Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 18 )

2. The action in the subordinate clause is presented as following the action in the main clause.

Exercise 167. Explain the use of the verb forms in the following clauses of comparison.

1. She spoke so weakly as though she would die in a minute. 2. Bob was singing merrily as though his heart would break for joy. 3. Father looked at me in such a way as if he would never agree to let me go on the trip. 4. He behaved as if his father would buy him a car! 5. He looked at us so suspiciously as though he would run to call the police immediately. 6. The boy was crying so bitterly as if he would collapse if the teddy-bear wasn’t bought.

Exercise 168. Translate into English:

1. Она смотрела на Тома с таким ужасом, словно он вот-вот достанет из портфеля что-то ужасное. 2. Он слушал нас с таким недоверием, словно мы обязательно его обманем. 3. Он чувствовал себя таким счастливым, словно завтра исполнится его самое заветное желание. 4. Она скромно улыбалась, словно это не за ней скоро придут полицейские. 5. Ник был одет так строго, словно после занятий он пойдёт на деловую встречу. 6. Вы смотрите на меня так, словно я первой брошу в вас камень! 7. Малыш так усердно пачкал рубашку краской, словно собрался проверить качество маминого стирального порошка. 8. Ты смотришь на эту котлету так, словно она сейчас вскочит с тарелки и замычит или боднёт тебя. 9. Они смотрели на Дика с таким вниманием, словно он вот-вот скажет что-то умное.

3. The adverbial clauses of comparison and predicative clauses introduced by “as if” and “as though”.

Exercise 169. Explain the use of the verb forms in the following clauses of comparison and predicative clauses introduced by ‘as if’ and ‘as though’:

1. He was throwing his things into a suitcase as if the place were on fire. 2. She always looked as though she had been in the beauty parlour all afternoon. 3. Mary is always saying she believes in her friend, and at the same time she always behaves as if he were her enemy. 4. Our life goes on as if nothing had happened. 5. Sinclair was panting, as though he had been running. 6. He came over to the table and stood in front of it as though it were a lectern. 7. He took off his hat and held it across his chest, almost as if he were saluting the flag. 8. Bernard sat in his chair looking as if he were going to be sick. 9. His head ached terribly. It felt as though all sorts of little savage things were beating inside it, trying to get out. 10. It seemed as though the water drew her irresistibly. 11. He felt as if he were being reprimanded. 12. After travelling some distance the leather of the seats felt as if they might burst into flame.

Exercise 170. Use the correct form of the infinitives in brackets.

1. “Then what will you do?” she asked nervously as if she (to be about) suddenly to be confronted by his presence for the first time. 2. He looked at his daughter as if he (not to see) her before. 3. He felt as if he (to re-learn) a language he hadn’t spoken since childhood in another country. 4. He looks sometimes as though he (to be) not all there. 5. It was as though I (to be) too tired to feel emotion. 6. You look as if it (to be) the last time you see me. 7. He stared at his shoe-laces as if they (to interest) him. 8. She looks as though she (to be drained) by a vampire. 9. Nobody acted as if a gun (to go off). He looked tired as if he (to spend) a sleepless night. 10. She spends money as if she (to have) loads of it, but I know she’s in debt. 11. It is very well to be able to read French as easily as if it (to be) your native tongue. 12. He was breathing hard and every now and then his mouth moved as if he (to say) something the sound of which was lost in the roar of the sea. 13. I feel as though I (to be) about to be born. 14. Denise pulled back from the door as if it (to be) a guillotine. 15. He felt a passing affection for the scene, a tenderness for the gathering; as if it (to be) something he might touch. 16. In London in winter it’s as though the sun (to wander) away permanently. 17. It seemed as if the summer (to be) a continent, harmonious and self-sufficient. 18. The small room looked as though it (to visit) by a tornado. 19. You make me feel as if I (to do) my duty to you. 20. After a few moments it seemed quite natural to Alice to find herself talking familiarly with them, as if she (to know) them all her life. 21. They’d always treated her as if she (to be) their own daughter, she felt that.

Exercise 171. Translate the following into English using the appropriate verb forms in clauses of comparison and predicative clauses introduced by ‘as if’ or ‘as though’:

1. Он сидел за столом, словно он писал, но он не писал и не читал. 2. Он смотрел на меня так, словно он не понимал. 3. Собака приветствовала Фрэнка, как будто они не виделись год. 4. Они не разговаривали, как будто они были так счастливы быть вместе, что им было не нужно никакого разговора. 5. Он был красным и у него был такой вид, словно он вот-вот расплачется. 6. Она чувствовала себя очень усталой, как будто она была на долгой прогулке. 7. Она продолжала оглядывать комнату, как будто искала кого-то. 8. Они разговаривали друг с другом тихими голосами, как будто они были в церкви. 9. Морис сидел не шевелясь, словно он не расслышал Джека. 10. Он застегнул пальто, как будто ему было холодно. 11. О да, у меня такое чувство, как будто я знаю тебя годы. 12. У нее обычно был такой вид, словно она только что плакала. 13. Было похоже, что переговоры продлятся еще несколько дней. 14. Мальчик молчал, как будто боялся говорить. 15. Вы обращаетесь со мной, как с ребенком. 16. Девушка была изумлена, как будто никогда не видела ничего подобного. 17. Ты так тяжело дышишь, будто всю дорогу бежал. 18. Он знает наш город так, как будто живет здесь очень долго. 19. Я помню этот случай, как будто он произошел совсем недавно. 20. Он не обращал внимания на шум и продолжал говорить, как будто никого не было в комнате.

UNIT 7

THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

1. After the conjunctions that, so that, in order that, so.

Exercise 172. Analyze the sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. “I like to be close to the stage,” said Sandy, “so that I can see the actors’ faces.” 2. He asked Teddy to stop the car so that he and Julie could get out. 3. Once or twice he gave Tom considerable sums in order that he might make a fresh start. 4. She usually bore her head high so that men should not see her double chin. 5. I shall send a scout to reconnoitre so that we can find out what the enemy soldiers are doing. 6. She opens the window every morning so that the children may get some fresh air. 7. She knew that Billy preferred to go and stand at the gate so that he could be the first to board the plane. 8. Mother is sending the children to have their refreshments first, so that we’ll have the table to ourselves. 9. The woman, seeing the girl, moved to the other side of her son so that not even a glance should pass between them. 10. I closed the door so that we might not be overheard. 11. I’ve made a copy for you so that there should be no doubts. 12. He spoke loudly and clearly so that he be heard. 13. Take your gloves with you in case it should get colder. 14. Take your gloves with you in case it gets colder. 15. I told him everything that he could have all the information he might need to make up his mind. 16. You’ll have to give him a hand in order that he may cope with all his responsibilities. 17. Let him come in here, so that he can hear what I have to say. 18. As you go, leave the door open so that the light from the lamp may show you some of the way down. 19. I turned away so that Fred should not see my face. 20. Get Martin in here so that he can hear what I have to say.

Exercise pply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets:

1. He held a guarded conversation for fear that she (to take) additional offence. 2. He gave Stella another glance, from the corner of his eye, so that she (not to see) he was looking at her. 3. Then she went over to the captain and leaned over him so that she (to speak) into his ear. 4. This committee is investigating various spheres of life so that it (to gather) full information. 5. She strained herself to speak louder, so that he (to hear). 6. You ought to hear it from his own lips so that you (to judge). 7. I went to the desk and asked for my key so that I (to go) straight up to my room. 8. Uncle Nick’s effects had to be moved out of his room so that it (to re-let). 9. He waded out cautiously, so that he (not to trip) against a coral rock. 10. He carefully took note of the furniture in the room so that he (not to knock) against a chair or a table in the dark and (to make) a noise. 11. She was arranging apples on the counter so that the spots (not to show). 12. I had a book hidden in the barn, so that I (to read) without fear of being caught. 13. I took her to a theatre, so that we (to get) back home late enough. 14. They drove with the windows closed so that they (not to catch) cold. 15. I was waiting until you came so that we (to eat) together. 16. She sent a message to some friends asking them to look in so that she (not to be) alone with Ed in the evening. 17. The boy hurried his meal so that he (to go) out to play. 18. He was very careful with his books so that they (to last) longer. 19. She pulled the curtains back so that more daylight (to spill) into the room.

Exercise 174. Paraphrase the following sentences.

Pattern: I left a note on the table to remind you about the call, (so that) I left a note on the table so that it should (might) remind you about the call.

1. I took twenty driving lessons to pass my driving test first time. (so that) 2. We arrived at the cinema early so as not to miss the beginning of the film. (so that) 3. We stood up in order to get a better view of what was going on. (that) 4. Mr. Jones bought a second car for his wife to learn to drive. (so that) 5. I’m going to sign the agreement immediately. You might change your mind. (in case) 6. Take this key with you. You might not be able to get into the house. (in case) 7. I’m going to take my passport with me. I might need it. (in case) 8. Go by train. There might be a lot of traffic or the road. (in case) 9. I spoke slowly and clearly because I wanted the audience to understand. (so that) 10. Put on your coat. It might get pretty cold in the evening. (in case) 11. He saved money for his family to go to Europe in summer. (so that) 12. They kept her in the dark because they to avoid trouble. (in order that) 13. She went downstairs quietly so as not to draw attention. (in order that) 14. David thought of a potential economy. He told his secretary about it because he wanted her to work it out on the calculator. (that) 15. They tried to placate the mob as they didn’t want the trouble to break out again. (so that) 16. He stepped back for her to see every thing better. (that)