Find the subject and the object expressed by an infinitive, State their types. Translate the sentences into Russian. 1. I find it hard enough to pick my own way along. 2. Herbert…

Let's analyze the sentences one by one to identify the subject and object expressed by an infinitive, state their types, and provide translations into Russian.

1. I find it hard enough to pick my own way along.

   • Subject: I (simple)
   • Object: it (anticipatory) / to pick my own way along (infinitive phrase functioning as object complement)
   • Translation: Мне достаточно трудно выбрать свой путь.

2. Herbert took it on himself to comfort me.

   • Subject: Herbert (simple)
   • Object: it (anticipatory) / to comfort me (infinitive phrase functioning as the object of the preposition)
   • Translation: Херберт взял на себя заботу меня утешить.

3. It is good exercise to climb mountains.

   • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to climb mountains (infinitive phrase functioning as subject complement)
   • Object: None
   • Translation: Это хорошая физическая нагрузка - подниматься в горы.

4. She thought it best to prepare him for the news.

   • Subject: She (simple)
   • Object: it (anticipatory) / to prepare him for the news (infinitive phrase functioning as object complement)
   • Translation: Она решила, что лучше подготовить его к новостям.

5. It is impossible to understand what you mean.

   • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to understand (infinitive phrase functioning as the subject complement)
   • Object: None
   • Translation: Невозможно понять, что вы имеете в виду.

6. Hugo finds it very hard to express himself on paper at all.

   • Subject: Hugo (simple)
   • Object: it (anticipatory) / to express himself on paper (infinitive phrase functioning as object complement)
   • Translation: Хьюго считает очень трудным выражать себя на бумаге.

7. It will be nice to see you.

   • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to see you (infinitive phrase functioning as subject complement)
   • Object: None
   • Translation: Будет приятно увидеть тебя.

8. We didn't think it necessary to paint the walls.

   • Subject: We (simple)
   • Object: it (anticipatory) / to paint the walls (infinitive phrase functioning as object complement)
   • Translation: Мы не считали нужным покрасить стены.

9. It was kind of you to look after the children.

   • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to look after the children (infinitive phrase functioning as the subject complement)
   • Object: None
   • Translation: Это было мило с вашей стороны заботиться о детях.

10. It will be a great surprise to find him at home.

    • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to find him at home (infinitive phrase functioning as the subject complement)
    • Object: None
    • Translation: Это будет большим сюрпризом - обнаружить его дома.

11. It is wrong to laugh at another's weakness.

    • Subject: it (anticipatory) / to laugh at another's weakness (infinitive phrase functioning as subject complement)
    • Object: None
    • Translation: Неправильно смеяться над слабостью другого.

12. She found it hard to focus on any item.

    • Subject: She (simple)
    • Object: it (anticipatory) / to focus on any item (infinitive phrase functioning as object complement)
    • Translation: Она считала трудным сосредоточиться на каком-либо пункте.

13. It was impossible not to pause and read various labels.

    • Subject: it (anticipatory) / not to pause and read (infinitive phrase functioning as subject complement)
    • Object: None
    • Translation: Было невозможно не остановиться и не прочитать различные ярлыки.

These translations maintain the meaning while providing clarity in Russian.