Систематизирующий курс грамматики (стр. 5 )

5. Пожалуйста, оставайтесь с больным. Если он вдруг попросит чего-нибудь, скажите доктору.

6. Если бы мы заказали билеты заранее, мы могли бы отправиться на юг на этой неделе.

7. Как жаль, что идет дождь. Дети могли бы пойти погулять.

8. Если бы только он мог помочь нам!

9. Ей хотелось бы владеть английским лучше. Тогда она могла бы читать английский книги в оригинале.

10.Ты ведешь себя как маленький ребенок. Пора тебе быть серьезнее.

Variant 4.

1. Я буду дома весь вечер на случай, если ты передумаешь.

2. Если вдруг возникнут трудности, позвони мне.

3. Я оставил письмо на столе, чтобы он увидел его, как только вернется.

4. Он любит шутить, и что бы он ни сказал, не обижайся на него.

5. Мы требуем, чтобы все условия были соблюдены.

6. Как жаль, что я не умею кататься на коньках так же хорошо, как она. Когда смотришь на нее, кажется, будто она летит.

7. Мы бы не опоздали, даже если вышли бы на 15 минут позже.

8. Было похоже, что она плакала, хотя она делала вид, что ничего не случилось.

9. Если бы он пришел сюда завтра, мы бы обсудили эту проблему.

10. Предположим, он написал бы вам, вы бы стали отвечать?

Variant 5.

1. Да сопутствует вам успеx.

2. Необходимо, чтобы все документы были подготовлены заранее.

3. Странно, что он не смог ответить на такой простой вопрос.

4. Мы все боялись, чтобы мост не обрушился под тяжестью машины.

5. Будете проходить мимо, непременно загляните к нам.

6. Если бы он пришел вчера, мы бы решили эту проблему.

7. Если бы только он успел прийти вовремя!

8. Я думаю, вам лучше сказать им об этом сразу.

9. У него был такой вид, как будто он вот-вот расплачется.

10. Я вовсе не хочу идти на дискотеку. Ведь мне не двадцать лет!

ASSIGNMENT V.

Choose the correct from of a verbal (gerund, infinitive, participle) and comment upon its grammatical categories (tense, voice, aspect) if any.

Variant 1.

1.  Next time we go (house-hunt), remember (ask) the agent for clear directions. I wasted hours (look) for the last house.

2.  Every feature seemed (sharpen) since he saw her last.

3.  We suggested (sleep) in hotels but the children were anxious (camp) out.

4.  They don’t allow (smoke) in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) (set) it on fire, but you can (smoke) in the foyer during the interval.

5.  I had to smile as if I didn’t mind (insult). (11)

Variant 2.

1.  He hasn’t come yet, he must (work) in the reading hall.

2.  The old miser spent all his time (count) his money and (think) up new hiding-places.

3.  He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (rob).

4.  He used (get) up at night sometimes (make) sure it was still there.

5.  My roommate says I have a terrible voice, so I stopped (sing) in the shower.

6.  No one likes (to keep) waiting.

7.  I tried (to tell) you the truth but you wouldn’t listen. (10)

Variant 3.

1.  We could hear the noise of furniture (move).

2.  He would not stop (ask) questions until he made it all clear.

3.  He is said (put away) a small fortune.

4.  But there in nothing now ( wait) for.

5.  (leave) their camp with the first light they reached the peak at dusk.

6.  I don’t like your way (talk).

7.  He appeared (listen).

8.  Young Herndon had done preparatory work at college for a year, but, (not to admit) to the college proper, returned home.

9.  She looks tired, she must (to work) since morning.

10.It’s no good (to deny) that. (10)

Variant 4.

1.  A twelve year-old give was the first (attract) his attention or (attract) by him.

2.  While (obey) my instructions he glanced at me now and then.

3.  (be) away so long he was happy (come) back.

4.  (wound) in the leg he limped a little.

5.  I remember (lock) the door before I left but I forgot (shut) the windows.

6.  Please remember (post) the letter.

7.  At that hour she was unaccustomed (to disturb) by anyone.

8.  She said she was sorry (to miss) it. (11)

Variant 5.

1. (to see) that no one else was coming, Mr. Lincoln rose.

2. Not for the moment did he show surprise at the wedding gift (to present) to him personally.

3. Jack broke the key (to attempt) to lock the door.

4. I just totally forgot (to pay) the phone bill.

5. My job involves (to travel) in the Far East a lot.

6. We regret (to inform) you that your request has been denied.

7. From there he had a clear view of the room, with the advantage that he could avoid (to observe).

8. Sorry, I didn’t phone you. I tried (to find) a phone but there wasn’t one around.

9. She seemed (to misunderstand) you.

10. George denied (to give) Dick any money. (10)

ASSIGNMENT VI.

Find Predicative constructions, name them and comment on their functions.

Variant 1.

1.  No child of his thought of running to him to have a shoe tied or a button fastened. (Du Marier)

2.  And…she stole away home having no heart to see him dance with his water-nymph. (Galsworthy)

3.  I walked to the wood, but it was too wet for me to go inside. (Hasford Johnson)

4.  I was afraid of hurting… Mrs. Micawber’s feelings, she being very sensitive… (Dickens)

5.  He was very attentive to her comfort; she never expressed the slightest with without his hastening to gratify it. (Maugham)

6.  At times he was seen driving with her by people who knew him in a social and commercial way. (Dreiser)

7.  My heart seemed to be rising and sinking within me. (Baldwin)

8.  I can’t imagine your coming to see me at a time when you are fully satisfied with your life and work. (Caldwell)

Variant 2.

1.  He arose very cautiously, as if fearing to find every bone broken. (Hansford Johnson)

2.  That evening the instinct… caused him to pack his things and go to Cannes. (Galsworthy)

3.  When Paul entered… he found her lying in her old dressing-gown, her eyes averted, her face flushed and exhausted. (Lessing)

4.  When she happened to feel ill no one could have been kinder or more thoughtful. (Maugham)

5.  The visitor was heard walking restlessly backwards and forwards. He was also heard talking to himself. (Hartley)

6.  On his will being opened, after a decent interval, it was found to consist of two portions. (James)

7.  Kate sat in absolute dismay, waiting for the other woman to recover herself. (Lawrence)

8.  Before I go, I insist on your answering a question I put to you some time ago. (Wilde)

Variant 3.

1.  He glanced up to see the chairman watching him. (Wilson)

2.  He treated her not as Kitty had seen most men treat their wives, but as though she were a fellow-guest in a country-house. (Maugham)

3.  Of all conceivable persons you… are the most likely to understand. (Wells)

4.  He lay in bed, dressed, with the light burning, until he heard the clock strike three. (Faulkner)

5.  Shut up in her room she could be heard chattering away hour after hour. (Maugham)

6.  She was thinking of Roger coming to her, marrying her. (Snow)

7.  I still don’t think it would be wise for you to oppose it. (Sanders)

8.  You can have no idea of… how I have missed the thought of your being near me somewhere! (Horgan)

Variant 4.

1.  Wilson looked around and saw Goldstein sitting alone at the next tent, writing a letter. (Mailer)

2.  Perhaps having written this to you I may never show it to you or leave it for you to see. (Wells)

3.  He had called there three times now without her being able to see him. (Galsworthy)

4.  She seemed to do him a favour when she gave him the opportunity of doing something tiresome for her. (Maugham)

5.  It was so frightening that Kitty, her nerves failing her, opened her mouth to scream. (Maugham)

6.  He suffered from dyspepsia, and he might often be seen sucking a tablet of pepsin. (Maugham)

7.  Then suddenly he heard the gate close. (Galsworthy)

8.  What can be the possible use of Larry’s learning dead languages? (Maugham)

Variant 5.

1.  It seemed shameful to Wilson for them to drink without including anyone else in the squad. (Mailer)

2.  That angry afternoon appeared to have happened so long ago that to apologize now for what had been said was foolish. (Wilson)

3.  I lit a cigarette and watched the red end mirrored in the water. (Snow)

4.  They saw the white china knob of the handle slowly turn. (Maugham)

5.  She was being observed, and by someone who resented her being here. (Lessing)

6.  She leaned against him, her knees shaking, and he was afraid that she would faint. (Maugham)

7.  Martha was seen staring at the tree. (Lessing)

8.  She heard Miss Reba’s voice booming from somewhere and listened to her toiling slowly up the stairs. (Faulkner)

ASSIGNMENT VII.

Translate into English using predicative constructions.

Variant 1.

1. Было слышно, как они разговаривают друг с другом.

2. Она сидела и наблюдала, как люди спешат на работу.

3. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы ты приходил домой вовремя.

4. Мама хотела бы, чтобы мы навестили ее в воскресенье.

5. Так как работа была закончена, мы решили отдохнуть.

Variant 2.

1. Собаку нашли привязанной к дереву.

2.Я видел, как их машину остановил полицейский

3. Нужно приготовить комнату до приезда Джона.

4. Вы хотите, чтобы я сказала ему об этом?

5. Когда все деньги были истрачены, мы начали искать работу.

Variant 3.

1. Чемодан в последний раз видели стоящим в коридоре.

2. Я не хочу, чтобы для него что-либо делали.

3. Я не помню, чтобы он мне это говорил.

4. Говорят, что он лучший доктор в этом городе.

5. Поскольку проблема решена, можно начинать эксперимент.

Variant 4.

1. Можно было слышать, как Джон поет в соседней комнате.