В пособии рассматриваются основные моменты английской грамматики: части речи имя существительное, имя прилагательное и наречие; видо-временные формы глагола; модальные глаголы; неличные формы глагола

C. The ‘Nominative-with-the-infinitive’ construction is used:
1. after adjectives likely, unlikely, certain, sure in combination with the
link-verb to be. Simple infinitive very often refers the action to the future.
He is likely to know her address. Он, вероятно, знает ее адрес.
The goods are unlikely to be Маловероятно, что (Вряд ли)
unloaded today. товары будут разгружены сегодня.
They are certain to come to . Они непременно придут на
the party вечеринку.
He is sure to be asked about it. Его непременно спросят об этом.


2. note the position of not in sentences with likely and in sentences with
certain and sure:
He is not likely to come today. Он, вероятно, не придет сегодня.
He is certain not to come to work. Он наверняка не придет на работу.
He is sure not to be asked about it. Его наверняка не спросят об этом.

17. For + Object + Infinitive

1. This structure is often used after certain adjectives:
a) Adjectives that express importance or urgency: (un) important, essential,
vital, (un)necessary, pointless. The sentence is often introduced by It is.
It is essential for the classrooms to have plenty of light.
It’s pointless for three of us to go: one will be enough.
b. Adjectives that express frequency: common, normal, unusual, rare. The
sentence is often introduced by It is.
Do you think it’s normal for a child to get so tired?
c. Adjectives that express personal reactions to the future: anxious, eager,
delighted.
I’m anxious for the painting to be ready on time.

2. A for-structure is often used after too and enough.

It’s too heavy for you to lift.
I think it’s late enough for us to put Philip to bed.

3. The for-structure is used after certain nouns: plan, idea, suggestion.

Have you heard about the suggestion for Jack to go abroad?
His idea is for us to travel in two different cars.

4. The for-structure is used to express purpose.

We brought some toys for the children to play with.
(=We brought some toys so that the children could play with them.)
For the diet to work properly, you have to follow it very strictly.

5. This structure is not very common after verbs. It can be only used after arrange, suit, take (time) and the verbs with the preposition for: wait for, look for.

Can you arrange for the gold to be delivered on Monday?
When will it suit you for us to call?
It took twenty minutes for the smoke to clear.
We are waiting for the waiter to serve us.