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Exercise 2. Supply the correct mood of the verbs in brackets 1. If I (not to be) what I am, things (to be) so simple. 2. If you (to be allowed) to stay in Canada? What you (to do)? 3. I can only tell you that, if anyone (to suggest) to me yesterday that O’Murphy was a traitor, I (to laugh) in his face. 4. We are foolish and sentimental and melodramatic at twenty-five, but if we (not to be) perhaps we (to be) less wise at fifty. 5. “If it (to be) an accident,” said Sir Henry gently, “I do not think Mrs Bautry (to tell) us this history.” 6. I’m not a doctor. If I (to be), do you think I (to waste) five dollars on you? 7. If I (to be) you I (to do) my hair rather differently. 8. I (not to mind) if he (to say) my pictures were bad, but he said nothing. 9. After all, if he (to have) any talent I (to be) the first to encourage him. 10. I (not to go) if you (not to say) you’d come with me. 11. How it (to be) if I (to drop) around this evening? 12. If only I (to feel) that somebody wanted me, that I was of use to somebody, I (to become) a different person. 13. Your manners are all right. I (not to bring) you here if they (not to be). Don’t be uneasy. 14. If you (to let) me have my way before there (to be) no cause for our trouble tonight. 15. If I (to be) twenty-seven again I suppose I (to be) as big a fool as I was then. 16. Paul believed that his mother never (to say) the things she did if she (to know) that Paul could hear her. Exercise 3. Complete the following sentences using the required Subjunctive Mood 1. If you had been at home … . 2. If I were not so busy … . 3. She wouldn’t have done it if … . 4. What would you answer if … ? 5. You wouldn’t have fallen ill if … . 6. If he had sent a telegram … . 7. The watch wouldn’t have stopped if …. . 8. If it were not raining … . 9. You would get excellent marks if … . 10. If I had known everything … . 11. If it were not so cold … . 12. I’d have got there long ago if … . 13. He would study much better if … . 14. She wouldn’t say so if … . 15. If we knew him better … . 16. The child wouldn’t be crying if … . 17. If you had managed to escape … . Exercise 4. Comment on the word order in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian 1. Had Irene been present, the family circle would have been complete. 2. Had he had time to think about it he would have been certain that he was not told all. 3. It would have been incredible, indeed, had they not been victims themselves. 4. She used to wonder what on earth they would ever do were she to go away or be ill. 5. Jeunne, had she had time to collect her thoughts, would have tried to make some excuse but Louie swept past before Jeunne could say a word. 6. Were it not for the ugly wound upon my hand, all that had passed during those dreadful hours might have been an evil dream. 7. Had I died this morning, they would still be about their business, untouched and uncaring. 8. Hadn’t the doctor told her that it was quite possible she might never have another fit. 9. Had I known who you really were, I should not have invited you to my house last night. 10. You would never have thought had you seen her quarter of an hour later, that so short a while before she had passed through such a weeping. 11. Had he gone to his aunt he would have been sure to meet Lord Hoodbody there. 12. But she also sensed that had he been ill he would have got word to her. *Exercise 5. Translate into English 1. а) Если у него сейчас занятия, нам придется долго ждать. b) Если бы у него сейчас были занятия, нам пришлось бы долго ждать. 2. а) Если я ее увижу в ближайшее время, я, конечно, расскажу ей об этом. b) Если бы я ее увидел в ближайшее время, я бы, конечно, рассказал ей об этом. 3. а) Если он не был это время болен, он посещал тренировки. b) Если бы он не был это время болен, он бы посещал тренировки. 4. а) Если она смогла выбрать время, она просмотрела ваши замечания. b) Если бы она смогла выбрать время, она бы просмотрела ваши замечания. 5. а) Если вы там бывали, вы знаете, как выглядят эти места. b) Если бы вы там побывали, вы бы знали, как выглядят эти места. *Exercise 6. Replace the infinitives by the correct form of the subjunctive mood 1. But for the toothache I (to enjoy) the concert. 2. But for him we still (to sit) here waiting for the car. 3. But for my smile he (to believe) me. 4. The children (to sleep) in the open air but for the rain. 5. Nobody (to recognize) him but for the scar on his left cheek. 6. But for his severe look the child (not to begin) crying. 7. But for the accent with which he speaks nobody (to say) he is not Russian. 8. One (may take) him for a Russian but for the accent with which he speaks. 9. But for the late hour I (to stay) here longer. 10. But for the darkness they (not to lose) their way. 11. But for the fog we (to continue) our way. 12. But for the heavy bag she (to go) there also on foot. 13. I (to read) the book sooner but for the small print. 14. But for his assistance it (to be) impossible to do the work in time. 15. But for the hot climate he (to go) there together with us. 16. But for Fieta Lanny (to see) by Gert in his own house, and something terrible (may happen). 17. Lanny probably (to learn) never that he was the son of old Gert Villier but for Mako and Isaac. Exercise 7. Complete the following A 1. But for the rain the tourists … . 2. But for the late hour we … . 3. I … but for you. 4. The plane … but for the sudden change of weather. 5. But for the fact that we did not know the language … . 6. But for your being so careless … . 7. The Gadfly … from prison but for the fit of sickness. 8. But for his mother’s unhappy marriage to Mr. Murdstone David’s life … . B 1. Если бы не важность этого дела, я бы остался дома. 2. Если бы не гроза, мы бы уже подходили к вершине. 3. Я бы присоединился к вашей компании, если бы не неожиданный приезд моего знакомого. 4. Если бы не этот веселый и интересный человек, мы бы чувствовали себя неловко среди незнакомых людей. 5. Мы бы так и не узнали, что он за человек, если бы не этот случай. 6. Мы бы все время работали точно по плану, если бы не эта маленькая задержка. Exercise 8. Make the condition or concession less probable by using the subjunctive mood M o d e l: If I am late, don't wait for me. Should I be late, don't wait for me. 1. If I see him, I shall warn him of the postponement. 2. If you come back soon, ring me up. 3. Even if there is nothing new, you are to report to say so. 4. If he insists on it, they are likely to withdraw the motion. 5. If she asks you for an immediate answer, try to delay as long as you can under any pretext. 6. The party can leave earlier if a spell of good weather sets in. 7. If you meet with any difficulty, you may come to thrash the matter out any time you find it fit. 8. If there are any changes, the committee will know. 9. I can give you a lift if your driver does not come in good time. 10. We shall have to include it in the schedule even if it means striking out some other item. Exercise 9. Paraphrase the following so as to use the subjunctive mood in adverbial clauses of condition and concession 1. If you happen to be present at the ceremonial meeting, congratulate them on our behalf. 2. The snow shields are meant to protect the track against snowdrifts in case of a strong wind. 3. If you are lucky enough to get tickets for the show, will you spare me one? 4. I am sure nobody will have it much against you even if you make a mistake. 5. If you chance to hear anything from or of him, they would be most grateful if you let them know. 6. They will try their best to render you every support if there is the slightest possibility. 7. And even if the letter by any occasion turns up at your office, please return it to us unopened. 8. If you happen to come across this book, secure a copy for me. 9. Even if it happens so that we shall not find you in, we shall not go away and shall wait for you. 10. Come and see us here any time next year. If you chance to come in autumn, you'll enjoy a lot of fruit. Exercise 10. Translate into English. 1. Если вы случайно будете в Горьком, обязательно посмотрите памятник Чкалову. 2. Случись мне увидеть этот словарь, а) я бы его купил, b) я его обязательно куплю. 3. Если поезд будет опаздывать, а) дайте нам телеграмму, b) я дам вам телеграмму, в) я бы дал телеграмму. 4. А что если он не придет? 5. Скажите, что я направил вас, если он вас вдруг не узнает. 6. Даже если он ничего вам не скажет, не думайте, что он ничего не заметил. 7. Будете проходить мимо непременно загляните к нам. 8. Будь я снова в этих местах, обязательно сходил бы на охоту. 9. Вам придется обстоятельно обосновать свои выводы, даже если некоторые из них покажутся, сами собой разумеющимися. 10. Позвоните мне, пожалуйста, если вы неожиданно задержитесь. 11. Если бы вам довелось побывать в нашем городе еще раз, я надеюсь, вы не забыли бы дать нам знать об этом? 12. А что если она вдруг забудет об этом? 13. Доведись нам снова встретиться, мы уже будем старыми знакомыми. 14. Даже если бы за это время и произошли какие-то изменения, они все равно не повлияли бы на принципиальное решение вопроса. 15. А что если самолет не вылетит вовремя? 16. Даже если бы он спросил вас об этом, не говорите ему ничего. 17. Даже если бы вы узнали меня, не подавайте вида. Exercise 11. Translate the sentences into English 1. Если бы я не знал его так хорошо, я бы не поверил тому, что он мне только что рассказал. 2. Мы все были бы рады, если бы он имел успех на завтрашнем вечере. 3. О, если бы я была тогда достаточно взрослой, чтобы понять всю серьезность положения! 4. Если бы ты положила книгу на место, она была бы сейчас здесь. 5. Если бы они начали эту работу сразу, они смогли бы закончить ее вовремя. 6. Я бы давно ей написала, если бы знала адрес. 7. Если бы сейчас было потеплее, я надела бы новое летнее пальто. 8. Будь я тогда там сама, я бы уладила это дело. 9. Если бы вы были внимательнее на прошлом уроке, вы бы сейчас лучше знали материал. 10. Ах, если бы только мы могли вам все объяснить! 11. Где бы ты меня ждал, если бы мы условились встретиться. 12. Если бы он не был болен тогда, он мог бы оказаться в гораздо большей опасности. 13. Кто знает, как бы он поступил, если бы услышал об этом раньше. 14. Я бы давно ответила на твой вопрос, если бы могла. 15. Все были бы рады, если бы вы зашли к нам еще раз до вашего отъезда. 16. Вы бы чувствовали себя лучше, если бы больше гуляли. 17. Ты бы не разбил вазу, если бы был осторожнее. 18. Я бы не бранила тебя, знай я тогда то, что ты говоришь мне сейчас. Exercise 12. Comment on the use of the Subjunctive Mood in object clauses after the verb to wish and translate the sentences into Russian 1. He wished now that when the director of his firm spoke to him he had answered differently. 2. I wish I knew how you reached your results. 3. I only wish that you could come with me, Watson, but I fear that it won’t do. 4. She wished that it had been possible not to cause those two people such fearful distress. 5. “I wish you hadn’t got such sharp eyes,” she said. 6. I wished I hadn’t wasted so much money when I got there. 7. I wish I deserved your compliment but I don’t. 8. He had nothing against skiing – he wished he had had time to take it up when he was a young man. 9. He wished he felt more conviction on the point. 10. Oh, I wish I hadn’t sent him that letter telling him to take care of himself. 11. I know this none of my business. But I wish I knew what it’s all about. 12. I wonder if we ought to have played that trick on Miss Reid. I almost wish we’d left her alone. 13. I wish you could stay and then we could talk over my picture. 14. I only wish it had lasted twice as long. 15. I always remember everything. Some people wish I didn’t. 16. I wish you didn’t have to go. Why must you? Exercise 13. Paraphrase the following sentences so as to use the Subjunctive Mood after the verb to wish 1. He was sorry he couldn't join us. 2. It's a pity you were absent yesterday. 3. I'd like him to be more polite. 4. They are sorry they didn't invite her. 5. He was disappointed that he would not be able to see the film. 6. I regret now not having told her all the truth then. 7. What a pity you can't swim. 8. I'm awfully sorry I kept you waiting so long. 9. It's a pity I couldn't go to the theatre with you. 10. I'm very sorry that I have disturbed you. 11. It's a pity you are leaving so soon. 12. I'd like to see the film again. 13. It was a pity we could not see the stage well. 14. They were sorry they hadn't taken a taxi and had missed their train. Exercise 14. Supply the correct form of the Subjunctive Mood of the verbs in brackets 1. Oh, I wish I (not to send) him that letter. I'd give anything to take it back. 2. I wish I (to be) as sure as you. 3. But he wished that there (to be) some way in which he could help the young lawyer. 4. "I wish I (not to cry) so much," said Alice trying to find her way out. 5. And here I wish I (can) tell you half of the things Alice used to say. 6. I rather wished Poirot (to be) there. 7. I wish I (to know) it was your friend. 8. He wished he (to come) by air. 9. I wish I (to know) what to do now. 10.I wish that poor Strickland (to be) still alive. 11. I wish I (to know) it was your birthday, Lady Windermere, I would have covered the whole street in front of your house with flowers. 12. I wish they (to be) back. 13.1 wished I (to have) enough confidence so that I could transfer some to her. But I didn't. 14. I wish I never (to hear) of it. 15. I wish to (to have) bicycles. 16. I wish I (to know) where we are going. 17. I wish that I (to be) with the British. It would have been much simpler. *Exercise 15. Translate into English using the Subjunctive Mood in object clauses 1. Как жаль, что вы были так неосторожны. Этого бы не случилось, если бы вы послушали совета наших друзей. 2. Как жаль, что это произошло в ваше отсутствие. 3. Жаль, что вы не интересуетесь искусством. 4. Я теперь жалею, что не захватила с собой таблетки от головной боли. 5. Ты пожалеешь, что не пошел со мной. 6. Жаль, что вы не сохранили письмо. 7. Хоть бы ей кто-нибудь сказал, что это невежливо. 8. Ей очень хотелось, чтобы кто-нибудь заметил ее и спросил, что она тут делает. 9. Хорошо, если бы вы всегда приходили вовремя. 10. Жаль, что вы не смогли посмотреть этот матч. 11. Досадно, что преподаватель обращает мало внимания на ваше произношение. 12. Хотелось бы мне, чтобы вы были осторожнее в следующий раз. 13. Как жаль, что я не могу как следует описать вам сцену, которая затем последовала. 14. Как жаль, что доктор ушел. Я не спросила его, когда принимать лекарство. 15. Обидно, что мы не знаем его адреса. Мы могли бы сходить к нему сегодня же. 16. Жаль, что в детстве меня не учили никакому иностранному языку. 17. Она жалела, что ей не было слышно, о чем говорили внизу. 18. Я бы хотела, чтобы ты содержал все свои вещи в порядке. 19. Напрасно он не посвятил свою жизнь математике. Это его любимый предмет с детства. 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.I 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. |