Exercise 7. Study the use of the Infinitive as a predicate in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian. 1. Our purpose is to give an answer to the unsolved problem. 2. The important thing is to
understand what we are doing, rather than to get the right answer. 3. The aim is to discuss the
impact of scientific activity on technology. 4. Perhaps the greatest problem at present is to have
some idea of this new phenomenon. 5. The task o f our research group is to analyze recent
developments in this field. 6. One important thing is to develop a special apparatus suited for the
experiment. 7. The aim o f the book is to review recent developments in the field o f research. 8. The
most important thing is to focus attention on the project. 9. The purpose o f our seminar is to suggest
new ideas. 10. An important thing is to learn from the past experience.
Exercise 8. Translate the phrases in brackets in which the infinitive is used as parenthesis. Use the following prompts: to say nothing of; to put it briefly; to generalize; to illustrate; to conclude; to take an example; to be on the safe side; to tell the truth; to sum up; to p u t it another way. 1. (По правде говоря), the results have no direct bearing on the problem under
investigation. 2. (Если подвести итог), these problems are studied for the possibilities, which they
hold for practical application. 3. (Иными словами), the experimental procedure must suit the
purpose of the experiment. 4. (Чтобы не рисковать), test the apparatus before the experiment. 5.
(Например), a prediction o f m an’s possible landing on the Moon was made in 1961, only eight
years before the actual event. 6. (В заключение), a definite science politics is needed if the
development of science is to favor the best interests o f the country. 7. (Для иллюстрации), let us
give another example. 8. (Обобщая вышесказанное), we can say that the experiment was a great
success. 9. (Короче говоря), this stage o f the experiment was a failure. 10. (He говоря уже о) the
results of the conference, its very holding is o f great significance for scientists.
