Практикум по грамматике английского языка (стр. 9 )

The subjunctive mood in appositive and predicative clauses.

Exercise 78. Explain the use of the verb forms in appositive and predicative clauses:

1. He at last came to the decision what should be done about the manuscript. 2. My suspicion was that he did not know how to do it. 3. His aunt made a peremptory demand that he should send her ten pounds a month. 4. He willingly accepted his father’s suggestion that he should go on a long journey to India. 5. He soon came to the conclusion that he had nothing in common with his brother. 6. The publisher sent me a letter with the request that I should write a review of the book. 7. But the most drastic demand the new owner made was that half the workmen be discharged at once. 8. The fact is that they were indifferent to one another. 9. My only wish was that he should be altogether honest. 10. His intention was that his two sons should continue his trade.

Exercise pply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets in the following appositive and predicative clauses:

1. He had to satisfy the editor’s requirements that a short story (not to exceed) one hundred lines. 2. The arrangement was that they (to take) the Fishers to a play and to supper at the Savoy afterwards. 3. I got the impression that his family (to be) rather indifferent to him. 4. My desire was that he (to leave) off his work and go on a holiday. 5. She accepted Dick’s suggestion that she (to dismiss) her taxi and ride back with him. 6. He conceived the idea that by copying any printed matter he (to improve) his spelling. 7. His only request was that he (to allow) to visit his son. 8. She was filled with a great desire that her husband (to see) her new dress. 9. He handed me over to his secretary with the instruction that I (to give) a room for the night. 10. The difficulty was that he (not to fit) in with the other people there. 11. I told him of the chief’s request that he (to see) to the matter himself. 12. The trouble was that he (to move) out of the house. 13. They came to the agreement that they (to meet) for talks twice a year. 14. The suggestion is that I (to make) her stay with us a little longer. 15. The fact is that Mr. March (to catch) him in a lie. 16. The idea they arrived at was that they (to get) themselves introduced to the pretty girl. 17. Bill rejected the proposal that he (to buy) an estate with the money.

UNIT 5

THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD IN COMPLEX SENTENCES WITH ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CONDITION

1. Sentences with real condition.

Exercise 80. Analyze the form of the verb in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. In case any difficulties arise, the agreement will be broken. 2. You can watch TV, if your mother’s and my conversation bothers you. 3. Provided that you keep very still, nobody will notice you. 4. I’m so sorry, if I have hurt you. 5. If I had thought about you before, I stopped now. 6. If they heard my words, they gave no sign. 7. If Boris was lying, he was a very good actor. 8. If you will kindly wait a few moments, I’ll send someone to warn him before you see him. 9. Why did he give me these sweets, if he knew about my diabetes? 10. Step aside, if you don’t want to be knocked down. ppose you have lost your keys, what will you do? 12. Take more money in case you are hungry. 13. He will come unless his mother stops him. 14. I will be waiting here, until he comes. 15. Providing that you are right, but what does it prove? 16. I am sure he will come to say goodbye to you before he leaves for Minsk. 17. If he still has a cold and doesn’t feel better, he won’t go to the theater. 18. If you must fly, fly well. 19. If people try to hide anything from their doctor, he soon knows. 20. The doctor will soon find out if you try to hide anything from him. 21. The doctor will soon know if you have hidden anything from him. 22. Unless you try to hide anything, you will have nothing to fear.

Exercise plete the following sentences:

1. ... if we can fix the date of the departure. 2. ... unless we are warned beforehand. 3. … by the time he comes. 4. … if I see them. 5. We will gather at our place … . 6. … after I finish doing it. 7. I will sing this song with you … . 8. … as soon as Ned buys tickets. 9. … before he deceives you. 10. Don’t forget to take you purse … . 11. What will she do …? 12. I won’t speak to him … . 13. … if I’m embarrassed. 14. If we’re tired … . 15. If you miss the train … .

Exercise 82. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Если погода будет хорошая, мы пойдём в парк. 2. Если ты поторопишься, мы ещё успеем в кино. 3. Если ты придёшь, я дам тебе эту книгу. 4. Когда ты увидишь его, скажи, чтобы он не забыл о нашей встрече. 5. Мистер Смит поговорит с вами, до того как вы уйдёте. 6. Как только я приду домой, я начну делать домашнюю работу на понедельник. 7. Если погода позволит, корабль отправится завтра. 8. Мы сходим в кафе, после того как закончим эту работу. 9. Если ты отнесёшь вещи в химчистку, я поглажу твой пиджак. 10. Мальчику пообещали шоколадку, если он пропылесосит ковры. 11. Если я и врал вам раньше, то теперь перестал. 12. В случае, если возникнут проблемы – немедленно звоните мне. 13. Если ты только встретишь Оксану, не говори, что видел меня. 14. Предположим, что ты прав, но это не позволяет тебе врываться в чужой дом без приглашения. 15. Не трогайте ничего, пока я не приду. 16. Ты будешь получать деньги до тех пор, пока тебе не исполнится 18 лет. 17. Если становится темно, мы зажигаем свет. 18. Если становилось темно, мы зажигали свет. 19. Если станет темно, мы зажжём свет. 20. Если вечером не будет дождя, то цветы придётся поливать.

2. 2nd type.

Exercise 83. Analyze the form of the verb in the following sentences.

1. If I were a good driver, I wouldn’t need driving lessons. 2. “Are you sure?” “Of course I’m sure. I wouldn’t tell you unless I were absolutely sure... Unless I knew it for certain.” 3. “I’m not hurt.” “Yes you are. You wouldn’t be sulking like that if you didn’t feel hurt, would you?” 4. If I didn’t call her every other day, she’d start worrying. 5. If Jennie were more friendly, she wouldn’t be always alone. 6. Grant thought he might be staying at the hotel if he had more money on him. 7. Were they married, they would have rows even more often, I suppose. 8. If I were you, I would choose some other criterion of the social worth of an occasion. 9. “Where would he go if they turned him out? What would he do if he were turned out?” 10. “Would you object if you were asked to go there alone?” 11. If the weather was a little better, the park might be the most beautiful sight he had ever seen, he thought. 12. I’d be surprised if this picture were any better than the ones you’ve shown me so far. 13. If Damien were really giving up his house, he could be moving in with his parents. 14. Now you remember the way, don’t you? Do you think you could possibly repeat my directions if someone asked you to? 15. “I hear he’s going to quit his job.” “I know. If I were in his place I wouldn’t stay there either.”

Exercise 84. Put in the correct verb forms.

1. The kitchen (look) better if we (have) red curtains. 2. I (be) sorry if we (not see) her again. 3. It (be) a pity if Andy (not get) the job. 4. If I (know) his address, I (go) round and see him. 5. What (you do) if you (win) the lottery? 6. It (be) quicker if you (use) a computer. 7. If you (not be) so busy, I (show) you how to play. 8. If we (have) some eggs, I (make) you a cake. 9. If you really (love) me, you (buy) me those diamonds. 10. I’m sure Mary (help) you if you (ask) her. 11. If it (not be) so cold, I (tidy) up the garden. 12. If I (have) the keys, I (show) you the cellar. 13. If I (have) children like hers, I (send) them to boarding school. 14. Where (you go) if you (need) to buy a picture frame? 15. (You mind) if I (go) first? 16. If all of us (come), (you have) room in your car? 17. It (be) nice if you (spend) some time with the children.

*Exercise 85. Use the correct form of the infinitives in brackets.

1. If he (not to be) ill, he (to stay) with us. He (not to leave) us so soon, would he? 2. If I (to be) a true romantic, I (to work) as a clerk? I (to sit) here with you? 3. If their employees (to pay) better, they (not to ask) for a pay-rise. 4. If I (to be) you, I (not to push) him too far. It might be dangerous. 5. If I (to know) the man I (to thank) him. 6. People (not to repeat) this story if at least some of it (not to be) true. There is no smoke without fire. 7. If I (not to know) him so well, I (to be) surprised. But that’s quite like him. 8. “Is the boy manageable?” “He (to be) so, if he (not to be) used to having his own way with everyone. His parents have spoiled him.” 9. If the Arsons still (to live) here, they (can show) you that house. They were the last to remember. 10. I (to stay) away from this whole business if I (to be) you. 11. Where we all (to be) if every mistake (to take) into account? 12. She (not to draw) parallels unless she (to see) so much in common between the two cases. 13. You (to allow) to take a leave if you suddenly (to need) it? 14. If Danny (not to like) that little cafe, he (not to frequent) the place. 15. If you (to know) her better, you (not to think) the world of her. 16. I don’t have a minute to spare. If I (to be) less busy, I (to help) you.

Exercise 86. Paraphrase the following sentences according to the pattern.

Pattern: I don’t know him well, I can’t remember his phone number.

If I knew him well, I would remember his phone number.

1. The lecture is quite boring. The students aren’t listening. 2. You don’t know anything about law. You can’t say whether the book contains errors of procedure. 3. He doesn’t have any sense. You can’t trust him with the simplest task. 4. She is so garrulous. Everybody is avoiding her. 5. I can’t see his face clearly. I can’t say whether I know him or not. 6. Bertha is quite popular. She gets invited to many parties. 7. The play seems to be going on and on forever. The audience is bored. 8. Mr. Gale is busy. He is entertaining his guests. He can’t see you now. 9. I don’t have much time for newspapers. I never read past the third line of any report. 10. Dennis knows a lot about history. He can help you with your project. 11. The cover and the fly-leaf are both missing. We’ll have to guess who the author is. 12. He thinks he was wrong. He is overcome with remorse. 13. Dave is unwell today. He’s not going to the country with us. He’s staying at home. 14. The information is classified. You’ll have to get a permit. 15. He is a straightforward person. He loathes mysteries and always insists on being told the truth. 16. I like that actor. I might go and see the play. 17. Mark enjoys gardening. He spends nearly all his time in his garden. 18. I think the test is going to be very complicated. I’m revising again tonight. 19. He never feels self-doubt. He is so difficult to deal with. 20. I’m having a headache. But I don’t have time. I can’t cancel the party.