 I would stay at home after such a … day.

a) tiring; b) tired

39 Uncle Frank has a gentle old horse … Pete.

a) naming; b) named

40 Can you smell something … .

a) burning; b) burned

41 He opened the letter with … fingers.

a) shaking; b) shaken

42 She had rather a .... look on her face.

a) pleasing; b) pleased

43 Deeply … I left them.

a) shocking; b) shocked

44 When … your questions yesterday I forgot this fact.

a) answering; b) answered

45 He walked along the road with his collar … up.

a) turning; b) turned

46 I didn’t enjoy the party because I was … there.

a) boring; b) bored

47 Why not throw away the … umbrella we are not likely to repair it.

a) breaking; b) broken

48 She didn’t pay any attention to the … telephone.

a) ringing; b) rung

49 Don’t you think your hair needs … ?

a) cutting; b) cut

50 … by the editorial board, the story was returned to the author for revision.

a) Rejecting; b) Being rejected

51 … by publishers several times, the story was accepted by a weekly magazine.

a) Being rejected; b) Having been rejected

52 … for some time in the reception room, he was asked into the office.

a) Waiting; b) Having waited

53 … in the reception room, he thought over what he would say when he was asked into the office.

a) Waiting; b) Being waited

54 They reached the peak at dusk, … their camp with the first light.

a) leaving; b) being left

55 They put up for the night at a temporary camp, … it at dawn.

a) leaving; b) being left

56 The friends went out into the city … their cases at the left luggage department.

a) leaving; b) being left

57 … in an archaic language, the book was difficult to read.

a) Writing; b) Being written

58 … his first book, he could not go far beyond his own experience.

a) Writing; b) Being written

59 … away so long he was happy to be coming back.

a) Being; b) Being been

60 … so far away he still felt himself part of his community.

a) Being; b) Being been

61 The children looked wonderingly at the elephant, never … such a huge animal.

a) seeing; b) being seen

62 Not … to go deeper into the matter, he abruptly changed the conversation.

a) wanting; b) being wanted

63 The … dishes lay on the floor.

a) breaking; b) broken

64 The … children were given a blanket for warmth.

a) trembling; b) trembled

65 Compassionate friends tries to console the … victims of the accident.

a) crying; b) cried

66 When James noticed the … building, he notified the fire department immediately.

a) burning; b) burnt

67 The … passengers jumped into the lifeboats when notified that the ship was sinking.

a) exciting; b) excited

68 The … Mona Lisa is on display in the Louvre in Paris.

a) smiling; b) smiled

69 The wind made such … noises that the children ran to their parents’ room.

a) frightening; b) frightened

70 The … hostages only wanted to be left alone.

a) frightening; b) frightened

71 The …lecture got the students to sleep.

a) boring; b) bored

72 The … students went to sleep during the … lecture.

a) boring; b) bored

73 The police towed away the … cars because they were blocking the entrance.

a) parking; b) parked

74 … food is often easier to prepare than fresh food.

a) Freezing; b) Frozen

75 The … shoes here placed in the sun to dry.

a) cleaning; b) cleaned

76 We found it difficult to get though the … door without a key.

a) closing; b) closed

77 As we entered the … room, I noticed my cousins.

a) crowding; b) crowded

78 The monument ... on this square has been recently unveiled.

a) being erected; b) erected; c) having been erected; d) erecting

79 The monument ... on this square will be soon unveiled.

a) being erected; b) erected; c) having been erected; d) erecting

80 We could hear the noise of furniture ... upstairs.

a) being moved; b) moved; c) having been moved; d) moving

81 For a moment they sat silent ... by the story.

a) being moved; b) moved; c) having been moved; d) moving

82 I cannot forget the story ... by him.

a) being told; b) told; c) having been told; d) telling

83 They listened breathlessly to the story ... by the old man.

a) being told; b) told; c) having been told; d) telling

84 One can’t fail to notice the progress ... by our group during the last term.

a) being made; b) made; c) having been made; d) making

85 These are only a few of the attempts now ... to improve the methods of teaching adult students.

a) being told; b) told; c) having been told; d) telling

86 We live at a time of outer space ... by man.

a) being conquered; b) conquered; c) having been conquered; d) conquering

87 «I wish I could live to see outer space ... by man,» said the old professor.

a) being conquered; b) conquered; c) having been conquered; d) conquering

88 Bessy was the only person yet … .

a) risen; b) rising; c) being risen; d) having risen

89 He had received an urgent message … him to telephone Sir Matthew.

a) asked; b) asking; c) being asked; d) having asked

90 He sighed and kicked a piece of stone … from the banquette.

a) broken; b) breaking; c) being broken; d) having broken

91 Recently turned thirty but … more like twenty, she was a moderately tall woman with wind-blown dark hair and an eager captivating smile.

a) looked; b) looking; c) being looked; d) having looked

92 When Joe and I got home, we found the table … .

a) laid; b) laying; c) being laid; d) having laid

93 The words came … into his mind.

a) rushed; b) rushing; c) being rushed; d) having rushed

94 For a second the car went … .

a) slid; b) sliding; c) being slid; d) having slid

95 Mildly … , you are exaggerating.

a) spoken; b) speaking; c) being spoken; d) having spoken

96 … by the colour of the setting sun it should be windy tomorrow.

a) judged; b) judging; c) being judged; d) having judged

97 …down the steps, all this passed through his mind.

a) come; b) coming c) being come; d) having come

98 … down in her bedroom by the open window, it seemed to her that the room was full of people.

a) Sat; b) Sitting; c) Being sat; d) Having sat

99 … up in the bed, her black eyes glittered in the dim light.

a) propped; b) propping; c) being propped; d) having propped

100 … his credit, his wheel and suit went back to the pawnbroker.

a) exhausted; b) exhausting; c) being exhausted; d) having exhausted

101 Which of the four men … by the fireplace is Ben?

a) smoking; b) smoked; c) being smoked; d) having smoked

102 The new Moscow University is a symbol of the new civilization … by the people of the former Soviet Union.

a) creating; b) created; c) being created; d) having created

103 … what he wanted, he took his hat and went away.

a) getting; b) got; c) being got; d) having got

104 … by the customs, the goods were let through.

a) examined; b) being examined; c) having examined; d) having been examined

105 She smiled …the joke.

a) remembering; b) remembered; c) being remembered; d) having been remembered

106 … very unambitious, he is satisfied with what he has.

a) Being; b) Being been; c) Having ; d) Having been

107 A party of specialists was sent to inspect the installations then … at the new metallurgical plant.

a) having made; b) having been made; c) being made; d) making