Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 4 )

*Exercise 27. Translate the following sentences.

1. Затем он предложил, чтобы мы прекратили дискуссию и поговорили о чем-нибудь другом. 2. Мою мать звали Лидия, и она всегда настаивала, чтобы мы называли ее этим именем. 3. После ужина он предложил пойти в кино, но она отказалась. 4. Арон решил, что я должен познакомиться с его девушкой в этот вечер. 5. Они все согласились, что что-то нужно сделать в отношении мальчика. 6. Отец хотел идти пешком, но мама настояла, чтобы мы поехали на машине. 7. В открытке он предлагал, чтобы они встретились в галерее. 8. Он настаивал, что я должен взять отпуск. 9. Она надеялась, что сможет убраться в кухне утром. 10. Я не понимал, почему он так сердится. 11. Как только мы сели, он потребовал, чтобы свечи убрали. 12. Чарльз посоветовал (порекомендовал), чтобы мы поели и потом пошли в театр. 13. Он попросил, чтобы мы не занимали этот вечер. 14. Он предпочитал, чтобы Кэт приглашала своих друзей в дом. 15. Я дал распоряжение Анне, чтобы она взялась за эту задачу. 16. Я предложил, чтобы мы пообедали вместе. 17. Ее мать пригласила их остановиться у нее, но Аннабель настаивала, чтобы они пошли в гостиницу. 18. Он устроил, чтобы Эдвард поехал в Италию на год или два. 19. Доктор посоветовал, чтобы она поехала на юг осенью.

2. After the predicative adjectives (sorry, eager…), if the action is regarded as an imagined one.

Exercise 28. Explain the use of the verb forms in the following object clauses:

1. I’m sorry that you should have come here in vain. 2. I think he was determined that nothing interfere with his independence of spirit. 3. When he was told that she had gone to London, he was glad that she should look at the shops and perhaps visit a cinema. 4. Everyone was eager that the terms should be accepted. 5. Danny was determined that his plan be realized and his brother should leave the house. 6. He was determined that they should see everything. 7. She was vexed that they should decide everything instead of her. 8. Boris was sorry that Mary should visit such unpleasant people – the Browns. 9. Bonny was eager that they go to the seaside. 10. We were glad that we shouldn’t be punished.

Exercise 29. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. He was annoyed that they (to choose) the day of his departure for the party. 2. I’m glad that you (to drop) in. 3. He was a bit perplexed that we (to visit) him so late. 4. He was determined that his enemies (to pay). 5. I was a little surprised that such a little boy (to read) the life of Milton. 6. We were eager that we (to go) to the Zoo with our parents. 7. I’m sorry that he (to wait) there for such a long time. 8. He was vexed that we (to interfere) into his business. 9. Andy was astonished that his granny (to agree) to run that famous marathon. 10. Alexander was angry that he (to apologize) to that nasty boy.

Exercise 30. Paraphrase the following sentences using the words in brackets.

1. Sandra sent us her greetings. Isn’t it amazing? (to be surprised) 2. We want to reach some agreement here and now. (to be determined) 3. “You may not touch my things!” she cried. (to be vexed) 4. “Oh, you’ve bought this book for me!” she exclaimed. (to be pleased) 5. Bob said that they had invited him too. (to be glad) 6. “I’ll do that anyway!” he said. (to be determined) 7. “I’m going to the cinema,” exclaimed Tom. (to be eager) 8. “I don’t like porridge!” exclaimed the boy. (to be angry) 9. She can’t have done this! (to be astonished) 10. I’ve left your book at home! (to be sorry)

Exercise plete the following sentences.

1. The teachers were pleased … 2. The parents were determined... 3. He was vexed … 4. I am glad … 5. Tom is eager … 6. I am sorry … 7. They were pleased … 8. We are determined … 9. Everybody was eager … 10. My friends are glad …

Exercise 32. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. Он недоволен, что я влюбился в его сестру. 2. Мне жаль, что вам приходится это терпеть. 3. Я рад, что вы так хорошо думаете о моем сыне. 4. Он огорчился, что его считают маленьким. 5. Он стремится, чтобы все узнали о его достижениях. 6. Мы очень удивлены, что вы пытаетесь задержать нашу работу. 7. Он польщён, что его портрет напечатают в газете. 8. Я огорчился, что они не хотят меня видеть завтра. 9. Они были поражены, как быстро он забыл всё, что они для него сделали. 10. Я рада, что вы поедете с нами на экскурсию. 11. Я сожалею, что испортил вам радость от встречи, но дело очень серьёзное и нам предстоит обсудить его прямо сейчас. 12. Он страстно желал, чтобы Марианна наконец обратила внимание на него.

3. In object clauses after:

a) phrases would rather, would sooner and had better

Exercise 33. Analyze the form of the verb in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I’d rather you forgot me, Father. 2. “I’d much rather we didn’t discuss it,” said Norman. 3. Well, I’d better go and see if the dining-room has cooled off a bit. 4. You always watch TV without me and I’d rather you didn’t. 5. You’d better go there immediately. 6. I’d rather be a writer than a teacher. 7. If I could choose again, I would sooner have been a writer than a teacher. 8. I haven’t done anything yet. – I’d rather you had. 9. Are you going to the theatre? – No, I’d sooner not. 10. I’d rather he left. 11. I’d rather not watch TV now. 12. I’d rather she didn’t watch TV now. 13. You had best take this money. 14. I’d rather you be here. 15. I’d rather you have been here. 16. I’d rather you were here. 17. I’d rather you had been here. 18. I’d rather you not be here. 19. I’d rather you not have been here. 20. I’d rather you were not here. 21. I’d rather you hadn’t been here.

Exercise pply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. I’d rather you (to be) present at the meeting. 2. I know they are enjoying themselves now, but I’d rather they (to be) here than abroad. 3. I don’t mind your borrowing my dictionary, but I’d sooner you (to ask) me first. 4. I’d rather (to live) in Minsk than in Gomel. 5. If I had lived in the 18th century, I’d sooner (to be) a peasant than a noble. 6. You may be late for the meeting. I’d rather you (to take) a taxi. 7. He had to break the bad news to Lucy. I know he’d rather (not to have to) do it. 8. I wish my job were secure. I’d sooner (not to have to) worry about it. 9. I like my job. I’d rather (to make) my living as a writer than anything else. 10. They took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather they (not to do) it. 11. I won’t be home till late at night. I’d sooner you (not to come) today. 12. My career is nearly over, but I’d much rather (to be) in the navy than in the army. 13. Which would you sooner (to be)? A pilot or a passenger?

Exercise 35. Respond to the statements by giving advice or making a recommendation with a suitable form.

1. I’ve got a toothache. – You’d better go to the dentist. I’d rather you went to the dentist. 2. He is terribly overweight. 3. You are always late for work! 4. Our train leaves in five minutes. 5. Tom was involved in an accident with his car. 6. Someone has stolen my wallet! 7. The rain is coming through the roof. 8. Our tent was always getting blown down when we were on holiday. 9. Olga got terribly sunburnt two days ago. 10. We are spending our holidays in Greece next summer. 11. The sink is blocked! 12. There’s someone knocking at the door. 13. I overslept again this morning. 14. My passport expires next month. 15. There’s ice on the roads this morning. 16. Let’s face it. We are hopelessly lost! 17. We all got soaked in yesterday’s downpour. 18. Tom is always complaining about being underestimated. 19. We ran out of wine half way through the party. 20. I’ve been feeling rather off colour recently.

b) the verb wish

Exercise 36. Analyze the form of the verb in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I wish it weren’t true. 2. I wish it were summer. 3. He wished he could run away. 4. Don’t you wish he were given a chance? 5. If he learns about it, you’ll wish you’d never been born! 6. It’s all guesswork. I wish you really knew something. 7. I almost wished I were back in my old house. 8. I wish I were working in an office instead of here. 9. I wish I had my child with me. It’s such a lovely place! 10. I wish you would stop that noise! 11. I wish he might have stayed here. 12. I wish everything had been done more efficiently. 13. I wish he wouldn’t be always boasting. 14. I wish it had happened to anyone but you. 15. I wish you wouldn’t jump to wild conclusions. 16. “I wish Paul could have stayed a few minutes,” I said. 17. He wished they would let him enjoy his dinner in peace. 18. Oh, how I wish it would rain! 19. I wish you wouldn’t be so horrid, Willy, just when I’m so miserable. 20. She almost wished she hadn’t asked them to dinner. 21. I wish I could get the whole matter. 22. When we learned the truth we wished we had not. 23. I wish it would never end. I wish I could stay here forever just like this. 24. I wish you’d all go away, all of you, and leave me in peace. I wish I could go away too.

Exercise 37. Use the infinitives in brackets in the correct form.

1. I wish he (to be) here now. 2. I wish that you (to be) here yesterday. 3. We wish you (to come) tomorrow. 4. You will wish you (to leave) earlier. 5. They wished he (to come) with them the next day. 6. We wish you (to arrive) yesterday. 7. I wish that he (to visit) us next year. 8. She wishes that she (to be) at home now. 9. You wish that he (to help) you last week. 10. He will always wish he (to be) rich. 11. The boy wished that he (to win) the competition the next day. 12. She will wish she (to make) the arrangements earlier. 13. I wish the weather (to be) warmer now. 14. We always wished we (to be) fluent in other languages. 15. They wish he (to telephone) them next week. 16. We wished they (to call) us earlier. 17. She wishes she (to be) in Rome now. 18. I wish you (to come) with us tomorrow.