Ex. 112, р. 495 1.
Speaking without
thinking is
shouting without aim. 2. Do you know what is
peculiar about the English rule of
driving? 3. I'm glad to say that the lady didn't keep
us
waiting. 4. I remember
being taken to Paris when I was a very small child. 5. I
strongly suspect Gerald of
knowing about it beforehand, though he swears he didn't.
6. Excuse me for not
writing more at the moment. 7. She never lost the power of
forming quick decisions. 8. He had an air of
being master of his fate, which was his
chief attraction. 9. She denied
having seen me at the concert though I'm sure I saw
her in the stalls. 10. I want to thank her for
looking after the children while I was out.
11. He passed to the front door and out without
seeing us. 12. I enjoy
reading poetry.
13. I don't mind
staying here for a little while. 14. Are you going to keep me
waiting all day? 15. They reproached us for not
coming to the party; they were waiting for us
the whole evening. 16. He suspected her of
giving/having given the police
information about him while the workers were on strike. 17. I sat on the doorstep
thinking over my chances of
escaping from home. 18. There is very little hope of the
work
being done in time. The coat showed evident signs of
being worn/having been worn on the preceding night. 20.
Avoiding the use of the perfect Gerund is quite
common if there is no fear of
misunderstanding.