Gerund or infinitive Put the verbs in brackets in correct form
Gerund or infinitive
Put the verbs in brackets in correct form
1. I am looking forward to (see) my grandparents.
2. I arranged (meet) them here.
3. I wish (see) the manager.
4. It`s no use (wait).
5. Don`t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.
6. My mother told me(not speak) to anyone about it.
7. After (walk) for three hours we stopped.
8. I couldn`t help (overhear) what you said.
9. I regret (inform) you that your application has been refused.
10. He tried (explain) but he refused (listen).
11. He was fined for (exceed) the speed limit.
The passive
is ( are / was / were )
1. The park visited by hundreds of tourists.
2. Two new animal shelters opened last Monday.
3. The Parthenon statues designed by Phidias.
4. The Taj Mahal built in the 17th century.
5. The Galapagos islands visited by a lot of people every year.
St. Sophia's Cathedral consists of some very beautiful buildings. There are gold cupolas on the top of the building. In the 11th century Kyiv had battles with the Pechenehy tribes who destroyed the lands. Kyivites got a great victory over the enemy and built the Cathedral there. The word "Sophia" means "wisdom" in Greek. St. Sophia was the first place of education in Kyiv Rus. The ruler Prince Yaroslav the Wise found the first library and opened the first school for children in the Cathedral. The Cathedral is famous for the mosaic figure of Virgin Mary. It is also famous for fresco paintings on its walls. The fresco pictures tell about the family of Yaroslav the Wise and hunting, dances and performances of musicians. There is a sarcophagus of Yaroslav the Wise in the cathedral. St. Sophia is a great sight to visit.