Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 23 )

*Exercise pply the necessary forms expressing unreality for the verbs given in brackets.

1. In the old days she (to argue), but now she only nodded sadly. 2. I wish I (to have) a lot of money. I (not to live) another day in London. 3. Of course, I told myself, he (may, detain) but surely in that case he (to telephone) to me. 4. When he rang up home, his wife was not in. Normally it (not to upset) him but today he needed her advice badly. 5. In my reply to her I suggested that she (to arrive) at my office on Monday. 6. Ed proposed that he (to fetch) Ratt at five so that they (to drive) out together to Jack’s house. 7. It (to make) small difference to the universe if I never (to exist). 8. There were moments when she wished she never (to come) away. 9. As Paula had spent the whole day with them, he insisted that she (to go) for a walk in the park. 10. The Colonel proposed that they (to give) a dinner party to the new comers. 11. He has given instructions that all the papers (to send) up immediately. 12. Somehow I felt guilty as though there (to be) something I (may, do) for him that I hadn’t. 13. I never (may, meet) him but for the chance of his getting drunk one evening in my college. 14. His fellow-student’s suggestion was that they (to ride) over to London to spend two nights with friends of his. 15. It’s time we (to have) a break. I wish I (can, have) a cup of tea. 16. If you (to change) your mind and (stay) here I’ll take you on a boat trip on Sunday. 17. If it (not to be) for Jim the party (to be) more fun. 18. He spoke very softly as if he (to be) afraid of being overheard. 19. When he entered the room they changed the subject of their conversation whatever it (to be). 20. If Ed (to learn) about it he will probably never speak to me again. 21. It’s high time you (to go) and (to leave) me in peace.

*Exercise 220. Put the verbs in brackets into the appropriate form.

1. I’d sooner you (do) something with your time rather than sit around all day. 2. He didn’t win a prize, but he looked as though he (win) one. 3. If you hadn’t seen the car in time, it (hit) you. pposing I offered you the job, (you take) it? 5. It’s about time you (go) on a holiday. ppose you (see) a mad dog, what would you do? 7. I’d rather you (not drive) so fast, Nick. 8. It would have been better if you (tell) me the truth. e went to France this year, but she says she would rather (go) to Spain. 10. It’s a shame you missed the party; I would rather you (be) there. 11. John had better (not speak) to me like that again. 12. He says he’d rather (cook) his own food than eat in restaurants. 13. I’d rather you (not mention) this to anyone until next week. 14. Tim’s mother would rather he (work) closer to home than he does. 15. The soup would have tasted better if you (not put) so much pepper in it. 16. Greg says he would rather (not leave) things as they are. 17. I wish I (be) as good as you at mathematics. 18. It seemed as if he (not understand) the question. 19. I wouldn’t have given him all that money if you (not advise) me to. 20. Crime will continue to rise unless more police (be) put on the streets. 21. If he (play) better, he would have won the game. 22. I wish Jim (not move) to London last year as I hardly see him now.

Exercise 221. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form. Translate the sentences into Russian. Analyze the sentences.

1. He had to send for those troops when Smith broke his news. If he (to have) any foreknowledge of what Smith was going to say, he (to bring) those troops with him. 2. If she (not to keep) her schoolbooks he never (may start) on the road that led to his knowledge. 3. The children would soon be separated from their grandmother, the arrangements had been made, and it was about time they (to inform). 4. When, at bedtime, Clara revealed the plan that both children (to go) and (to live) with her, even Emma greeted the suggestion with enthusiasm. 5. Robert Brenham was very cool about his elevation. Just as he (to be), if he (to get) the job. 6. The first murder was almost accidental. Indeed, if it ever (to go) to court the charge probably (to be) manslaughter. 7. “If you (to know) what I had had to put up with recently,” he said almost tearfully. “If you only (to know)!” 8. The appointment had merely confirmed his own high opinion of himself. Just as it (to confirm) Graham’s self-image he (to get) it. 9. “Are you drunk still?” “I wish I (to be), sir. But it’s true.” 10. It’s better that one of you (to be) in the street, isn’t it? 11. He was like a man pursued, but pursued by enemies he does not wish to see, lest they (to seem) more hostile even than he had supposed. 12. He groaned. He (to feel) even worse, but for that second blow. 13. Each moment, each action was as if it (to be) their last.

Exercise 222. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

1. It’s just struck midnight. It’s high time we … (leave) 2. If only we … (have) a phone! I’m tired of queuing outside the public phone box. 3. You … (have) better take off your wet shoes. 4. He walks as if he … (have) a wooden leg. 5. He talks as if he … (do) all the work himself, but in fact Tom and I did most of it. 6. “Can I take your best umbrella?” “I’d rather you … (take) the other one.” 7. I wish I … (know) what is wrong with my car. 8. It looks like rain; you … (have) better take a coat. 9. I wish I … (ask) the fishmonger to clean these fish. (I’m sorry I didn’t ask him.) 10. It’s time we … (do) something to stop road accidents. 11. The cheese looks as if rats … (nibble) it. 12. It’s high time they … (mend) this road. 13. He always talks as though he … (address) a public meeting. 14. He treats us as if we … (be) all idiots. 15. Wife: I’d like to get a job. Husband: I’d much rather you … (stay) at home and … (look) after the house. 16. If you … (tie) the boat up, it wouldn’t have drifted away. 17. I wish you … (not give) him my phone number. (I’m sorry you gave it to him.) 18. If only he … (know) then that the disease was curable! ppose you … (not know) where your next meal was coming from? 20. You talk as though it … (be) a small thing to leave your country for ever. 21. I hate driving. I’d much rather you … (drive). 22. If only I … (be) insured! (But I wasn’t insured.) 23. “But I told you what to do.” “I know you did. If only I … (take) your advice!” 24. I wish transistor radios never … (be) invented. 25. If only I … (keep) my mouth shut! (I said something which made matters much worse.) 26. “I’ll pay you by cheque monthly.” “I’d rather you … (pay) me cash weekly.”

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

1. Oh, if only you … (to be) as you used to be. 2. I wish you … (to turn) the radio down. 3. It’s desirable that the issue … (to settle) as soon as possible. 4. He asked me to stay with him in the country so that he … (to read) his novel to me when it was finished. 5. She arranged that next morning the boy … (to come) to the house where she had taken a room so that they … (to spend) the day together. 6. He feared that after twenty years he … (to find) his sister a rather disillusioned woman. 7. His mother knew very well who the man was, but wanted to act as though she … (to have) no idea of it. 8. He got his sister to make herself scarce for a few hours so that his new friend … (not to know) that he did not live alone. 9. When the boys learned of Peter’s diary it was inevitable that they also … (to set) writing diaries of their own. 10. He insisted that people in plays … (to talk) as they talked in real life. 11. I wish I … (to see) more of them before the war. 12. Now if I … (to get) Helen sacked, this of course … (to mean) telling everybody what she did. 13. “I’m afraid I can’t stay,” I said. “If I … (to stay) I … (to have) to tell things that they (not to like) and that … (to spoil) their fun.” 14. It was agreed that Paul … (to meet) his mother at the station so that he … (to show) her his apartment. 15. I … (not to tell) you anything even if I … (can, remember) the facts. 16. It (to help) if you … (to let) me know what you saw. 17. I know I’ve broken your life. And we … (may, be) so happy.

Exercise pply suitable verb forms in these sentences.

1. Marion proposed that we … (to buy) a gift for Jim who would soon be leaving the firm. 2. The travel agent recommended that we … (to avoid) driving abroad during the holidays. 3. I suggest that he … (not to raise) this matter during the meeting. 4. It’s urgent that we … (to send) the information now. 5. All I ask is that they … (not to break) the rules. 6. What does he advise she … (to do)? 7. It’s essential that she … (to return) home now. 8. It’s no good demanding that we … (to improve) our performance. We’re doing our best. 9. I would only request that you … (to take) good care of this flat while you’re living in it. 10. Her solicitor insisted that she … (not to delay) in signing the contract. 11. It’s vital that he … (to be) informed. 12. I suggest we … (to take) a taxi if we want to get to the meeting on time. 13. I’m eager that she... (to be) present at the meeting. 14. He asks that he … (to be) allowed to visit his children once a week. 15. If I (be) in the post office five minutes earlier, I would have witnessed the robbery. 16. I wish I (invite) more people to my fancy dress party last week. 17. If I (not be) afraid of heights, I would try parachuting. 18. If you (not let) her make her own decisions, she will never learn. 19. We’d better (take) some money for a taxi in case we miss the last bus home.

Exercise 225. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given in brackets.

1. I wanted him to take legal advice. (suggest) 2. The new trainer wants to hand in his notice already? I just don’t believe it. (incredible) 3. Factory inspectors wanted new safety rules to be introduced. (recommend) 4. I have put everything in writing. I want you to know exactly how things stand. (so that) 5. Some students tend to feel a little homesick in their first week here. I can understand that. (normal) 6. The judge wanted the court to adjourn for lunch. (order) 7. He left the letter on the hall table. He wanted me to be sure of seeing it when I came in. (so that) 8. The Speaker wanted the MP to withdraw his remark. (rule) 9. The two students talked in undertones. They didn’t want the teacher to overhear what they were saying. (so that) 10. Children must be taught the difference between right and wrong. I believe that strongly. (important) 11. The Colonel wanted his troops to attack at dawn. (decide) 12. The police issued a warning. They wanted the public to be aware of the danger. (in order that) 13. Why has he complained now, right at the end of his course? I just can’t work it out. (odd) 14. I’m taking an umbrella. It may rain. (in case) 15. The leader of the expedition wanted them to make a further attempt to reach the summit while the weather held. (propose) 16. I wonder why she left without saying anything. I’d really like to know. (bewildering) 17. He keeps his wife’s jewels in the bank. He fears the house may be burgled. (lest) 18. Teachers wanted more nursery schools to be set up. (advocate) 19. The magistrate wanted the man to be released. (direct) 20. I don’t want you to think I’m not telling the truth. I have brought two witnesses with me. (lest) 21. The police wanted members of the public not to approach the two men but to report to the nearest police station. (give instructions) 22. He sent his son to university. He wanted him to have the best possible chance of a good career. (so that) 23. I asked you to come here. I wanted you to have an opportunity to explain things yourself. (so that) 24. Shareholders wanted the Board to give more detailed information about profits. (demand) 25. Loudspeakers were fixed in an adjoining hall. Everyone would have an opportunity to hear the speech. (so that) 26. The employers wanted the men to return to work so that negotiations could begin. (urge) 27. I’ll give you my telephone number. You may want to get in touch with me again. (in case)