Grammar exercises (Упражнения по грамматике). Grammar exercises
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Exercise 16. Comment on the use of the Subjunctive Mood in clauses introduced by as if and as though. 1. For a moment or two she remained by the desk, one hand touching the telephone, as if a thread of contact still remained. 2. He was not so well-dressed as Robert, who always looked as though he had stepped out of a shop-window, but he wore his old clothes as though it didn't much matter what one wore. 3. He had been feeling more comfortable every day, in fact he was beginning to feel as if he'd never been away. 4. He found Brenner standing on the sidewalk in his dirty raincoat and shaking as though he were suffering from a malarial attack. 5. He looked at me as though he wanted to ask me something. 6. "I'm glad you could come, gentlemen." Curtis O'Keefe informed them, as if this meeting had not been planned weeks ahead. 7. She looked fresh and clean as though nothing had happened to her that night. 8. She looked at me as though that were the end of the interview and she expected me to get up and take myself off. 9. She looked as though she had been crying. 10. Hurstwood gazed at it a moment as if something were scratching him. 11. It was Sunday, and there was a feeling of quietness, a silence as though nature were at rest. 12. A convulsion racked him as though he had been touched by a high-tension wire. 13. His heart laboured as though it were pumping sand, not blood, not liquid, he thought. 14.1 sat in the garden feeling as though I were home again. 15. It was as if someone he had never known had written the story. 16. There was a pause, with heavy breathing, as if a moment of emotion were being controlled. 17. It was as if Marthy had received a physical blow and were rocking on her feet. 18. When he finally broke the silence his voice was as hoarse as though he had been shouting inside himself. Exercise 17. Supply the necessary forms of the Subjunctive Mood in clauses introduced by as if and as though. 1. Whenever I saw them it looked as though they (to be) on very good terms with one another. 2. The knife shone as though it just (to come) out of the workshop. 3. As I opened my door I seemed to hear a changing sound as if a mass of metal (to fall). 4. Suddenly the voice was clear and strong as if Constance (to be) in another room of the hotel. 5. Fred wasn't shy, and he talked to Gracie's parents as though he (to know) them all his life. 6. His tanned, smooth skin looked as though a razor never (to touch) it. 7. You behave as if you (to be married) to her already. 8. You look as though you (not to have) much sleep the last night or two. 9. She noticed a shade of thought pass over his face as if he (to begin) to realize that things were changed. 10. He felt as if he (to catch) cold. 11. He leaned against the desk, and upon my word he was shaking as though he (to get) fever. 12. He looked аs if he (to step) from the pages of "Pickwick Papers". 13. She always smelled as though she just (to come) from a long walk in a forest. 14. She clutched the letter to her heart as though she (to think) I would take it from her. 15. He looked as if he (not to have) a meal for a week, and I hadn't the heart to refuse him. 16. Sharon frowned as if she (to be puzzled). 17. He looked as if he (not to sleep) much lately. Exercise 18. Translate the sentences into English. 1. Вы так загорели, словно все лето провели на юге. 2. Она смотрела на меня, как будто не узнавая. 3. Вы так много курите, как будто вы чем-то взволнованы. 4. Я уверена, он сделает вид, будто слышит об этом впервые. 5. Что с вами? У вас такой вид, будто вам нехорошо. 6. Она ведет себя так, будто она ребенок. 7. Минуту, другую он стоял посреди комнаты, как будто не зная, что делать. 8. Почему вы смотрите на меня так, словно я говорю неправду? 9. Она говорила и смеялась, словно играла на сцене. 10. Я люблю тебя так, как любил бы собственную сестру. 11. У меня было такое чувство, будто мы говорим с ним на разных языках. 12. Я уверена, он будет держаться так, будто не чувствует никакой боли. 13. Она дышала так тяжело, как будто бежала всю дорогу. 14. Он говорит так, как будто повторяет чьи-то слова. 15. У вас такой вид, словно вы не знаете, куда идти. 16. Он говорил о вас так, будто хорошо вас знает. 17. Я помню все так четко, словно это произошло вчера. 18. Почему у тебя такой вид, будто ты мне не веришь? 19. Похоже, что все уже ушли. 20. У меня такое чувство, будто меня обманули. 21. Он говорит так, как будто ему не семнадцать лет, а семьдесят. Exercise 19. Comment on the use of the synthetic form of the Present Subjunctive and translate the sentences into Russian. a) 1. She suggested that this date be a day of international solidarity. 2. He demanded that his honour be satisfied. 3. They proposed to him that he become one of their gang. 4. Arrange with the telephone calls so that every month I get a list of all the calls. 5. It is proposed that these measures be discussed at a conference on military defence and disarmament in Europe. 6. It is important, however, that no hasty actions be taken which could complicate the situation. 7. I suggest that we go to Cannes and find out everything about the yacht. 8. "I'd suggest," said the old man mildly, "that you read the message." 9. "How many Samuel Adamses are there?" – "Only one, the Lord be praised." 10. Do you know that every man of rank and figure in this province is desirous that his daughter be married to a man who never saw her? 11. I think you should take it with you, Charlie. And I suggest you show it to Joe Pearson. b) Replace the infinitives in brackets by the correct form of the subjunctive mood (give two variants). 1. It is necessary that students (to take interest) in public life. 2. It was suggested that we (to start) at dawn. 3. It was ordered that the project (to submit) for discussion at the preliminary session. 4. It is requested that the ticket (to retain) till the end of the performance. 5. It is desirable that you (to keep) us regularly informed of your whereabouts. 6. Was it so important that he (to be) present? 7. It is not advisable that the children (to leave) alone. 8. It is recommended that the medicine (to keep) in a dark and cool place. Exercise 20. Translate into English using the subjunctive mood. 1. «Желательно, чтобы вы повторили (revise) все слова перед контрольной работой», - сказал преподаватель. 2. Он настаивал на том, чтобы ему передали всю дополнительную информацию. 3. Я требую, чтобы он ушел. 4. Комиссия предложила включить его в список. 5. Мы предлагаем им сделать перерыв. 6. Детям необходимо спать на открытом воздухе. 7. Вы должны наконец настоять, чтобы он возвращался домой вовремя. 8. Комитету рекомендовано разработать новую программу. 9. Председатель (chairman) предложил отложить вопрос. 10. Профессор требует от нас сдавать работы в напечатанном виде. 11. Предлагаю сделать это упражнение сейчас. 12. Погода хорошая, и я рекомендую всем прогуляться до станции пешком. Exercise 21. Find and correct the mistakes if any. 1. I cannot give him such a job. I wish he were light-minded. 2. It was desirable that all participants came on time. 3. If he would go there, I did not come. 4. He insisted that everybody would sign the paper. 5. He looks upon the cottage as if it is his property. 6. If he had come a bit earlier, he would have time to say goodbye to you. 7. She wished she had never mentioned his name. 8. Was it so important that he be present? 9. Should he could do it, he would do it. 10. I demand that he is taken to hospital immediately. Exercise 22. Translate the sentences into English. 1. Как жаль, что мы потратили так много времени напрасно. 2. На вашем месте я бы знал, что делать. 3. Этот фильм понравился бы мне больше, если бы он был односерийным. 4. Она смотрит на меня, будто знает меня. Наверное, мы где-нибудь встречались. 5. Его доклад не был бы таким скучным, если бы он привел больше фактов. 6. Думаю, нам пора разжечь костер. 7. Жаль, что я не пообедал дома. 8. Если бы вы не сидели на сквозняке, вы бы не простудились. 9. Никто тебя и слушать бы там не стал. 10. Если бы не случай, мы никогда бы не встретились. 11. Жаль, что вы не подождали меня. Мы поехали бы осматривать город вместе. 12. Если бы он знал, что лекция не состоится, он не пригласил бы профессора Джонсона. 13. Жаль, что вы ничем не интересуетесь. 14. Если бы не серьезное выражение его лица, мы приняли бы это за шутку. 15. Мы ничего об этом не знали; мы никогда не согласились бы на это. 16. Ах, если бы я подумала об этом, когда еще не было поздно! 17. Если бы не Джордж, все было бы испорчено. 18. Артур не изменил бы своего решения, даже если бы Джемма попросила его об этом. 19. Если бы вы только знали, как я волновалась! 20. Жаль, что меня не было с вами, когда это случилось. 21. Если бы не акцент, никто не сказал бы, что он не русский. 22. Если бы вы хорошо подготовились к контрольной работе, вы не сделали бы в ней так много ошибок. 23. Я бы тебе позвонил, да у вас телефон не работал. 24. Жаль, что я уехал из Кейптауна. Лучше бы мне было там остаться. 25. О, если бы всегда была весна, сияло солнце и небо было безоблачным! 26. Он бы тотчас ушел, если бы не Лиззи. 27. Вам давно пора знать эти правила. Мы повторяем их на каждом уроке. 28. Будь я на вашем месте, я бы опубликовал эти стихи. 29. Он не поехал бы туда в тот вечер, если бы знал, что его друга не будет дома. 30. Мне бы не хотелось, чтобы вы расстраивались из-за таких пустяков. Exercise 23. Translate the sentences into English.
Grammar Tests Test 1. Tenses. Choose the right variant 1. He ____ for some time before a servant ___ and ___ what he ___. a) knocked, opened, asked, wasted b) was knocking, opened, asked, was wanting c) had been knocking, opened, asked, wanted d) had knocked, had opened, had asked, had wanted 2. The doctor ___ there ___ nothing to worry about if the fever ___ above 38, 5. a) said, was, would not go b) tells, is, will go c) says, had been, went d) said, was, did not go 3. I ____ a wash and a brush up before starting to go to the luncheon Tom ___ me to, when they ___ me from the desk to say that he ___ below. a) had, was invited, were ringing, had been b) was having, invited, had rung, was c) was having, had invited, rang, was d) had been having, had invited, had rung, had been 4. While we __ at ___ lunch, a letter __ to me from my sister. a) were, __, was delivered b) had ,been, a, was being delivered c) were, the, had been delivered d) have been, __, has been delivered 5. Some day I ___ to Paris to revisit all the places where I ___ in the time of my youth. I __ them for a quarter of a century or so. a) will have gone, have lived, haven’t seen b) am going, had lived, did not see c) will go, lived, haven’t seen d) will be going, had lived, hadn’t seen 6. Hardly ___ asleep __ an alarm clock ___. a) have I gone, than, will ring b) had I gone, when, rang c) I had gone, that, had rung d) was I going, as, was ringing 7. We ____ continue our research unless he ___ us. a) can’t, won’t help b) will not be able to, does not help c) can, will help d) won’t be able to, helps 8. We ____ him in many moods, but none of us ___ him to do a cruel thing. a) see, ever know b) see, don’t ever know c) have seen, have known d) have seen, haven’t ever known 9. He needed to feel that he ___, that he ___ here, and that his word a) was being listened to, was commanding, was always obeyed b) is being listened to, is commanding, is always obeyed c) was listened to, was being commanding, was always being obeyed d) is listened to, is being commanding, was always being obeyed 10. Look! What ___ beautiful view! The sun ___ yet, but the grey sky __ near the horizon. a) ___, was not appeared, is parted d) ___, did not appear, parted c) the, has not been appeared, has parted d) a, has not appeared, is parted 11. When he saw that someone ____ at him, he did not immediately realize who this someone ___. a) looked, is b) was looking, was c) has been looking, is d) had looked, was beibg 12. While our coffee ___, I ____ him our sad story which impressed him__. a) was making, told, greatly b) was being made, said, great c) had been made, told, great d) was being made, told, greatly 13. It ___ in the night, but now there ___ sunshine. a) has rained, was b) had rained, had been c) is raining, is being d) has been raining, is 14. As he___ the room that morning, Ann __ up the letter which she __. a) was entered, was holding, had just received b) was entering, has held, has just received c) entered, was holding, had just received d) had entered, held, has just received 15. I ___ a note with the address of the hotel and the boy’s name into his pocket ___ he ___ his way. a) have put provided, will lose b) will put, providing, will have lost c) have put, in case, lost d) will have put, when, have lost 16. They ___, but as they ____ me there ___ a hush. a) were talking, saw, was b) are balking, have seen, had been c) had been talking, will see, would be d) have been talking, had seen, will be 17. Come on, if the sun ___ before we __ home, we ___ our way. a) has set, reach, will lose b) will have set, will reach, lose c) will have set, reach, will lose d) has been set, will reach, lose 18. ___when he ___ her for first time a) Tell me, has met b) Say me, had met c) Say to me, net d) Tell me, met 19. He was tired and by the time I ___, he ___ asleep. a) have come, has fallen b) came, fell c) came, had fallen d) had come, had fallen 20. The great majority of students ____ present at the conference, ___ great number of them ___ to listen to your lecture and each of them __ ready to answer your questions. a) are, A, want, is b) are, The, want, is c) is, A, want, are d) is, The, wants, has, been Test 2. Modal Verbs Choose the right variant 1. "They ____ an excellent vacancy last week. You ____ an opportunity of getting it," he reproached me.
2. He had to earn ____ living at ____ an early age, ____?
3. We ____ a camera because we never _____ a chance to use it.
4. The line is busy; somebody ____ on the telephone now.
5. You ____ this! See how ___ she is.
6. He says that nothing ____, because it is too ____. But I don’t believe a single word ____; they ____ us.
7. I managed to come here at half past six. But I ____. They ____.
8. If she doesn't take care of ____, she ____ have a nervous breakdown and ____ to hospital.
9. He ____ his wallet himself, it ____.
10. You ____ a message at least! We ____ for two hours.
11. The only trouble is that I ___ my exams in spring and ___ them now.
12. The plane ___ at 5 a.m. and in this hurry-scurry she ___ the tickets on the table.
13. Why ____ he take the scandal on himself? It is not ____.
14. You ____ to him. His information is ____.
15. It is not worth ___ to ___ bed of he ____ at five.
16. They have made me ____ that I ___ selfish about it.
17. It ____ late when I ___ home; there were no people in the street.
18. You ____ worry, you ____ always rely on me in this matter.
19. You ____ this device. It ____ dangerous.
20. I _____ my job. I _____ you before.
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