The train _________ in a minute later, the two brothers parted.

Ответы:

+ coming

− to be coming

− have come

− having come

Решение:

Для того чтобы правильно выполнить это задание, следует знать формы и функции неличных форм глагола, уметь распознавать значения и использовать неличные формы глагола в заданном контексте:
coming – герундий/причастие (Simple Active);
to be coming – инфинитив (Simple Progressive);
have come – инфинитив (Perfect Active);
having come – герундий/причастие (Perfect Active).
Согласно контексту, только вариант ответа coming (причастная форма) является правильным, поскольку данная конструкция – самостоятельный причастный оборот, в котором причастие, имея собственное подлежащее (the train), не связано с подлежащим предложения (the two brothers). В зависимости от контекста данный оборот переводится либо самостоятельным предложением с одним из сочинительных союзов (причем, в то время как, а), либо обстоятельственным придаточным предложением с одним из подчинительных союзов (так как, после того как): «Братья расстались, так как через минуту прибывал поезд».
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When did the McDonald’s company open hundreds restaurants all over the States?
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