10 упражнений по теме «The Infinitives» для уровней Upper Intermediate и Advanced

Чаще всего в учебниках инфинитив даётся в сравнении с герундием, однако грамматическая тема The Infinitives сама по себе достаточно объёмная. Что ещё важнее, эти конструкции могут использоваться в любой теме, которую вы разбираете в рамках курса английского языка с высокими уровнями.
Предлагаем 10 интересных и необычных упражнений, которые вы сможете включить в комплекс заданий по теме The Infinitives. Для удобства они распределены по этапам: controlled practice, semi-controlled practice, freer practice. Не обязательно использовать все задания сразу на одном уроке.
Содержание:
1. Функции инфинитива и инфинитивные конструкции
2. Упражнения по теме The Infinitives
1. Функции инфинитива и инфинитивные конструкции
Инфинитив — это неличная форма глагола. Он обладает относительным временем, категориями вида и залога. Инфинитив может употребляться с частицей to (маркированный инфинитив) и без неё (bare infinitive). В предложении инфинитив может выполнять функции подлежащего, именной части составного именного сказуемого, дополнения, определения и обстоятельства.
Студентам не обязательно знать теоретические положения, чтобы употреблять инфинитив в речи. Важно представлять эту конструкцию в контексте, в реальных примерах употребления.
Предлагаем удобную обобщающую таблицу с наиболее частыми случаями употребления инфинитива, которые обязательно понадобятся вашим ученикам с уровнями Upper Intermediate и Advanced.
The construction | Examples |
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1. After certain verbs: afford, appear, demand, fail, fight, happen, neglect, pretend, propose, prove, refuse, seem, threaten, undertake, etc. | My son refused to do his homework! |
2. After certain adjectives and nouns: ashamed, curious, eager, likely, surprised, shocked, welcome, wrong, etc.; attempt, desire, fool, opportunity, place, reason, time, etc. | I use every opportunity to do sports. |
3. After «something», «anything», «nothing». | You have nothing to worry about. |
4. After «only» to show a surprising or disappointing result. | I started cooking a salad only to realise that I had forgotten to buy cucumbers. |
5. With a question word before the infinitive. | I’m willing to know what to say at the job interview. |
6. In the construction «verb + object + infinitive» with some verbs: arrange (+ for), choose, consider, expect, plan (+ for), require, wait (+ for), etc. | I didn’t expect them to be watching this TV series. |
7. With certain structures: too + adverb/adjective, so + adverb/adjective + as, adjective/adverb + enough, enough + noun. | He is experienced enough to tackle the issue. |
Предложите студенту посмотреть таблицу и с помощью CCQs (concept checking questions — вопросы на проверку понимания изученного материала) введите новые конструкции.
2. Упражнения по теме The Infinitives
Controlled practice
1) After certain verbs. | a) I was shocked not to have been invited to the concert. |
2) After certain adjectives and nouns. | b) They argued all day only to realise that they both were wrong. |
3) After «something», «anything», «nothing». | c) I wanted to find out who to ask in this situation. |
4) After «only» to show a surprising or disappointing result. | d) My neighbours demanded to know where the music was coming from. |
5) With a question word before the infinitive. | e) She spoke loudly enough to be heard. |
6) In the construction verb + object + infinitive. | f) I didn’t read anything to be angry about. |
7) With certain structures (too, so, enough). | g) I don’t wait for my in-laws to come tomorrow. |
Ответы: 1) d 2) a 3) f 4) b 5) c 6) g 7) e
Only; ashamed; something; too; wanted; time; enough.
- She worked late last night, _____ to realise that she had forgotten an important meeting this morning.
- My parents believe I am experienced _____ to pursue my dreams without worrying too much about stability.
- He felt _____ to admit that he sometimes struggled with balancing work and family life.
- They _____ to have a flexible work schedule to spend more time with their children.
- They decided to renovate their home because there was _____ to improve its appeal for potential buyers.
- The prices in the supermarket next to our block of flats are _____ extortionate to buy the food there.
- It’s _____ to look through the budget again to see how we can save more for our family vacation.
Ответы: 1. only 2. enough 3. ashamed 4. wanted 5. something 6. too 7. time
Это языковое упражнение можно сразу же превратить в условно-речевое (этап semi-controlled practice), если вы предложите заменить некоторые идеи своими. Для этого подчеркните идеи в каждом предложении.
Больше интересных статей:
Example: My colleague seems be exhausted. My colleague seems to be exhausted.
a) She felt ashamed admit that she neglected her personal life in pursuit of career advancement.
b) I planned my long-awaited vacation only see an important deadline pushed up unexpectedly.
c) He made several attempts see his colleagues after work, but their busy schedules made it difficult.
d) I must admit that I have something tell my supervisor about my need for a more flexible schedule.
e) Many employees are eager take advantage of remote work options to better balance their responsibilities.
f) It was so kind as show her how to better manage her time between work projects and family commitments.
g) There are many reasons opt for a four-day workweek, including increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
h) Sometimes you have to decide what you can undertake juggle work demands and personal interests.
Ответы:
a) ashamed to admit
b) only to see
c) attempts to see
d) something to tell
e) eager to take
f) so kind as to show
g) reasons to opt for
h) undertake to juggle
Semi-controlled practice
a) I never pretend…
b) I started… only…
c) My friend is… enough…
Задание прекрасно подходит для групповых уроков и работы в парах. Если преподаёте индивидуально, то дополнительно включите предложения, рассказывающие о вас самих, а затем предложите ученику определить неверные из них.





Example: She finished her text only to realise that she was using the English keyboard.
Упражнение можно дополнить следующим этапом и предложить описать ситуацию самостоятельно, при этом стараться обязательно использовать инфинитив.
enough | place | likely |
only | too young | fail |
wrong | shocked | how |
Темы, которые могут вас вдохновить:
- Handling noisy neighbours.
- Living with your extended family.
- My career challenges.
- Travelling and souvenirs.
a) Considering your career from a new perspective might help your professional growth.
b) There are numerous preconceptions about climbing the career ladder.
c) There is nothing wrong if a person opts out of parenthood.
d) If you’re a narrow-minded person, it might affect your chances of success in your career.
Возможные ответы:
a) Try to use any opportunity to consider your career from a new perspective because it might help your professional growth.
b) You’ll hear enough preconceptions to be considered if you want to climb the career ladder.
c) There is nothing wrong with the fact that some people start planning their family only to realise they don’t want to have children.
d) If you’re a narrow-minded person, it is likely to affect your chances of success in your career.
Если хотите облегчить задачу ученику, то в скобках можете предложить конструкцию с инфинитивом для каждого утверждения.
Freer practice

В упражнение можно добавить соревновательный момент: предложите студенту или каждой группе/паре учеников по очереди предлагать идеи. При этом тот игрок или пара, которая не сможет назвать свой вариант, проигрывает.
- If you’re bringing up children on your own, you must be thrifty.
- Many people find themselves needing to opt out of certain social events to focus more on family.
- Doting on your children is harmful for their future.
- Parents should teach their children to look at any problem from different perspectives.
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