Упражнение 328.

Замените придаточные предложения оборотами с герундием, поставив где требуется, соответствующий предлог:
1. Do you mind if I close the window?
2. The doctor insisted that I should stay at home.
3. Will you object if I smoke here?
4. There is a probability that he will be appointed chief engineer at our plant.
5. There is no chance that they will call on us tonight.
6. There is no possibility that we shall see him this week.
7. There is no hope that you will receive a letter from him soon.
8. We were informed that the ship had arrived at the port.
9. You will excuse me if I ask you again.
10. We insisted that he should come with us.
11. Would you mind if he came to your lecture?
12. I have heard that your son has been awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
13. There is no fear that I shall forget.

Ответы.

1. Do you mind my closing the window?
2. The doctor insisted on my staying at home.
3. Will you object to my smoking here?
4. There is a probability of his being appointed chief engineer at our plant.
5. There is no chance of their calling on us tonight.
6. There is no possibility of our seeing him this week.
7. There is no hope of your receiving a letter from him soon.
8. We were informed of the ship having arrived at the port (or: in port).
9. You will excuse my asking you again.
10. We insisted on his coming with us.
11. Would you mind his coming to your lecture?
12. I have heard of your son's having been awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
13. There is no fear of my forgetting.


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