Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 3 )

Exercise 18. Paraphrase the following sentences:

1. They’ve been parted for a long time. It’s time for him to forget about her. 2. It’s time for us to be given a definite answer. 3. Angela has known me for ages. It’s time for her to get used to my ways. 4. It’s time for you to know the meaning of the proverb “It never rains but it pours”. 5. If you want anything done properly, you should start doing it yourself. 6. The scheme is outdated. It’s time for some improvement. 7. I’ve just had bad luck. It’s about time for something good to happen. 8. Isn’t it necessary to put an end to her nagging? 9. Why don’t you ever speak up? 10. You’ve been learning English for some time. Why can’t you spell this word yet? 11. It’s time to be going home, I think. 12. It’s high time for my fortune to take the turn for the better. 13. Isn’t it time for all of us to put some pressure on him? Otherwise he might never listen to our demands. 14. Why don’t you tell them anything about your decision? 15. Why don’t they tell you anything about their decision? 16. It was time for everyone to take them into account. 17. It’s no use reasoning with him. Why don’t you stop?

Exercise 19. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. Двенадцать часов. Пора уже выключать телевизор и ложиться спать. 2. Тим звонил нам уже час назад. Ему давно пора прийти. 3. Вам не пора уходить? 4. Вы уже давно работаете здесь. Пора научиться соблюдать наши правила. 5. «Прошло столько времени», — думал Олег. «Пора бы им дать о себе знать». 6. Вам не кажется, что детям давно пора вернуться домой? 7. Вы поссорились из-за пустяка. Пора бы и помириться. 8. Пора бы вам перестать жаловаться и начать действовать. 9. Скоро экзамены. Вам не пора начать заниматься? 10. Мне кажется, тебе пора бросить курить... Пора, по крайней мере, попытаться. 11. Нас слишком долго держат в неведении. Пора бы уже хоть что-нибудь нам объяснить. 12. «Я уже так долго лежу в больнице», — думал Виктор. «Когда же эта нога срастётся (to mend)?» 13. Почему бы тебе не сделать что-нибудь самому? 14. В самом деле, нам пора бы обедать. 15. Ему было сказано на людях, что пора бы ему научиться делать так, как ему велят.

*Exercise 20. Translate the following sentences into English:

1. Как странно, что именно он нашёл эту книгу. 2. Давно пора тебе стать умнее. 3. Рекомендовалось, чтобы мы купили эти книги. 4. Видимо, он приедет завтра. 5. Невероятно, чтобы он продал свой дом. 6. Как прекрасно, что она согласилась петь для нас! 7. Какой позор, что они не выполнили своё обещание. 8. Давно пора тебе забыть свои детские выходки. 9. Тебе пора умываться. 10. Любопытно, что я получила ответ от них. 11. Важно, чтобы они не забыли об этом. 12. Возможно ли, чтобы он бросил курить? 13. Я бы предпочел посмотреть новости, но мне уже давно пора быть у двоюродного брата. 14. Мы медлили слишком долго. Пора принимать решение. 15. Не пора ли выяснить, что произошло на самом деле? 16. Не пора ли уделить внимание и этой проблеме? 17. Тебе бы давно пора выбросить эту старую мебель. 18. Как ты думаешь, не пора ли нам вернуться к гостям? 19. Нам пора бы идти. 20. Ему давно пора бы объяснить, что он задумал. 21. Его давно пора проучить.

UNIT 2

THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN OBJECT CLAUSES

1. In object clauses after verbs expressing order, request, suggestion.

Exercise 21. Explain the use of the verb forms in the following object clauses:

1. Tom insisted that I be also present. 2. I suggest that you have your foot seen to at once. 3. At the office he gave instructions that inquiries should be made about a young person called Timothy. 4. Laura insisted that we should put the party off. 5. I gave orders that he not be allowed to do this. 6. He ordered that the steamer should be unloaded at once. 7. He had never suggested that I should visit them. 8. They urged that we shouldn’t visit Mr. Morgan. 9. They arranged that Sarah tell her parents that she was engaged to be married. 10. Miss Smith commanded that all the pupils go to the meeting. 11. She doesn’t demand that we be there at five sharp. 12. He recommended that everything be in order. 13. The boy begged that we shouldn’t tell his mother about his affairs. 14. Polly proposed that everybody listen to the speaker. 15. I insist that you should not interfere with our project. 16. We have arranged that our department should be informed about all new plans. 17. I demanded that everything be done exactly as we planned. 18. The Director moved that the meeting be postponed. 19. He requested me as a favour that I should report to him any “points of interest” that I might pick up on my visit there. 20. The situation required that he should be cautious. 24. She proposed to my aunt that we should go upstairs and see my room.

Exercise pply the necessary forms for the verbs in brackets in the object clauses:

1. He suggests that I (to try) something more serious. 2. He only requested that he (to allow) to see the heads of some departments. 3. Doris requires of a man only that he (to be) clever. 4. Brady proposed that they (to walk) down to the sea wall. 5. I’ve made up my mind that Meg (to send) for. 6. They decided that Laura (to have) the nourishing food that had been ordered her. 7. They demanded that I (to represent) at the game in person. 8. She asked that her affair never (to speak) of. 9. Charles insisted that we (to keep) secret even the most remote mention of the idea. 10. It was lunchtime. He knew that they (to be) safely occupied for an hour at least. 11. She suggested that this date (to be) a day of international solidarity. 12. The doctor suggested that she (to have) a long rest in the Crimea. 13. You work much, I suggest that you (to take) a leave. 14. The teacher demands that we (to revise) all the grammar rules before the English exam. 15. The manager insists that they (to sign) the contract. 16. My mother recommends that I (not to sit) up late doing my homework.

Exercise pply the necessary forms for the verbs in brackets in the object clauses:

1. He suggested that I (to be) ready by eight o’clock. 2. We request that she (to open) the window. 3. They demanded that he (to leave) the room immediately. 4. I will ask that she (to accompany) me. 5. They recommended that he (to fly) to Bermuda. 6. They insisted that she (to come) at once. 7. They asked that we (to remain) standing. 8. You insist that I (to say) something, but will it make things easier for you? 9. He demanded that his honour (to be) satisfied. 10. He was an only child and his parents insisted that he (to escape) abroad. 11. Mrs. Perry looked uncomfortably around the table and suggested they (to pass) to the next item on the agenda. 12. He insisted that I (to call) him and his wife by their first names. 13. “I suggest that everyone (to recall) and (to tell) all the details of the case. It might help us to understand what really happened,” said the inspector. 14. Your father suggested that we (to talk) the matter over. 15. They proposed to him that he (to become) one of their gang. 16. I suggested that we (to go) to canals and (to find out) everything about the yacht. 17. He demands that everything (to be) ready by five o’clock. 18. They proposed that the issue (to discuss) in a week.

Exercise 24. Paraphrase the following sentences according to the pattern.

Pattern: I wanted them to talk in undertones. (to suggest) I suggested that they should talk in undertones.

1. He wanted every point of view to be taken into consideration. (to insist) 2. He wanted me to sit down. (to suggest) 3. The doctors wanted him to go to hospital and to be operated on as soon as possible. (to propose) 4. I want you to remain close by, just in case. (to request) 5. We wanted to be invited to the final meetings. (to arrange) 6. I want them to stay away from your family after all they’ve done. I want you to be left alone. (to see to it) 7. I want you to go to a store and pick out some books for me. (to request) 8. I just want them to be given one more chance. (to propose) 9. Celia’s mother wanted her to collect alimony from her ex-husband. (to urge) 10. Charles wanted his boss’s candidacy to be considered, but the others were unpersuaded. (to urge) 11. “I would eat only the fish,” he said. (to suggest) 12. “Let’s go to the beach,” he said. (to propose) 13. “Why not paint the room blue?” said Dad. (to recommend) 14. “Please bring me a cup of tea,” she said. (to request) 15. “You must do your homework,” said Mr. Smith. (to insist) 16. “Let’s go on dancing,” said Bunny. (to suggest) 17. “You must come next Sunday week,” Said Clara. (to insist) 18. “Stop playing, stop playing, Nicky!” cried Florence. (to demand) 19. “Don’t be dramatic, dear Helen,” said Nicky. (to recommend) 20. “Why don’t you go to bed now, Florence?” asked Helen. (to advise) 21. “Will you all lunch with me today?” said Maurice. (to propose)

Exercise plete the following sentences.

1. The manager recommended... . 2. The students demanded... . 3. They urged … . 4. We have arranged... . 5. I will certainly see to it... . 6. The judge ruled... . 7. The doctors recommended... . 8. The police ordered... . 9. The headmaster demanded... . 10. The employees insisted... . 11. She appealed … . 12. They gave instructions... . 13. Tommy begged … . 4. The passenger requested... . 15. The Judge requested... .

Exercise 26. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. Я требую, чтобы мне сообщили все подробности. 2. Он настаивал на том, чтобы ему предоставили все условия для занятий. 3. Кто предложил, чтобы мы приняли участие в конкурсе? 4. Учитель потребовал, чтобы учащиеся, пропускающие занятия, приносили справку от врача. 5. Они были заинтересованы в том, чтобы книгу опубликовали как можно быстрее. 6. Я прослежу за тем, чтобы все правила неукоснительно соблюдались. 7. Маржи распорядилась, чтобы никто не входил в зал во время репетиции. 8. Инспектор потребовал пересмотреть некоторые правила безопасности. 9. Иен потребовал, чтобы ему предоставили возможность ознакомиться со всеми документами, относящимися к делу. 10. Комиссия предложила представить наши требования в письменном виде. 11. Мы заинтересованы в том, чтобы это здание было немедленно отреставрировано. 12. Они настаивали на том, чтобы этот вопрос был обсужден немедленно. 13. Они требовали, чтобы все документы были проверены бухгалтером. 14. Он рекомендовал, чтобы все товары были отправлены самолетом. 15. предложил, чтобы все студенты участвовали в обсуждении этого вопроса. 16. Мой брат предложил, чтобы мы провели отпуск на Черном море. 17. Покупатели настаивали, чтобы товары были доставлены не позже 15 ноября. 18. Он приказал, чтобы все было готово к пяти часам. 19. Они предложили ему, чтобы он стал членом их банды.