Chapter 7
MODAL VERBS
ENTRY TEST
Unit 2
1. Correct any errors inserting either can/could or to be able to where
necessary.
1) I read when I was four years old, but I not write very well.
2) His writing was so bad that I not read his letter at first, but with an effort I
make out what he said.
3) We not afford to pay for our journey across Africa, but we make it in the end
because the bicycle firm lend us the money.
4) When he arrived in Africa, no one tell Stanley if Livingstone was alive or
dead, but after a long journey, we find him.
2. Rewrite the following sentences so that each sentence contains the modal
verb can.
5) It’s hardly possible that he was puzzled by such a simple question.
6) I doubt that she was making notes of what he said.
7) It’s hardly possible that he feels more dead than alive.
8) It’s impossible that she is keeping to a milk diet.
9) I doubt that he has been cured of pneumonia so quickly.
10) Where is Silvia hiding? – I’m looking for her everywhere!
Unit 3
3. Complete these sentences with modal verbs to express possibility or
uncertainty.
11) Where are you going for your holidays? – I haven’t finally decided but I...
12) What sort of car are you going to buy? – I’m not sure yet but I ...
13) I can’t find Monica anywhere. I wonder where she is. – She ...
14) Why didn’t Tom answer the doorbell? – I’m sure he was in the house at
the time. He ...
15) Is Jack in his office? – I’m not sure. He...
16) Look! Sue’s going out. – I wonder where she is going. – She ...
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4. Respond to the following questions. Express supposition implying
uncertainty.
17) Her eyes are red. What’s the matter? (to cry)
18) Why is Ann absent? (to be interviewed)
19) He looks sick and tired. What’s the matter? (to catch a cold)
20) Where is the nurse? (to give injections to the patients)
5. Insert may/might or can/could or to be able to.
21) I think, when I’m twenty-five, then I ... get control of money.
22) I wonder if I ... ask your advice.
23) It ... never be forgotten!
24) I wish he ... have a pony of his own.
25) If a letter comes for me ... you please forward it to this address.
26) I ... help laughing.
27) The police were suspicious at first but I ... convince them that we were
innocent.
28) The swimmer was very tired but he ... reach the shore before he collapsed.
29) I don’t think I ... drive you to the airport.
Unit 4
6. Make the following sentences negative.
30) She must have been quite conscious of having made a mistake.
31) The telegram must have certainly come in time.
32) She must have been very careful. She didn’t spill a drop of milk.
33) They must have given us the correct information about the road.
34) The students have passed the tests. They must have understood the rules.
35) The dog must have recognised his master. It didn’t bark as we approached
the house.
36) He must have been very experienced in sailing navigation.
7. Rewrite the following sentences using a modal verb to express strong
supposition.
37) Evidently, the doctor is still examining the patient.
38) Surely, she is preparing her report now.
39) I will not bother you any longer; no doubt, you are tired of my talking.
40) Probably, Nancy has been given her impressions of England for an hour
already.
41) Evidently, they have been treating him for pneumonia for a month.
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8. Translate from Russian into English.
42) Вы, должно быть, не узнали меня и поэтому не подошли ко мне.
43) Вы, наверное, и не пытались это сделать, иначе вы бы не говорили,
что это легко.
44) Она, должно быть, заболела. Иначе она была бы уже на работе.
45) По-видимому, это труднее, чем вы предполагали.
46) В окнах нет света. Должно быть, опять никого нет дома.
47) Мне пора домой.
48) У вас очень много ошибок. Надо уделять больше внимания
грамматике.
49) Этот вопрос надо решить немедленно.
Unit 5
9. Rewrite these sentences so that each sentence contains the modal verb
need.
50) We had to stop at the frontier but we were not required to open our cases.
51) It wasn’t necessary to walk. He took us in his car.
52) My employer said, ‘I shan’t require your work tomorrow’.
53) Most people think that civil servants are not required to work very hard.
54) Was it obligatory for us to vote?
Unit 7
10. Answer these questions. Show that a planned action was not carried out
using the modal verb to be to.
55) Did they start on Saturday?
56) Did she wear that nice dress at the graduation party?
57) Did he join you in your trip?
58) Did they treat you to a ballet?
59) Did he take his child fishing?
60) Did she keep her birthday?
Unit 8
11 Complete each gap using must, need or have to or their negative
contracted forms.
61) You ... take an umbrella. It isn’t going to rain.
62) Don’t lose your purse! You ... leave it in the bus.
63) Come on. We ... hurry. We ... be late.
64) We... make our own fun in the old days. There wasn’t any television there.
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65) There is so much traffic now. You ... wait ages to cross the road.
66) This report isn’t so important. You ... type the report today.
Unit 9
12. Respond to the following remarks to criticise a past action.
67) The accident happened because Tom was driving on the wrong side of the
road.
68) He was not careful while crossing the road.
69) She didn’t hire a taxi and missed her train.
70) She left her umbrella at home and was caught in the heavy rain.
13. Respond to the following remarks making the following statements
emotionally coloured.
71) You are to go to the dean’s office to tell him all about your problems in
your group.
72) Why don’t you go to the station to meet your friend?
73) Your friend is lagging behind the group. He needs your help.
74) Your friend misses lessons very often. You should talk to him to know the
reasons.
75) You have done a wrong thing. Now you feel sorry.
Unit 10, 11
14. Put in shall, will or would. Open the brackets.
76) My grandfather always ... (get up) at half past five.
77) ...we (go) to the park? – That … (be) nice.
78) I’m in terrible trouble. What ... I (do)?
79) We ... (not to be) here next September. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it?
80) I ... (not to listen to) to any more of this nonsense.
81) You ... (do) as I say!
82) My aunt loved writing letters. She … (write) twenty or thirty a week.
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15. Translate from Russian into English
83) Должно быть, она потеряла его адрес.
84) Вам бы следовало послушаться моего совета.
85) Подумать только! Она согласилась на это предложение.
86) С какой стати я должен это делать!?
87) И до чего дело дошло!
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88) Страшно, что с ней случилась такая неприятность.
89) Случись так, что вы увидите Анну, расскажите ей обо всём, что
произошло.
90) Ты будешь выполнять мои указания!
91) Неужели она так и не получила мое письмо?
92) Ты могла бы, по крайней мере, посоветоваться с сестрой!
93) Возможно, он боится, что ему сделают укол.
94) Я зря дожидался окончания программы.
95) Мы с вами договорились, что вы ничего не должны говорить!
96) Не двигайся! Стой, где стоишь!
97) Его, возможно, забрали в больницу вчера.
98) Я полагаю, это и есть твой дом!
99) Ей совсем необязательно присутствовать при нашем разговоре.
100) Ради чего я буду разговаривать с ней?
Total: 100/____
Modal Verbs
Unit 1
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MEANING AND USE
1. Modal verbs, or simply modals, express modality, i.e. the
speaker’s attitude towards the action in the sentence. The area of
meaning referred to as modality is rather broad, and the degree of
modality may be strong or weak. Thus, modal verbs are used to
express:
 necessity (must shows strong necessity; need shows weaker
necessity; to have to expresses necessity due to some
circumstances);
 possibility (can is used for strong possibility; may for weak
possibility);
 duty (should and ought to are used to talk about duty, but
ought to is stronger,) etc.
Each modal verb may express a wide range of modality.
Here is a quick reference to the major meanings of the modal verbs
dealt in this chapter:
 can /could express ability, possibility, uncertainty, doubt,
astonishment, permission, prohibition;
 may/ might express possibility, criticism, requests, permission,
hope;
 must is used to express obligation, necessity, prohibition,
supposition;
 need expresses obligation or absence of obligation;
 to have to expresses necessity;
 to be to is used for possibility, obligation, orders, and to express
things fated to happen;
 ought to and should express obligation, advice, deduction.
Should is also found in emphatic constructions and
subordinate clauses;
 shall/ will/ would are used for requests, orders, offers, and to
describe characteristic habit, certainty or supposition.
2. Modal verbs have the following peculiarities in use:
 They are followed by the Infinitive (all types of the Infinitive are
possible) (See Ch. 8) without the particle to (with the
exception of ought to, have to, to be to; need may be used
with and without to): I must water the flowers tomorrow. They
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must have been right. This work can be done at once. But: I have to
work. She ought to know that.
They have no auxiliaries in questions, negatives, tags and short
answers: Can you swim? – No, I can’t. Dorothy shouldn’t be
doing that, should she?
Many of them lack the ending “-s” in the Present Indefinite for the
third person singular: She may know her address. He can play the
piano. But: He needs to look his papers through. She has to work
hard.
Only some modals have past forms (could, should, would,
might, had, was/were). Certain past ideas can be expressed
by a modal verb followed by a Perfect Infinitive (have + Past
Participle): You should have told me the truth.
Besides a full negative form (should not, may not, need not,
etc.), modal verbs have contracted negative forms: can cannot – can’t, could – couldn’t, will – won’t, shall –
shan’t, should – shouldn’t, may – mayn’t, might –
mightn’t, would – wouldn’t, must – mustn’t, ought to –
oughtn’t to, need (to) – needn’t (to): I said that he couldn’t
have done it. He mustn’t smoke. You needn’t do it.
Modals have no infinitives or participles. It is impossible to say:
*to may, *canning or *musted.
EXERCISES
1. Read the following dialogue. Find the modal verbs in it, comment on their
meaning, peculiarities of use, and fill in the chart arranging them from
possibility to necessity.
Possibility
Ability
Probability
Obligation
Necessity
John and Anastasia meet on the way home from work.
– Hello, Anastasia. Are you going to Uncle Ari’s party next
John:
Thursday?
Anastasia: – I may go, but I’m still not sure.
– Does that mean that you’re not planning to go?
J.:
A.:
– I didn’t say that. I said that there is a possibility that I might not go.
It’s still doubtful.
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J.:
A.:
J.:
A.:
J.:
A.:
J.:
A.:
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– Why don’t you know for sure?
– Well, I can come only if I get the night off from work.
– I really think that you should try to attend. We all have an obligation to
be there. After all, Uncle Ari is the head of the family, and he will expect
everyone to come. Remember, he is arriving from Athens and is
bringing our newly married cousins, Christine and Theodore. There will
be a large dinner. Most of the food will come from Uncle George’s
restaurant.
– That sounds great, but I’m having trouble getting the evening off from
work. What would you do in my place?
– In that case, I would try to get someone to replace me.
– I never thought of doing that. Perhaps I could convince my friend
Barbara to switch with me.
– Oh, you really should try. In fact, you must be there. We won’t have a
good time without you.
– Thanks, John. You’ve made me realize that I must come.
Unit 2
CAN/COULD
The modal verb can has two forms: can for the Present
Indefinite Tense and could for the Past Indefinite Tense. The
equivalent expression to be able to supplies all the missing forms of
the verb can:
I can explain it.
I could explain it.
I don’t think I’ll be able to explain it when I see her.
Can expresses ability or capability, possibility, incredulity or doubt.
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CAN/COULD TO EXPRESS ABILITY OR CAPABILITY
Can is used to talk about general ability or capability in present
and past (could) in active and passive structures: I can read a little
English. George could play the piano when he was a boy. Gold can be
found in these mountains.
To express the meaning of ability or capability can is often found
with verbs of perception (receiving information through the eyes,
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ears, etc.) hear, see, smell, etc.: I can hear music. I could smell
something burning, or cognitive verbs understand, follow, remember:
I can’t/don’t understand what Edwin is talking about. It does not always
add very much to the meaning and in this case can is not rendered
in Russian: Я слышу музыку. Я не понимаю, о чем говорит Эдвин.
NOTE: The expression to be able to is also used to express ability
or capability in present, future, and past but it is a little more
formal and less usual than can: Frank is good at computers. He
can write/is able to write programs.
Moreover, was/were able to is used to say that ability or
opportunity resulted in a particular action, to say that somebody
‘managed to do’, ‘succeeded in doing’ something on one
occasion: She was able to translate the article without my help. = She
managed to do it.
Compare these two sentences:
The children could swim when they were quite young (a past ability).
The children were able to swim across the river (a past action).
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To be able to is also used in the following structures:
to-infinitive: It’s nice to go. – It’s nice to be able to go to the Theatre.
after a modal verb: George might be able to help us.
in the Present Perfect Tense: Dorothy has been able to translate
that article and I’m proud of her.
Could + Perfect Infinitive is used to talk about unrealized past
ability or to criticize people for not doing things: You could have helped
me. (But you didn’t help.) (Russ.: Ты бы мог мне помочь) You could have
told me you were leaving. (But you didn’t tell.) (Russ.: Ты мог бы мне
сказать, что ты уезжаешь.)
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CAN/COULD TO EXPRESS POSSIBILITY, CHOICES AND
OPPORTUNITIES
Can/could may be used to talk about possibility:
a) theoretical possibility: It can be quite cold here in summer. In this
sense could suggests a less definite possibility: It could rain
later this evening.
b) possibility due to existing laws: People can marry here when they
are eighteen.
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c) possibility due to circumstances or to choices and
opportunities: You can have the book when I have finished it. There
are several ways out. You can go to the police, you can visit a
lawyer or you can forget all about that. What shall we do
tomorrow? – Well, we could go fishing.
Can/could expressing possibility is used only with the Indefinite
Infinitive.
Russian constructions могло (бы) быть и хуже, могло (бы) быть
и лучше expressing possibility or impossibility with comparative
adjectives are rendered in English by could and Indefinite
Infinitive: The situation couldn’t be worse. It could be better.
Can is not found to talk about future probability – the chances
that something will happen: may/might express this idea. (See
Unit 3)
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CAN/COULD TO EXPRESS UNCERTAINTY, DOUBT,
ASTONISHMENT AND IMPROBABILITY
1. Can/could also convey the meaning of uncertainty, doubt,
and astonishment (these meanings are closely connected).
Could is used to imply more uncertainty: Could it be time?
They are used in combination with different forms of the Infinitive
and are found only in interrogative sentences (general questions):
Can he really be ill? Can it be true? Can she be singing in the next room?
Sentences of this kind are often emotionally coloured, and in
Russian this construction is rendered as: Неужели? Неужели это
правда? Неужели он болен? и т.д.
NOTE:
 Can/could + Perfect Infinitive (or Perfect Continuous
Infinitive) are used to refer the action to the past: Can he have told
a lie? Could she have been waiting for us so long?
2. Can/could are also used to talk about improbability and are
found only in negative sentences (all forms of the Infinitive are
possible): It can’t be true. She can’t be singing in the next room.
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NOTE: Can’t + Perfect Infinitive is used to refer the action to the
past: He can’t have told a lie! Couldn’t is also used in this
meaning to make the statement less categorical: She couldn’t
have told a lie! In Russian it is rendered as: Не может быть,
чтобы… Вряд ли это так…
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CAN/COULD TO EXPRESS PERMISSION, REQUESTS,
AND OFFERS
1. Can and could are used to:
ask for permission and requests. Can I use your pen? Can I
possibly sit here?
give permission: You can wait in my office.
refuse permission: You cannot stay out late!
NOTE: Could is more polite and formal than can: Could I borrow
your book? Do you think I could use your office?
To be allowed to is used to say that the permission resulted in a
particular action, something that really happened. I was allowed to
leave work early yesterday. We were allowed to enter the showing room
when we looked around the station.
2. Can and could are also found to offer to do things for people,
could makes the offer more polite: Can I help you? Could I help you?
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CAN/COULD IN SET PHRASES
Learn the following set phrases with can/could:
Can’t help doing means that you can’t stop yourself doing it,
something makes you, even though you are being careful not
to: She is a naughty girl but I can’t help admiring her. Its rendered
as: не могу не делать чего-то).
Can’t but/can’t help but + Infinitive without to show the same
meaning: I can’t but ask him about. I couldn’t but refuse her. It’s
rendered in Russian as: не могу удержаться от…. or ничего
другого не остается, как…
Can’t stand/Can’t bear doing something say that you dislike or
hate doing something: She can’t bear being alone. It is rendered
in Russian as: терпеть не могу…
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EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning and the form of the modal verb can. Translate
the sentences into Russian.
1) You can see the sea from our bedroom window. (Can is used with a verb of
perception expressing ability.)
2) I’m afraid I can’t come to your party next Friday.
3) You could join her much later if she wants you to go on the yacht.
4) I wish he could have a pony on his own.
5) It can’t be true!
6) I can’t help laughing.
7) Where’s Miss Laura? She came out right after me. Where can she be?
8) How could she have been so cold, so cruel to this adorable creature?
9) I could always stay up as a child.
10) Could I pick some roses as well?
11) Could you stop the car, please, for a moment?
2. Read the situations and write what you would say.
1) You’ve got a pound note but you need some change. You ask somebody to
help you. Can you change a pound/Could you change a pound?
2) You want to borrow your friend’s camera: What do you say to him/her?
3) You have a car and you want to give somebody a lift. What do you say?
4) You have to go to the airport but you don’t know how to get there. You ask
a passer-by.
5) You are telephoning the owner of a flat which was advertised in a
newspaper. You are interested in the flat and you want to come and see it
today. (Do you think I…?)
6) You want to leave work early because you have some important things to
do. What do you ask your boss? (Do you think I…?)
7) You want to invite someone to come and stay with you for the weekend.
8) The person in the next room has some music on very loud. How do you ask
him politely to turn it down? (Do you think you…?)
9) You have to carry some heavy boxes upstairs. Ask someone to help you.
10) You want your friend to show you how to change the film in your camera.
What do you say to him/her?
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3. Complete these sentences using the modal verbs can/could or to be able
to. Sometimes it is possible to use either; sometimes only to be able to is
possible.
1) George has travelled a lot. He can or is able to speak four languages.
2) Tom … drive but he hasn’t got a car.
3) I can’t understand Oscar, I’ve never … understand him.
4) He was very strong; he … ski all day and dance all night.
5) The car plunged into the river. The driver … get out but the passengers
were drowned.
6) When you have taken your degree you … put letters after your name?
7) Don’t try to look at all the pictures in the gallery. Otherwise when you get
home you … remember any of them.
8) Ask Ann about your problems. She should … help you.
9) I was a long way from the stage. I … see all right but I … hear very well.
10) I just seem to know nobody who I … ring and say I just feel awful and I
haven’t a penny.
11) We … borrow umbrellas; so we didn’t get wet.
12) … you walk or did they have to carry you?
4. Arrange each of the following comments using the modal verb can’t into 6
groups according to their basic meaning. (One group will have five
comments, the others two each). Think of your own examples.
I can’t believe it.
I can’t work it out.
I can’t take it in.
I can’t bear it.
I can’t understand it.
I can’t cope.
I can’t manage.
I can’t take it.
I can’t help it.
I can’t put it out of my mind.
I can’t get over it.
I can’t stand it.
I can’t stop myself.
I can’t face it.
I can’t put up with it.
5. Fill in the gaps using the modal verbs can/could or to be able to plus a
notional verb.
1) Did you persuade Jennifer? ~ We tried hard but we couldn’t persuade her to
come with us.
2) I can’t sing now but I … very well when I was a child.
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3) He can’t play tennis very well now but he … quite well when he was
younger.
4) When she was at school she … faster than anyone else.
5) Did they find your house? ~ Yes, it took them a long time but they …
6) Did you win the match? ~ Yes, it wasn’t easy but I …
7) Ten years ago I … from one side of the lake to the other.
8) Did the thief escape? ~ Yes, the policemen chased the thief but he …
9) I looked everywhere for the book but I …
10) The fire spread quickly but everyone…
6. Fill in the blanks with a modal verb to talk about unrealized past ability.
1) We didn’t go out last night. We could have gone to the cinema but we
decided to stay at home.
2) I … to the concert but I changed my mind.
3) He … the examination but he decided not to.
4) Fanny … a new car but she hadn’t got enough money.
5) Frank … me to mend my car but he didn’t want to do it.
6) Why didn’t you stop all that? You …some way.
7) Ken … his aunt to the station but he had no driving licence at that moment.
8) Jack … Edward £50 but he didn’t want to.
7. Use the modal verb can/could followed by the appropriate infinitive.
1) You can’t have done (not to do) it. I don’t believe it.
2) She … not (to stay) at her friends all time.
3) I … (to help) him but I didn’t know he needed help.
4) Such problems … not (to solve) easily.
5) How … she (to work) in the garden now? It is already dark.
6) I simply … not (to refuse). They would have been hurt.
7) He wasn’t old. … he … not (to be) more than forty.
8) They … not (to be) sister and brother.
9) She is too young. She … not (to suffer from) constantly from insomnia.
10) … he … (to be operated) on?
8. Paraphrase the following sentences using the modal verb can in the
meaning of astonishment, uncertainty or doubt.
1) Is it possible that she is still running a high temperature? – Can/could she be
still running a high temperature?
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Is it possible that she is still worrying over such a trifle?
Do you believe that they live under bad conditions?
Do you believe that the patient has recovered?
It’s hardly possible that she is in now.
It’s impossible that the child is shivering with cold. He’s warmly wrapped
up.
9. Read the dialogue, single out the patterns with the modal verb can.
Comment on emotional colouring of the meanings. Reproduce this
dialogue by heart: Think of your own examples.
 Marjory is still in hospital.
 Good heavens! Can it be true! How awful! (Can is used to express
astonishment.)
 But they say that tomorrow she will be back home from hospital at last!
After fourteen months!
 Good gracious! Could she have been actually lying in bed for a year? Poor
thing! It’s simply incredible!
 Laura is out again! She has gone to the club.
 Fancy that now. Can she be enjoying herself when her mother is ill? She
could have stayed at home if she were a serious girl.
 Do you remember we are going to the concert? If you don’t make haste, we
shall be late. We have only half an hour left before the beginning of the
concert.
 Why? It can’t be half past six now! Your watch is at least ten minutes fast.
 And where can I have put my eye-glasses?
 Oh, here they are. Don’t make such a fuss. Let’s go!
10. Fill in the following spaces with either can/could or to be able to.
1) We will be able to hear. Mr. Browns lecture on British art next Tuesday.
2) I knew this town so I … (to advise) him where to go.
3) He … (to speak) French very well when he was at school.
4) I … (to get) his new book last week.
5) … you (to translate) the text last Friday? ~ No, I … (negative). ~ I … (to
translate) it next week.
6) When the garage had repaired our car we … (to continue) our journey.
7) At five years old he … (to read) quite well.
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11. Translate into English.
1) Неужели она все еще ждет нас у станции метро?
2) Неужели она согласна?
3) Не может быть, чтобы он сказал это.
4) Неужели он все еще в больнице?
5) Не могу не смеяться при одном ее виде.
6) Терпеть не могу быть одной в доме.
7) Мне ничего не остается, как принять этот факт.
8) Мне ничего не оставалось, как приютить ее у себя.
9) Я не мог не восхищаться ее пением.
10) Не может быть, чтобы он так все легко воспринимал.
11) Не может быть, чтобы она не узнала нас.
12) Не может быть, чтобы она нам не доверяла.
13) Неужели она так и не получила мое письмо?
14) Неужели так никто и не видел, как он это сделал?
15) Не может быть, чтобы они не осознали опасность.
16) Ты можешь взять словарь. Мне он больше не нужен.
17) Можно мы возьмем Джека с собой?
18) Нет, малыш, зимой мороженое на улице есть нельзя.
19) Вы не могли бы продиктовать мне эту страницу?
20) Вы не могли бы привести свой пример? Нельзя давать примеры только
из учебника.
21) Вы можете сейчас продиктовать письма? – Нет, я собираюсь принять
несколько посетителей сейчас.
22) Вы не могли бы представить меня некоторым из своих коллег?
23) Когда бы я мог увидеться с вами?
24) Не могли бы вы передать ему мои наилучшие пожелания?
Unit 3
MAY/MIGHT
The modal verb may has two forms: may for the present tenses
and might for the past tenses. The expression to be allowed and to
be permitted can be used to supply the missing forms of the verb
may: You are to stay in bed until you are allowed to get up.
May is chiefly used to express permission or possibility. It is also
used to express uncertainty, criticism, and wish.
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MAY/MIGHT TO EXPRESS PERMISSION
1. May is found:
 to grant permission: You may watch TV for as long as you like.
 to ask for permission: May I borrow your umbrella, please? It is
more polite than Can I borrow your umbrella?
Might is also used, it is very polite and formal but is less common:
Might I join you?
NOTE: To be allowed to is also used to ask about permission, yet
there is a difference.
Compare: May I take a photo of you? = Will you allow it?
Are we allowed to take photos? = What is the rule?
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to refuse permission: You may not put TV оn!
2. To make these sentences past the expression to be allowed
is used (not might): I may go today. – I was allowed to go that day.
But might is used when the main verb is in the past: He told me
that I might smoke in the room (Reported Speech).
§2
MAY/MIGHT TO EXPRESS POSSIBILITY
1. Both may and might + Present Infinitive are used to express
possibility in the present or future. Might is mostly used as a less
definitive or more hesitant form of may. It suggests a smaller
chance, when you think something is possible but not very likely.
Compare: I may go to London tomorrow. (≈a 50% chance)
Joe might come with me. (≈a 30% chance)
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Might must be used:
when the main verb of the sentence is in the past: He said that he
might be late that night. (Reported Speech) But: He said, “I
may/might be late tonight”.
in conditional sentences: If you poured hot water into, it might crack.
May/might + not means ‘it is possible that it is not …’: It
may/might not be true. (=It’s possible that it is not true)
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2. May and might + Perfect Infinitive are used in speculations
about past actions: He may/might have gone.
Might + Perfect Infinitive is used:
 when the main verb of the sentence is in the past: He
said/thought that she might have missed the plane;
 in sentences with unreal condition: If he had taken the other road
we might have arrived earlier.
§3
MAY/MIGHT TO EXPRESS WISHES, PERSUASIVE
REQUESTS, AND CRITICISM
1. May expresses wishes and hopes. May always comes at the
beginning of the sentence: May you both be very happy! May God be
with you! (Might is not used in this case.)
2. Might is often used to make requests or suggestions in the
affirmative clauses: You might try asking your uncle for a job.
3. Might + Perfect Infinitive occurs to talk about the past
criticizing something or somebody: You might have helped us. (but you
didn’t) It sounds like a reproach.
§4
MAY/MIGHT IN SET PHRASES
Learn the following set phrases with may/might:
 May/might as well + Infinitive are a very mild and unemphatic
way of expressing an intention. It also suggests or recommends
an action because there is nothing better, nothing more
interesting and etc: I may as well have something to eat. I might as
well stay at home tonight. It is rendered in Russian as: пожалуй,
будет лучше, если я…
 It might have been worse means ‘things are not so bad after all’.
(могло (бы) быть и хуже)
 He might have been taken for her brother means ‘He looked like her
brother'. (можно было (бы) принять за …)
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COMPARE MAY AND CAN FOR PERMISSION AND
POSSIBILITY
Notice some peculiarities in the usage of may/can and
might/could.
1. May is more common when the speaker gives permission: You
may borrow my book = ‘I give you permission to take it’, or in impersonal
statements concerning authority: An accused person may (=has the
right) to appeal). A police officer may ask for your driving license. Though
in informal English, in colloquial speech can/could are used: He can
borrow my car.
2. Can would be much more usual than may in the meaning ‘to
have permission’: I can leave / I’m allowed to leave… . But may/might
are more usual than can/could in indirect speech: He says he may
leave the room / She said they might leave the room.
3. May/might express future probability. Can doesn’t express
this idea: We may/might go hunting this autumn. (Not *we can go…)
4. Both cannot/could not and may not/might not are used to
express improbability. But the degree of faith expressed by may
not/might not are less, this verb points to a less definitive
improbability or possibility.
Compare:
It may not be true (Perhaps it is not true).
It can’t be true (It is certainly not true).
He may/might not have understood (Perhaps he didn’t understand).
He can’t/couldn’t have understood (He certainly didn’t understand).
5. Can/could occur when there is an idea of condition: Why don’t
you ring him? You can/could use my mobile phone.
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning and the form of the modal verb may.
1) The telephone went on ringing. Ann said: ‘It might be Edmund. – It
suggests a smaller chance, when you think something is possible but not
very likely.
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2) He might have missed his plane. If he drives, he may be here at any
moment.
3) Supper passed off better than it might have been expected.
4) His eyes were so close together that I honestly thought they might run into
each other one day.
5) Well, don’t look on the black side of things. She may get over it in a few
weeks.
6) He said I might come to him any day I liked.
7) After all I’ve done for them, they might be more thankful!
8) You might have told us this half an hour ago.
9) You might pay more attention to your lessons.
10) May God be with you!
2. Answer the questions using the modal verb may/might.
1) Do you know if Ruth is in her room? ~ I’m not sure. She may be in her
room.
2) Do you know if Irene likes ice-cream? ~ …
3) Do you know if they are married? ~ …
4) Do you know if she wants to go to the theatre? ~ …
5) Do you know if he is telling the truth? ~ …
6) Do you know if John has a car? ~ …
7) Do you know if he was serious? ~ …
8) Do you know if she was looking after the baby? ~ …
9) Do you know if they were listening to the news? ~ …
10) Are they ready? ~ …
3. Respond to each situation making up your own sentences.
1) I can’t find George anywhere. I wonder where he is: he might have gone
shopping.
2) Look! She is going out. I wonder where she’s going.
3) Why didn’t Tom answer the doorbell? I’m sure he was in the house at the
time.
4) How do you think the fire started?
5) I wonder where Tom was going, when you saw him.
6) Ethel didn’t come to the party. I wonder why not.
7) The weather is dull. There are only black clouds in the sky.
8) Where are you going to hang that picture?
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4. Use the modal verb may followed by the appropriate infinitive.
1) She asked me if she … (to switch off) the radio: if she might switch off …
2) We wish your journey … (to be) successful.
3) Tell him he … (to warn) me and not (to put) me in such an awkward
position.
4) The police … (to ask) a driver to take a breath test.
5) I’ll wait a week so that he … (to have) time to think it over.
6) He isn’t going to eat it; I … as well (to give) it to the dog.
7) You … at least (to read) the letter.
8) You … (to write). I’m very annoyed that you didn’t.
9) He said that we … (to use) his office whenever we liked.
10) I don’t think I’ll succeed but I … (to try) as well.
11) Two parallel white lines in the middle of the road mean that you … (not to
overtake).
5. Read these situations and make up sentences with may/might as well.
1) A friend has invited you to a party. You’re not very keen to go but there
isn’t anything else to do, so you think you should go. You say: I might as
well go.
2) You are in a café with a friend. You’ve just finished your drinks. You’re not
in a hurry, so you think you should both have another drink. You say: We…
What would you like?
3) Someone has given you a free ticket for a concert. You are not very keen on
the concert, but you think you should go because you have a free ticket.
You say: I… It’s a pity to waste a free ticket.
4) You’ve invited some friends to dinner but they haven’t come. The dinner
has been ready for half an hour and you think you should begin without
them. You say: We… I don’t think they are coming.
6. How would you ask for permission in these situations?
1) You’re at a friend’s flat. You want to make a phone call. ~ Can I use your
phone?
2) You need a calculator. The person sitting next to you has got one.
3) You have gone into a café. There people who you know from work were
sitting at a table. You go over to the table.
4) You had to go to a lecture, but you were ill. Your friend went to the lecture
and took notes. Next day you are well again and you see your friend.
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7. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Право же, вы могли бы сделать это для меня.
2) Можете зайти к нам после семи, если хотите.
3) Ты могла бы, по крайней мере, посоветоваться с сестрой!
4) Оливер спросил, можно ли ему получить еще тарелку каши.
5) Больному стало лучше. Вы можете навестить его завтра.
6) Тебе можно быть и посерьезнее. Ты уже почти взрослый.
7) Она не была англичанкой, но ее можно было принять за нее.
8) Спроси их, можно мне пойти тоже с ними в поход?
9) Ты мог бы купить мне эту книгу! Ты знаешь, что она мне нужна.
10) Может быть, ей и не нравился новый учитель, но она его нисколько не
боялась.
11) Может быть, на вас никто и внимания не обратит.
12) Где же мой паспорт? – Возможно, ты забыл его дома.
13) Возможно, его не было на лекции. – Но он говорит, что он там был.
14) Возможно, летом меня не будет в городе.
15) Он стоял довольно далеко от них и, возможно, не слышал их слов.
16) Может быть, он не знает, что ты серьезно болен.
17) У мальчика, возможно, высокая температура.
18) Его, возможно, забрали в больницу вчера.
19) Он, может быть, лежит в постели уже неделю.
20) Возможно, врач уже осмотрел всех больных, и его рабочий день
подошел к концу.
21) У него, может быть, не было времени сегодня. Он, возможно, сделает
это завтра.
22) Он, может быть, заболел. Он обычно очень рано встает.
23) Возможно, он боится, что ему сделают укол.
Unit 4
MUST
Must has only one form. The expressions to have to and to be
obliged to can be used to supply the missing tense forms of the
verb must. Yet must can be used after a past reporting verb as if it
were a past tense: The doctor said that I must stop smoking.
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Must is mostly used to express obligation or urgent command,
very emphatic advice. It is also used to express prohibition, and
supposition, bordering on assurance.
§1
MUST TO EXPRESS OBLIGATION AND PROHIBITION
1. Must expresses obligation, strong necessity:
a) arising out of the nature of things and consequently
inevitable: Plants must get water. All experience shows
that man must die.
b) due to circumstances (in this meaning it is equivalent to to
have to): He must earn money.
NOTE: Must is not used expressing past necessity or future
obligation.
Must occurs in questions to ask about what the hearer thinks is
necessary. In this case must may acquire additional shades of duty
or necessity: Must I clean all the rooms? Must he do it himself?
The absence of necessity is expressed by need not: Must I go
there tomorrow? – No, you needn’t.
2. In negative sentences (must + not or mustn’t) the modal
verb must expresses absolute prohibition. In the opinion of the
speaker, there is not choice at all: You mustn’t make noise. The children
are sleeping in the next room. You must not smoke here!
§2
MUST TO EXPRESS A COMMAND AND
AN EMPHATIC REQUEST
Must is used to express a command, an urgent (emphatic)
request:
You must go. You must tell the truth. (‘It is your duty’ = a command).
You may borrow my book but you must bring it back before six. You
must come to see us = (emphatic request).
When you are in London you must visit the National Gallery. You must
stop smoking = (strong advice)
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NOTE: I must be going means ‘I must be off’, ‘It’s time for me to go.’ It is
rendered in Russian as: Мне пора уходить.
§3
MUST TO EXPRESS SUPPOSITION
Must is used to express supposition bordering on assurance, the
conclusion that something is certain or highly probable: He looks so
pale. He must be ill.
1. In this meaning must is used with all the forms of the Infinitive
(the Indefinite Infinitive if the action refers to the present and the
Perfect Infinitive if the action refers to the past) in affirmative
sentences only. It corresponds to the Russian должно быть:
They must want me for something else.
He must be suffering!
What a comfort you must have been to your mother!
She must have been waiting for us for an hour!
2. To express supposition referring to the future the modal word
probably is used: She will probably come tomorrow.
In negative sentences supposition is expressed by means of the
modal word evidently: Evidently, she did not know my address.
Moreover, must + verbs to fail, to distrust, to dislike, to
disapprove, to disbelieve, to misunderstand or words nobody,
never, nothing are used to convey supposition with strong
probability with negative meaning: She must have failed to pass her
exams. – Должно быть,
она провалила экзамен. I must have
misunderstood you. – Должно быть, я не понял Вас. Nobody must have
told the truth. – Должно быть, никто не сказал правду.
§4
COMPARE MUST AND MAY FOR SUPPOSITION AND
PROHIBITION
Notice some peculiarities in the usage of must and may:
1. May/might denote supposition implying uncertainty: He may be
an actor. His face is familiar to me. Наверное, он актер. Его голос мне
знаком.
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Must denotes supposition implying strong probability: He must be
an actor. His voice carries so well. – Должно быть, он актер, у него
поставленный голос.
2. In negative sentences it is impossible to use ‘may not’ as an
answer to express prohibition. In this case must not or cannot is
used: May I smoke here? ~ No, you mustn’t (you can’t). – Нет, нельзя.
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning and the form of the modal verbs must and may.
Translate the sentences into Russian.
1) Harry, you are horrible! You mustn’t say these dreadful things. – It is a
strong prohibition.
2) Nothing must be done in a hurry.
3) You and I are friends, Basil, and we must always remain so.
4) I’m afraid I must be going, Peter.
5) ‘Perhaps he’s her son…’ ‘He may be her husband’. ‘Oh, but the difference
in their ages!’
6) What you tell me may be true, but it happened many years ago.
7) He must have got this wound at the same moment when his horse was shot
and fell over him.
8) Mr. Graham may have changed since then. It is very difficult to foresee
anything.
9) ‘May I escort you home?’ – ‘No, you may not.’
10) ‘May I smoke in here?’ – ‘No, you mustn’t!’
2. Answer these questions using the modal verb must + a notional verb.
1) ‘Is he British?’ – Yes, he must be British.
2) ‘Are they married?’ – Yes, they must …
3) ‘Is he serious?’ – No, …
4) ‘Were they in a hurry?’ – …
5) ‘Does Ann know a lot of people?’ – …
6) ‘Did Agnes know about that plan?’ – …
7) ‘Do they have much money?’ – …
8) ‘Was he driving carefully?’ – …
9) ‘Are they waiting for somebody?’ – …
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3. Read these situations and make up a sentence using the modal must with
the proper form of the infinitive.
1) The phone rang but I didn’t hear it. (to be asleep) I must have been asleep.
2) That dress you bought is of very good quality. (to be very expensive)
3) I haven’t seen Jim for ages. (to go away)
4) I wonder where my umbrella is. (to leave)
5) Don passed the examination. (to work hard)
6) She knew everything about our plans. (to overhear)
7) Jennifer did the opposite of what I asked her to do. (to misunderstand)
8) When I woke up this morning, the light was on. (to forget)
9) I don’t understand how the accident happened. (to be out of order)
4. Change the following sentences, making them opposite in meaning.
1) She must have understood that rule, the exercise is done well. - She must
have failed to understand that rule, the exercise is done in the wrong way.
or She must have misunderstood…
2) Everybody must have noticed that he was not used to speaking in public.
3) He must have written to them of his arrival in due time.
4) She must have bolted the door forgetting that I was to come later.
5) He must have a fair chance of winning, he is in good form.
6) The man must have understood me, so he nodded his head.
5. Fill in the gaps using the modal verbs may or must with the proper
infinitive.
1) There are a lot of photographers at the airport today. They must (be)
expecting someone famous to arrive.
2) It … (be) a film star who’s come to the film festival.
3) Oh, look! Those three men they are enormous. They … (be) over two
meters tall.
4) They … (be) basketball players. Our team has signed a contract with some
new American players. It … be them.
5) They are so big! They … (have) a very uncomfortable flight.
6. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Анна, должно быть, заболела, иначе, она была бы уже в театре, она
никогда не приходит в последний момент.
2) ‘Где Павел?’ ~ ‘Не знаю, возможно, пошел на концерт’. ~ ‘Ну, это не
очень любезно с его стороны: он мог бы взять билет и для меня’.
3) Никого сюда не впускать! Понятно!
4) Детей надо учить плавать как можно раньше.
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Мы должны пойти домой до того как стемнеет.
Прекрати шуметь, уже поздно!
Тебе нельзя есть мороженое – у тебя больное горло.
Хватит рыдать! Слезами горю не поможешь.
Мы обязательно должны встретиться и обсудить все тонкости этого
дела.
10) Уж он непременно должен быть в курсе всех событий!
11) Иностранец, очевидно, неправильно произнес название этого кушанья,
и официант принес ему совсем другое.
12) Вы, должно быть, не в курсе дела, план какой программы изменился?
13) Вам, наверное, ничего об этом не сказали. Иначе вы бы пришли ранее.
14) Она, наверное, все знала, но не хотела меня расстраивать.
15) Очевидно, она сердита на вас, поэтому она не звонит и не заходит.
16) Он, наверняка, не знает о вашем отъезде, а то бы пришел вас
проводить.
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Unit 5
NEED
1. Need can be used both as an ordinary verb in the meaning
‘require’ (Everyone needs to rest sometimes. Do we need to reserve seats?
We will need to repair our house. He did not need to be told twice. If we
want to pass our exams we will need to work hard) and as a modal
auxiliary verb expressing immediate necessity and obligation. (We
needn’t reserve seats – there will be plenty of room.).
2. As a modal verb need has only one tense – the Present, and
the same form is used for all persons.
The modal verb need is mostly used in negative sentences
where need not expresses lack of necessity: You needn’t go there and
interrogative sentences: Need you go? where a negative answer is
often expected: Need you leave so soon? (≈ surely not / I hope not).
These questions can be answered with must or needn’t: Need I type
this letter again? ~ Yes, you must. / No, you needn’t. I needn’t go to the
dentist.
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Need also occurs in combination with negative–type adverbs like
hardly, never, seldom, rarely, scarcely: She need never know what
you have just told me.
Need not + Perfect Infinitive is served to say that something
was done unnecessary: You needn’t have told him about my plans.
Need + …ing means ‘to require’: Your hair needs cutting. The
windows need washing.
NOTE: Need is not used to talk about habitual, general necessity.
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the verb need. Translate these sentences into
Russian.
1) I was rather afraid of that he might act as though we were intimate friends.
But I need not have worried. (something was done unnecessary).
2) You needn’t be afraid of telling me everything.
3) If you don’t like the dress you needn’t take it.
4) You needn’t have walked there. You could have taken a bus.
5) Need we continue working by this plan?
6) I needn’t bother about Margaret any more.
7) I have lots of time. I needn’t go home for hours.
8) “You rest”, she said. “I’ll certainly make the tea. You needn’t have asked
me.”
9) Everything is packed, except my shirts, so you needn’t trouble.
10) Our friendship needn’t stop, need it?
11) This garden needs tidying.
12) What is right for us needn’t be right for others.
13) We spent a lot of money that we needn’t have spent.
2. Replace the phrases in italics with modal verb need or the full verb need
to.
1) Is it necessary for you to go so soon? – Do you need to go so soon?
2) Is it necessary for me to wait till you return?
3) It's not necessary for them to wait.
4) It's hardly necessary for me to explain it.
5) There is no need for him to learn about this.
6) I don't think there is any need for you to explain.
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3. Use must not or need not to fill the spaces in the following sentences.
1) You need not ring the bell; I have a key.
2) Notice in cinema: Exit doors … be locked during performances.
3) You … drink this: it is poison.
4) We … drive fast; we have plenty of time.
5) You … drive fast. There is a speed limit here.
6) Candidates … bring books into the examination room.
7) You … write to him for he will be here tomorrow.
4. Add your comments to the sentences, using needn’t have.
1) The letter was so untidy, I wrote it out again. – Really? You needn’t have
written it out again.
2) He was so worried about being late that he sent the letter fax.
3) She was so worried about not getting a seat that she bought a first-class
ticket.
4) We were not sure about sheets and towels, so we brought our own.
5) Nill was worried about not fulfilling the work.
6) I have paid the bill in advance.
7) Bill has spoken about that incident to Reagan. Reagan is very upset.
8) The old people thought the room was dirty, so they cleaned it out
themselves.
9) I didn’t know that you were coming home, so I cooked my own supper.
Now rewrite these comments using didn’t need to.
1) – You didn’t need to write it again.
2) …………. etc.
5. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Незачем было так торопиться. У нас было достаточно времени.
2) "Должны ли мы перевести всю статью сегодня?" - "Нет, не надо. Вы
можете это сделать завтра.
3) Тебе больше не надо носить форму.
4) Ничего не говори, если не хочешь.
5) Возможно, что тебе придется ехать поездом.
6) Я зря дожидался окончания программы.
7) Не надо так громко говорить, я слышу.
8) Напрасно вы так волновались, все прошло отлично.
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9) Надо починить крышу и перекрасить стены в доме.
10) Зря ты последовал его советам, я в нем не уверена.
11) Я думаю, что тебе надо проконсультироваться у опытного юриста.
12) Вам совсем не надо было ехать в такую даль.
Unit 6
TO HAVE (GOT) + INFINITIVE
The verb to have + Infinitive, or to have to, is not a defective
verb. It has all the necessary finite forms and auxiliary verbs building
up the interrogative and negative forms: I have to work to make a
living. Hugo has to work. They had to work. Did they have to work? You
didn’t have to work. I will not have to work.
The verb to have got + Infinitive, or to have got to is used in
colloquial and especially in American English. It is found in all kinds
of sentences but it has no auxiliary verbs in the interrogative and
negative forms: He hasn’t got to go. Has he got to go?
1. To have (got) to is served to convey obligation or necessity
imposed by circumstances in present future or past: I have to visit my
sister. (Я должен = я вынужден, мне приходится = посетить сестру).
You will have to work to make your living. You had to work to make your
living.
2. Do not have/have not got are served to say that there is no
obligation: Simon doesn’t have to tell Patrick about that accident.
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of have to and have got to. Translate the
sentences into Russian.
1) Bill saw me and I had to tell him what had happened. (necessity due to
some circumstances)
2) Something – he didn’t know what – had to be done at once.
3) I will have to go home and get some things from the laboratory.
4) He is almost giddy with anger, and has to steady himself on the chair.
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5) He may have to go to Monte Carlo with his father.
6) I had to fight my tears back while listening to his stories.
7) Things that were dangerous had to be destroyed.
8) She will have to see that doctor.
9) You have got to think about me now.
10) What you have got to do is to destroy the thing that is upstairs.
2. Use a construction with the modal verb have to in place of the words in
italics.
1) It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize. He
will have to try harder.
2) It has been necessary for them to save hard to buy their new hi-fi.
3) Because of the snow she has been finding it necessary to walk to college.
4) It had already been necessary for us to clear the office floor twice before
the boss asked us to clear it again.
5) It would have been necessary for me to pay twice as much to travel first
class.
6) We are finding it necessary to cut back on staff because of a shortage of
orders.
3. Match these clauses with the have (got) to clauses.
1) It’s getting late……
a) So I am afraid we’ve got to walk.
2) You broke the window…….
b) So I have got to start all over again.
3) The car has broken down……. c) So we’ve got to look after ourselves.
4) Mother is away……..
d) So you have got to pay the bill on
5) I have got it all wrong……
Thursday.
6) Her son is ill……..
e) So we have to go home .
7) The date fixed in the bill is
f) So you have to pay for it.
Friday………
g) So she has to see the doctor.
4. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Нам пришлось ждать управляющего целый день.
2) Следующий рейс будет только утром. Тебе придется купить билет на
поезд.
3) Если так будет продолжаться, то мы вынуждены будем принять меры.
4) Сколько вам пришлось потратить времени на перевод этой книги?
5) Ей совсем необязательно присутствовать при нашем разговоре.
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7)
8)
9)
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Мне все приходится делать самому.
Вы не должны беспокоить Марту в такое тяжелое для нее время.
Не нужно было приходить так рано.
Ему нужна моя помощь? – Я думаю, что ему не нужна помощь.
Unit 7
TO BE + INFINITIVE
To be + Infinitive, or to be to, is a modal expression that can be
used only in two Tenses – the Present Indefinite (is, are) and the
Past Indefinite (was, were).
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1. The major meanings of to be to are expressions of:
an arrangement and order:
We are to meet at six. (part of a plan) The President is to visit this
country next month. (part of a plan) Is he to arrive tomorrow? (part
of a plan) You are to say nothing about it. (order, part of a plan)
NOTE: Was/were to + Perfect Infinitive are used to show that a
previously arranged event didn’t happen: I was to have met
you at six, but something urgent happened.
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something that is destined to happen: He gave up the idea of
becoming an actor. It was to be. It is rendered in Russian by
‘суждено’.
possibility: Where is he to be found? Nothing was to be done!
2. To be to may be used in if-clauses. The main clause
expresses a precondition – something that must happen first if
something else is to happen: If we are to get there by lunchtime we had
better hurry up.
3. Be + Passive Infinitive is often found in notices and
instructions: This cover is not to be removed.
NOTE: Sometimes only the Passive Infinitive is used in this case: To
be taken three times a day after meals (on a medicine bottle).
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Learn the following set phrases:
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What am I to do?- Что мне делать? Как мне быть?
What is to become of me?- Что со мною будет?
Where am I to go?- И куда же мне идти?
Who is to blame?-Кого винить?
What is to be done?- Что теперь делать?
Who is to begin?-Кому начинать?
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the verb to be to. Translate into Russian.
1) I was to call on his office to clinch a deal at 9 o’clock in the morning, so I
got up early in the morning. (an arranged plan) .
2) We are to see her tonight, if that boy doesn’t forget his appointment.
3) They were to have gone away together this morning at dawn.
4) Where am I to go?
5) My dear father, if I am to get married, surely you will allow me to choose
the time, place and person.
6) “You are to bring an answer”, said the lady.
7) We were to have played a duet together.
8) Dorian wasn’t to be found.
9) What is to become of me?
10) I was to leave the Embassy with the military attache.
2. Fill in the blanks with must, have to or be to.
1) You are to take Juliet down to your club at once.
2) The work with method, one … begin from the beginning.
3) I … be getting sentimental.
4) Nowadays one … do nearly everything oneself.
5) I … think who she was talking about. She … have meant your father.
6) He … leave the vessel at Melbourne and go off at once to the gold – fields.
7) I had left my key at home, and my servant … let me in.
8) I … be mad, coming here like this.
9) We … dine together and then go to the Opera.
10) But who was it- Daniel or Matthew? It … have been one of the two.
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3. Combine the modal verb to be to with the proper form of the infinitive in
the brackets.
1) I stood at the window, looking at them disappear, and my heart kept
repeating ‘Good-bye, good-bye!’ I was not (to see) them for nearly five
years. – I was not to see them …
2) I was (to arrive) in London by the ten o’clock train, but I couldn’t get a
ticket for it and nobody met me.
3) Remember that we are (to be) at this place not later than eight.
4) Why are you so late? Didn’t you get my letter saying that was (to meet) at
four?
5) There was a violent storm that night and the ‘Stella” which was (to arrive)
at the port in the morning had to drop anchor near an island a hundred miles
off the port.
4. Paraphrase the following sentences using the modal verb to be to.
Translate your sentences.
1) We can see a lot of ancient buildings in the centre of London. – A lot of
ancient buildings are to be seen in the centre of London.
2) One can find various sorts of trees in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
3) Nothing could be done under the circumstances.
4) One can visit several large museums in South Kensington.
5) It’s possible to buy all sorts of newspapers in Fleet Street.
5. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Нам не суждено было встретиться до его отъезда во Францию.
2) Позавчера я должен был встречать мою сестру, но мои часы, должно
быть, отстали, и я опоздал.
3) Я должен ждать его здесь, так было решено.
4) Ей суждено было побывать в этих краях еще много раз, и она это знала.
5) Это должно было случиться. Никто не мог этому помешать.
6) Что теперь с ним будет? Куда ему идти? Что ему делать?
7) Хранить в прохладном месте, верхний клапан убирать нельзя.
(инструкция)
8) Принимать по одной чайной ложке 2 раза в день после еды.
(инструкция)
9) Если нам надо успеть до начала сеанса, то следует поспешить.
10) Мы с вами договорились, что вы ничего не должны говорить!
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MUST, TO HAVE TO, AND TO BE TO
IN COMPARISON
Notice specific shades in the meaning of must, to have to,
to be to.
1. Must indicates obligation imposed by the speaker: You must
wipe your feet when you come in.
To have to expresses external obligation: I have to wipe my feet
every time I come in.
To be to describes obligation resulting from an arrangement:
I’m to wait for her at the entrance.
NOTE: Sometimes the idea of obligation is absent and to be to
expresses only a previously arranged plan: He is to go to the
office this morning.
2. Don’t have to refers to an absence of obligation: You don’t
have to work tomorrow.
Must not refers to an obligation not to do something: You must
not leave the room before the end of the exam.
3. Must is found to express obligation imposed by internal
authorities: Visitors must not feed the animals. (at the Zoo)
To have to is used to express obligation imposed by external
authority: You will have to cross the line by the footbridge.
4. Must has no past forms. It is used in Reported Speech: He
said he must do it himself.
Had to denotes an action in the past as a result of obligation or
necessity imposed by circumstances: I had to sell my car (I needed
money).
Was/were to denote a planned action for the future which is
viewed from the past: We were to meet him at the station (It’s not clear
from the sentence if the action will take place).
Was/were to + Perfect Infinitive make it clear at once that the
plan was not carried out: We were to have met him at the station. (But we
didn’t meet)
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EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning and the form of the verbs need, have to, be
to.
1) Don’t forget to bring the book tomorrow, I need it for my report – it refers
to immediate necessity.
2) You may keep the money I’ve given you, I don’t need it .
3) ‘Must I go there immediately?’ – ‘No, you needn’t. Wait till I ring you up.’
4) Need you bother about such trifles?
5) You will have to leave at six to catch the train.
6) We all have to learn how the world changes every day.
7) You saw me, and I had to tell you what had happened.
8) I don’t know what I’m to do.
9) We are to see her tonight, if that boy doesn’t forget about his appointment.
2. Replace the words in bold type by need not/need etc, or a negative/
interrogative have to form.
1) I’ve been invited to a wedding; but I can’t go. Will it be necessary for me to
send a present? Shall I have to send a present?
2) It isn’t necessary for him to go on working. He had already reached retiring
age.
3) Was it necessary for you to wait a long time for your bus?
4) It is not necessary for me to water my tomato plants every day.
5) It will be necessary for them to get up early when they go out to work every
day.
3. Change the following sentences into the negative and interrogative.
1) Mother has to cook dinner after work. – Does your mother have to cook? –
No, my mother doesn’t have to cook.
2) He had to sit up late with his work.
3) You will have to get up early tomorrow.
4) The girl had to take care of her younger sisters and brothers.
5) She will have to do it once over again.
6) These documents have got to be filled in.
7) They had to cover the whole distance on foot.
8) Richard has got to finish his translation.
9) We shall have to speak to him about it.
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4. Fill in the blanks with must or have to with the proper form of the
Infinitive.
1) The man warned us that the place was dangerous to bathe in and we had to
look for a safer spot.
2) When I asked him why he was so late, he told me that he had missed an
earlier train and … wait for another one.
3) I told you we … make haste if we wanted to find him in.
4) She … leave him at eight every morning at present.
5) Notice in a picture gallery: Cameras, sticks and umbrellas … be left at the
desk.
6) He sees very badly: he … wear glasses all the time.
7) I ... do all the typing at my office.
5. Write a sentence with must, have to to respond to the remarks.
1) The sign says: ‘Passengers must show their tickets!’ So passengers have to
show their tickets.
2) The children have to be in bed by nine. Their parents said:
3) Laura has to get to work on time.
4) The police told Nick: ‘You must keep your dog under control.’
5) The students have to listen carefully.
6) The new sign says: ‘Visitors must report to the security officer.’
6. Put in must or have to. Choose which is the best for the situation.
1) I have to go to the airport. I’m meeting someone.
2) You … lock the door when you go out. There’ve been a lot of break-ins
recently.
3) Jennifer … go to the bank. She hasn’t any money.
4) I … work late tomorrow. We’re very busy at the office.
5) You really … make less noise. I’m trying to concentrate.
6) I think you … pay to park here. I’ll just go and read that notice.
7) You really … hurry up, Vicky. We don’t want to be late.
8) I … put the heating on. I feel really cold.
7. Insert to have or to be in the appropriate form.
1) I told you to stay with her every minute I was away. You are not to be
trusted.
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2) There were thirty poems in the collection and he … to receive a dollar
apiece for them.
3) You … to speak slowly at your lecture so that we can all understand you.
4) The night-coach by which Susan … to go was on the point of departure.
5) The time was fixed for his sailing. It … to take place almost immediately.
6) Much remained to be done; many domestic preparations … to be made.
7) I’m very sorry but I … to explain the urgency of the case.
8. Complete this article about learning to drive in Britain. Put in a positive or
negative form of be allowed to or have to.
In Britain you are allowed to drive a car when you're seventeen. You (1)
..... get a special two-year driving licence before you can start. When you're
learning, someone with a full licence always (2) ..... be in the car with you
because you (3) ..... take the car on the road alone. You (4) ..... go to a driving
school or a friend can teach you. The person with you (5) ..... take money for
the lesson unless he's got a teacher's licence.
Before you (6) ..... have a full licence, you (7) ..... take a driving test. You
can take a test in your own car, but it (8) ..... be fit for the road. In the test you
(9) ..... drive round for about half an hour and then answer a few questions. If
you don't pass the test, you (10) ..... take it again a few weeks later if you want
to. In 1970 a woman passed her fortieth test after 212 driving lessons! When
you’ve passed your test, you (11) ..... take it again, and you (12) ..... go on
driving as long as you like, provided you are fit. Britain’s oldest driver was a
Norfolk man who drove in 1974 at the age of 100.
Before 1904 everyone (13) ..... drive, even children. Then from 1904
motorists (14) ..... have a licence. But they (15) ..... take a test until 1935. In the
early days of motoring, before 1878, cars (16) ..... go faster than four miles an
hour, and someone (17) ..... walk in front of the car with a red flag.
9. Write a few sentences about learning to drive in your country.
10. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Он отказался от идеи стать актером. Так было суждено.
2) Я не знал в то время, что ему суждено было стать знаменитым
артистом.
3) Они надеялись работать в одной школе. Но этому не суждено было
сбыться.
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4) Куда мне деваться? Что мне делать? Что со мной будет?
5) Кто будет украшать новогоднюю ёлку?
6) Кто виноват?
7) У нас поставили телефон, и нам теперь не нужно ходить к соседям.
8) Вам незачем идти на улицу; у соседей есть телефон.
9) У нас теперь построили стадион, и детям не приходится ездить далеко.
10) Им незачем ездить так далеко; можно заниматься в нашем читальном
зале.
11) Можешь не отвечать на этот вопрос, если не хочешь!
12) Тебе не нужно отвечать на все вопросы письменно.
13) Если ничего серьезного не будет, можешь не звонить.
14) Не обязательно вам приходить самому. Можете прислать кого-нибудь.
15) Пойдемте пешком. Нам незачем торопиться.
16) Ему незачем беспокоиться. Все будет в порядке.
17) Нам не нужно было ходить в библиотеку. У нас были все необходимые
книги.
18) К вечеру зуб перестал болеть, и он решил, что ему не надо идти к
врачу.
19) Нам нужно будет позвонить вам или вы сами придете?
20) Много ли вам пришлось потратить времени на эту работу?
Unit 9
§1
SHOULD AND OUGHT TO
SHOULD AND OUGHT TO IN COMPARISON
Should and ought to are very much alike in meaning and are
often interchangeable.
Ought to has more stress on the meaning of moral obligation,
whereas should is common in instructions and corrections.
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1. Should/ought to are used to talk about
obligation, duty and similar ideas: You shouldn’t say things like
that. You ought to know it.
advice: You ought to read this book. You should read this book. It is
very interesting.
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NOTE: Should may acquire additional shades of meaning, such as
desirability: It’s late. You should go to bed.
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in formal notices and on information sheets: Students should be
prepared to answer questions on this point.
NOTE: Ought to is not used in this case.
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assumption about present or past actions. The plane should be
landing now (I expect it is landing).
The letter should have arrived by now (I expect it has arrived).
NOTE: It is not used for assumption which displeases the speaker:
Let’s not go shopping now!
2. Should/ought to + Continuous Infinitive express the idea
that the subject is not fulfilling his obligations or that he is acting
rashly or foolishly: He ought to be studying for the exams. He shouldn’t
be playing baseball for hours.
3. Should/ought to + Perfect Infinitive in:
a) an affirmative sentence indicates an unfulfilled or neglected
action in the past: He looks very ill. He should have stayed at home.
b) a negative sentence means that an undesirable action was
carried out: They shouldn’t have concealed it from us.
§2
MUST, SHOULD, AND OUGHT TO IN COMPARISON
Notice some peculiarities in the shades of meanings of must,
should, ought to:
1. Should/ought to express obligation or advisability. Must in
this meaning sounds too forceful and peremptory: You should do it at
once. You ought to do it at once. You must do it at once.
2. Should / ought to + Perfect Infinitive show that the action
has not been fulfilled though it was desirable: You should have helped
him. (But you didn’t do that)
3. Must + Perfect Infinitive denotes conclusions about the past:
He must have come by taxi. (I suppose)
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EMOTIONAL SHOULD: IN SUBORDINATE CLAUSES,
EMPHATIC CONSTRUCTIONS
1. Should is found in:
 that-clauses after adjectives and nouns expressing the
importance (important, necessary, vital, essential, eager,
anxious, concerned, wish): It is important that she should talk
to me when she gets here. Is it necessary that my uncle should be
informed? It is his wish that the money should be given to charity
 object clauses:
a) following the principal clause with "it" as a formal subject after
such expressions as (it is wonderful, absurd, monstrous, natural,
old, queer, strange, terrible, etc): It is absurd that such things should
happen to me. It was strange that he should be asking those questions
b) beginning with why: I don’t know why we shouldn’t make friends.
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rhetorical questions beginning with why: Why should I do that?
It’s rendered in Russian as: с какой стати…? Why shouldn’t
you have dinner with us?
 attributive clauses beginning with why after the noun ‘reason’: I
don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t be happy.
 subordinate clauses after words expressing personal judgements
and reactions: It’s astonishing that she should say that sort of
things to you. I’m sorry you should think I did it on purpose
 if-clauses, after in case, for bear that and lest, so that, in
order that: If you should see Luke, tell him about it. She turned the
radio down so that she shouldn’t wake the children up.
NOTE: It is impossible to use ought to for emotional colouring.
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2. Learn some set phrases with should:
How should I know?
I’m sorry that you should think so badly of me.
That it should come to this! (И до чего дошло дело!)
To think that it should come to this! (Только подумать, до чего дело
дошло!)
To think that it should have happened to me! (Только подумать, что
это произошло со мной!)
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EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the modal verbs should/ought to. Translate
the sentences.
1) What do you think we ought to do about babies? – asking for an opinion
about something.
2) He ought to be in looking after his mother.
3) I should have hated that, but I enjoyed going there so awfully.
4) You shouldn’t go out without an overcoat.
5) If you are interested in pictures you should look in at the British Museum.
6) Why should I tell you a lie?
7) Why shouldn’t I stay with you?
8) Why, where should I be without you?
9) Why in the world, shouldn’t you listen to me?
10) Should you find it necessary to communicate with me, send a message.
2. Give some advice to a person or express disapproval.
1) Your friend is always coughing because he smokes too much. – You should
stop smoking.
2) Your friend has a bad toothache.
3) Your friend rides his bicycle at night without lights on.
4) Your friend is going to visit Greece.
5) The bus driver is driving too fast.
6) The tourists are discussing their further rout of the trip too loudly.
7) Two girls are arguing about the history of Westminster Abbey.
3. Complete these sentences.
1) I don’t suppose you’ll see Tom this evening but if you should see him, can
you ask him to phone me?
2) I don’t think Ann will arrive before I get home but …
3) I don’t think there will be any letters for me while I’m away but …
4) I don’t suppose you’ll need any help but …
5) The doctor recommended that …
6) Our advertising manager insisted that …
7) The museum guide suggested that …
8) The landlord demanded that …
4. Complete these sentences using the modal verbs must/should/ought to.
1) Doctor! I think the patient stopped breathing. You must come immediately!
2) I don’t think anything’s seriously wrong with the patient, but you … call in
and see her if you have time.
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Jeanie’s got a cold. I don’t think she … go to school today.
What Jeanie has is infectious. She … go to school.
If she has a high temperature, she … stay in bed until the doctor comes.
It won’t do her any harm to go out, but she … wear an overcoat, there’s a
cold wind.
7) If a woman is expecting a child, and hasn’t had German measles, she … be
vaccinated against it because it can carry a serious risk.
8) It’s not compulsory for children to be vaccinated against measles but in my
opinion they … be.
3)
4)
5)
6)
5. Respond to the statements with constructive suggestions, using the words in
brackets.
1) John’s very overweight. (diet) He ought to go on a diet.
2) The train leaves in less than half an hour. (hurry up)
3) My handbag’s been stolen. (report to police)
4) We’re going to Africa on a safari holiday. (buy a good camera)
5) She stayed in the sun too long and was badly sunburst. (be more sensible)
6) You shall sit by me, and amuse me.
7) Now you shall look at it face to face.
8) Shall I leave the things here, sir?
9) I made a mistake about this afternoon. It shall not occur again.
10) If I come there you shall know about it.
11) You shall not slip through my fingers!
12) “ You shall see that Chris yourself tonight.”
6. Complete these sentences using the modal verbs should or have to with
the correct form of the infinitive in brackets.
1) We should have called (call) on him yesterday, but we were too busy as we
… (attend) an extra meeting. – We should have called on him yesterday, but
we were too busy as we had to attend an extra meeting.
2) I … not (tell) him this news; he was so much upset, but I really … (do) so,
for the circumstances demanded that.
3) You … (see) him dance! You’ve missed a lot. I … (take) you to the concert.
4) It was very hard work but we … (do) it.
5) The mother … ( punish) the boy severely to make him understand he was
not right.
6) Although it was very painful for the mother but she … (punish) the boy.
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7. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Вы, должно быть, ошибаетесь, на двадцать пятой странице нет таких
слов.
2) Вам следует помочь ей, она ведь очень устала.
3) Вам бы следовало сделать то, что я вам говорила, тогда вы не
оказались бы в таком глупом положении.
4) Вы должны были мне сказать, что вы больны.
5) Вы не должны позволять ей читать в сумерки, она может испортить
глаза.
6) Я вас, должно быть, неправильно понял и поэтому пришел так рано.
7) Почему я должен хвалить вашу работу? Она неудовлетворительна.
8) Почему я должен принять его предложение? Я не согласен с ним.
9) С какой стати я должен ему помогать?!
10) Ради чего я буду разговаривать с ней?
11) И зачем ты поедешь туда?
12) Это лекарство следует держать в холодном месте.
13) Вам не следует разочаровываться.
14) Вам следовало бы прекратить спор, как только поняли, что вы
неправы.
15) Вам следует еще раз обдумать это предложение, прежде чем
отвергнуть его.
16) Он должен был бы отказаться от приглашения, если он был так занят.
Unit 10
SHALL
Shall is found to express obligation, warning, promise,
threat. It is also used to ask for instructions.
1. Shall is used in interrogative sentences with the first and third
persons meaning obligation or asking for instructions: Shall I get you
some coffee? Who shall answer the phone? It is rendered in Russian as:
Принести вам еще кофе? Кому отвечать по телефону? Shall I open
the window? What on earth shall we do?
2. Shall is used to express obligation but it is always combined
with the function of an auxiliary verb of the future tense. Shall occurs
in affirmative and negative sentences: We shall be landing in Paris in
10 minutes. I shall miss him terribly. The verb is found with the second
and the third person expressing promise, threat, warning. You shall
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have my answer tomorrow. You shall stay just where you are! He shall do
as I say! I want to know all the gossip , all the scandal. – You shall dear,
you shall.
3. Shall is often used with third person to refer to duties: The
officer shall be responsible for the fleet of lorries. The President shall hold
office for 5 years.
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the verb shall. Translate the sentences.
1) The victory of peace can and shall be won. There shall be no war! Shall
expresses promise it is always combined with the function of an auxiliary
verb of the future tense
2) He shall do it whether he wants it or not.
3) What shall I do with it?
4) You shall answer for it!
5) The senior manager shall be responsible for this department.
6) It was an incredible feat, one which I shall never forget.
7) A player shall not lift the seam of the ball for any reason.
8) Shall we sort you out and make you more comfy?
9) The Prime Minister shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may
happen in this field.
10) Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
11) I shall be calling fore you at seven o’clock.
12) The editor’s decision is final and shall evermore remain so.
2. Make offers for the following situations. Think of your own situations.
1) An old lady clearly wants to put her large suitcase on the luggage rack.
2) A young woman is shivering and the window is open.
3) Your friend accidentally drops some sheets of paper on the floor.
3. Make suggestions to a friend for the following situations. You feel like ...
1) going for a swim? Shall we go for a swim? Yes, let's./Yes. let's, shall we?
No. I'd rather we didn't.
2) driving to the coast,
3) having a meal out this evening,
4) travelling first class,
5) having a holiday in.
6) going to the theatre,
7) visiting an art gallery,
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8) baking a pie,
9) making a sea voyage,
10) climbing up the mountain,
11) calling a taxi,
4. Translate these sentences from Russian into English.
1) В котором часу мне приходить?
2) Ты никуда не пойдешь, пока не сделаешь уроки!
3) Не двигайся! Стой, где стоишь!
4) Эти глупцы будут делать то, что я им велю.
5) Сегодня ты выслушаешь меня, я не дам тебе уйти.
6) Они за всё мне ответят, вот увидишь!
7) Мне принести ещё кофе? – Да, спасибо.
8) Кому делать доклад? Кто будет отвечать за все?
9) Что же мы теперь будем делать!?
10) Финансовым отделом будет руководить Г-н Смитс.
Unit 11
WILL AND WOULD
Will and would are considered to be the forms of the same verb.
Its original meaning is volition. However, in some of their meanings
the use of will is equal only to would which denotes an actual fact in
the past; in other meanings will is found alongside would which
expresses unreality in the present or serves as a more polite form of
will.
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WILL AND WOULD FOR CHARACTERISTIC HABIT,
CRITICIZING, NATURAL TENDENCY, AND REQUESTS
1. Will/would describe characteristic habit/behaviour or is used
to criticise a person’s characteristic behaviour: In fine weather he will
often sit in the sun for hours. Marjory will keep leaving her things all over
the floor.
Moreover, would is used with the same meaning as used to. It
refers to repeated actions and events in the past: When we were
children we would go skating every winter.
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2. Will/would are found to express natural tendency: Water will
boil at 100°С. I planted a yucca plant last year but it wouldn’t grow
because it didn’t get enough sun.
3. Will/would + not are used as a refusal to perform an action:
Drink your milk, Jeremiah! – I won’t. The car wouldn’t start this morning.
4. Will/would are found as requests, orders, offers: Will you send
me the bill, please? Would you be quiet!
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the verb will and would. Translate the
sentences.
1) You will not discuss this matter with anyone.
2) Will you drive me home?
3) He kicked pushed that door. It wouldn’t open.
4) He will leave his socks lying all over the place and it drives me mad.
5) The show will be open to the public at 2 p.m.
6) Won’t you stay here and have supper with us?
7) All right, I will forgive you.
8) My car won’t start!
2. Make requests for the following situations. You want someone to
1) hold the door open for you. Will/would you hold the door open for me?
2) dial a number for you
3) translate a letter for you
4) deliver some flowers for you.
5) show the way to the station.
3. Use a phrase with will or would in place of the words in italics.
1) She always used to tell us a story before we went to bed. She would always
tell us a story before we went to bed.
2) She still tells us a story occasionally.
3) They only used to discuss family matters with the priest.
4) He's very good, you know. He plays with that toy for hours on end.
5) When he needed extra money, he used to work overtime.
6) She doesn't always tell the truth, I'm afraid.
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WILL AND WOULD FOR INTENTION, INSISTENCE,
CERTAINTY OR SUPPOSITION
1. Will/would are used with the first person to express will,
intention or determination: I say I will do anything for him. We thought
we wouldn’t interfere.
2. Will/would are served to imply insistence or consent in ifclauses: ‘It’s about forty minutes’ walk from here and if you will come now
I’ll go with you. If you would help me I should make another attempt.
NOTE: Will is not normally used after if-clauses: If the weather is fine,
we will go to the bank of the river (conditional sentence).
3. Will may convey the meaning of certainty or supposition about
present or future situations: Don’t phone them now. – They will be
having dinner. This will be the school, I believe.
Will + Perfect Infinitive expresses certainty about the past: We
can’t go and see them now. They will have gone to bed.
4. Would is found to express that something was to be
expected. The meaning is rather sarcastical: ‘Paula is very brave.’
‘Yes, she would be brave.’ I don’t approve of his decision.’ ‘No, you
wouldn’t.’ It is rendered in Russian as: этого и следовало ожидать.
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Learn some set phrases:
Boys will be boys (Мальчишки остаются мальчишками).
Accidents will happen (Без несчастных случаев дело не обходится).
Would rather, would sooner are followed by an Infinitive
without to. They mean ‘to prefer’. I would rather do it myself.
Would…mind…doing in questions means ‘to object’: Would you
mind my smoking in? The construction may express a polite
request: Would you mind getting me a cup of tea?
EXERCISES
1. Comment on the meaning of the verb will and would. Translate the
sentences.
1) If you overcook the pancakes they will be difficult to roll.
2) I will say no more on this matter, important though it was
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3) As many as ten million children will have been infected with the virus by the
end of the decade.
4) The holidays will have done him the world of good.
5) He expressed the hope that on Monday elementary schools would be
reopened.
6) It was half past nine; her mother would be annoyed because she was so late.
7) They said they would give the police their full cooperation.
2. Emma and Sadie are students. They've both got exams tomorrow. Complete
their conversation using a modal verb + be + the -ing form of each verb in
brackets. Use the modal verbs ought to, might, must and would.
Sadie:
– You (1) (do) some work. You ought to be doing some work,
Emma.
Emma:
 Hello, Sadie. Aren't you doing any work? You (2) (revise) for the
exams.
Sadie:
– I (3) (read) my notes if I had them, but I've lost them.
Emma:
 Good Lord! How awful! Do you want to look at mine?
Sadie:
 No, thanks. It's okay. Don't worry, Emma. Exams aren't
important.
Emma:
Not important! You (4) (joke)! I (look) everywhere if my notes
were lost.
Sadie:
 Well, I'll probably find them before tomorrow.
Emma:
Have you seen Lisa? She's got a book of mine.
Sadie:
She was in here not long ago. Perhaps she's outside. She (5) (sit)
in the garden.
Emma:
– I'll go and have a look. Then I (6) (go). I have to get to the library
before it closes.
Sadie:
 What are you doing tonight, Emma?
Emma:
 Revising, of course. Aren't you?
Sadie:
 I (7) (play) tennis with Rebecca if the weather stays fine.
3. Oral Activity.
Say what you would be doing at the moment if today were a different day of the
week. Find out what the other members of the class would be doing (or might
be doing) if it were a Saturday or a Sunday.
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4. Put in appropriate forms of the past used to, will, would. Alternatives
are possible. Retell the story.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE.
The thing I remember most about my childhood was my visits to my aunt
Charlotte in her lovely country house. She (1) (be) used to be /was a remarkable
woman by any standards. She (2) (be) really skilled at water-divining and she
(3) (find) water on the most unpromising bits of land. The farmers (4) (love)
her, especially as she (5) (never accept) money for water-divining. “Water (6)
(always find) its own level” she (7) (say) and “I know exactly where that level
is.” “Water-divining is a gift from God and you don't accept payment for that.”
She had a gift for noticing changes in the weather, too. “It’s going to rain soon,”
she (8) (say). “I can feel it in my bones,” and she (9) (always be) right! In her
later years, she developed a bad back and (10) (often visit) her osteopath. She
(11) (never tired) of telling us that her osteopath (12) (say) as he massaged her
painful back. “It’s going to rain, Charlotte, I can feel it in your bones!”
5. Fill in the blanks with the modal verbs shall/will or should/would.
1) Can you walk as far as the car or shall I bring it round?
2) I … not come down with you. I … go home.
3) If I’ve got him, they can’t take him. He … not go. I … not let him.
4) You’ve asked for my opinion and by God you … have it.
5) No harm … be done to your child. I … see to it.
6) If you … not take any steps you … never got rid of the malady.
7) When he grew blind he … sit hour after hour in those two rooms that he had
painted, looking at his works with sightless eyes.
8) I let the young man to go where he … with my box and money.
9) My aunt … not hear of staying to dinner, lest she … by any chance fail to
arrive at home.
6. Translate the following sentences into English.
1) Вы этого не сделаете. Запомните это!
2) Я сделаю эту работу к сроку, хотя бы мне и пришлось не спать всю
ночь.
3) Магазин, должно быть, еще открыт. Если вы поторопитесь, вы успеете
купить хлеб.
4) Он сказал, что ему придется уехать через несколько дней, но мы и
слушать не хотели.
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5) Не старайтесь доказать ему, что вы правы; его никогда нельзя убедить.
Он очень упрямый.
6) Вы ответите за ваши действия.
7) Вам придется держать экзамен еще раз. Вам надо обратить большое
внимание на грамматику.
8) Какое упражнение мне читать? – Можете начать с любого.
9) Я полагаю, это и есть твой дом!
10) Я не допущу, чтобы вы разговаривали со мной в таком тоне.
11) Дети – всегда дети.
12) Я скорее сделаю это сама, чем оставлю это своей сестре.
REVIEW EXERCISES
1. Peter, Jan and Lima are foreign students at an English-speaking
university. Put each verb in brackets into the simple present, simple past or
present perfect. What rules do governments usually make about people
entering their country? Are there different rules for tourists, for students, and
for people who want to live and work there? Discuss with other members of
your class.
Peter:  I'll be sad to leave here. But I (1) (have to) leave at the end of my
course.
Jan:  I still don't know if I can stay longer or not. I (2) (not be able to)
make any plans during the last two years, Lima. My problem was
getting in here. I (3) (have to) get a visa before I left home. I wanted to
come here a year earlier, but I (4) (not allowed to)
Peter:  Money is a problem, too. I (5) (not be allowed to) work since I came
here.
Jan:  Ever since I came here, I (6) (have to) report to the police every
week.
2. Choose the most suitable words underlined.
1) I don’t think you could/should tell anyone yet.
2) I couldn’t/shouldn’t possibly leave without pain.
3) That mustn’t/can’t be the place Patrick told us about.
4) There are times when the traffic here can/could be really heavy.
5) We are enjoying our holiday though the weather could/must be better.
6) You couldn’t/shouldn’t really be sitting here.
7) You could/may be older than me, but that doesn’t mean you are cleverer.
8) I might/should suppose your job is rather difficult.
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9) No member of the association must/shall remove official documents from
these premises without written permission.
10) You may/can be in charge, but it doesn’t give you the right to be rude.
11) Although I tried hard I couldn’t/mightn’t lift the suitcase.
12) This beach should be/shall be deserted.
13) I think you should/must go to Brighton for a week.
3. Oral Activity
Imagine that tomorrow you plan to go on a 15-mile walk in the country with
three or four other people in your class. Discuss with them what you ought to
wear and what you ought to take with you. Give reasons for your suggestions.
4. Put in will have to, must, having to, has to, should, had to, have
to, should have. Retell the story.
ARIJABA!
The Post Office in Britain is famous for getting letters and parcels to their
destinations. The problem is that we the public (1) have to observe the rules.
For example, we (2) ...... put a stamp on a letter. If we don’t, the recipient (3)
....... pay double. We often see the sign ALL LETTERS (4) ......... BE
CORRECTLY ADDRESSED. These days, this means (5) ......... use postcodes.
If you didn’t use a postcode, it’s no good complaining that your letter (6) .........
arrived sooner. Parcels are a problem because they (7) ........ be correctly
packaged. If Aunt Sophia is going to send you a jar of your favourite jam, she
(8) ........ wrap it up well. The most important thing we (9) ........ do is to address
our letters and parcels legibly and correctly. This means clear handwriting and
correct spelling. What we (10) ........ do and what we actually do are often miles
apart. Recently, the Post Office (11) …….. deliver a letter which showed a
name followed by the word ARIJABA. What is this, do you think? Arabic?
Hindustani? Wrong both times! Say it out loud and you will see it is just plain
(misspelt!) English: HARWICH HARBOUR!
5. Complete the sentences with appropriate modals (can, must, may).
1) It’s a beautiful dress. It ... (cost) a lot of money.
2) There’s been a terrible accident. We ... (ring) for an ambulance.
3) You ... (eat) between meals. You’ll get fat.
4) You ... (let) the children get their hands on those bottles. The contents are
poisonous.
5) You ... (finish) the job this evening. There is no hurry.
6) I ... (go) to work by bus but since the fares went up I’ve been going on foot.
7) He had to go by train because he ... (not afford) the air fare.
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8) You’d better take an umbrella. It’s cloudy and it ... (rain).
9) I think we’ve probably missed the train but we ... (catch) it if we run all the
way to the station.
10) Anyone ... (make) a mistake. No one is perfect.
11) She ... (not take) the money. She wasn’t in the office that day.
12) They are all taking photographs of the person getting off the plane. It ... (be)
someone famous.
13) I’m sorry. I don’t seem to have brought the papers with me. I ... (leave)
them in my office.
14) I don’t think they know one another but they come from the same town, so
they ... (meet) when they were children.
6. Choose the sentence closest in meaning to the sentences given.
1) It’s possible that we’ll know the answers tomorrow.
a) We may know all the answers tomorrow.
b) We should know all the answers tomorrow.
2) I don’t think you should ring him now. It’s rather late.
a) You might not ring him now. It’s rather late.
b) You’d better not ring him now. It’s rather late.
3) You needn’t come if you don’t want to.
a) You won’t come if you don’t want to.
b) You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.
4) I think it’s wrong for you to work so hard.
a) You don’t have to work so hard.
b) You shouldn’t work so hard.
5) I hope one day we can meet again in more favourable circumstances.
a) It’s possible that we’ll meet again in more favourable circumstances.
b) I hope to meet you again in more favourable circumstances.
6) In the end we succeeded in communicating with sign language.
a) In the end we might communicate with sign language.
b) In the end we were able to communicate with sign language.
7. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the modal verb should and
one of the words listed: important, normal, odd, insisted, warned,
incredible.
1) The new trainer wants to hand in his notice already. I just don’t believe it.
2) Some students tend to feel a little homesick in their first week here. I can
understand that.
3) Why has he complained now, right at the end of his course? I just can’t work
it out.
4) Children must be taught the difference between right and wrong. I believe
that strongly.
5) I wonder why she left without saying anything. I’d really like to know.
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6) ‘Don’t let your feelings run away with you, will you?’ said the youth club
leader.
7) ‘We simply must go to the police about this latest attack’, said a bystander.
8. Adam, Lisa, Don and Melanie are students. They were on their way to visit
some friends last week in Adam's car when it broke down. Complete the
conversation by putting in one of the following modal verbs: can, can't,
could, must, mustn't, needn't, ought to, should, might, 'II, will,
won't, shall, would. (Sometimes more than one answer is correct.)
Activity: Act out the conversation in groups of four.
Lisa:
 What's the matter? Why have you stopped?
Adam:
 There’s something wrong. It isn’t going properly.
Don:
 Let’s have a look.
Lisa:
 We (1) ... be out of petrol, I suppose.
Adam:
 We (2) ... be out of petrol. We only got some half an hour ago.
Lisa:
 Well, if there is something wrong, (3) ... you put it right, do you
think?
Adam:
 Give me a chance. I don’t know what the trouble is yet.
Melanie:  Look at this steam. The engine (4) ... be too hot.
Don:
 Don’t take the cap off the radiator. You (5) ... do that. You (6) ...
get boiling water all over you.
Adam:
 If it’s too hot, we (7) ... have to wait until it cools down.
Lisa:
 And how long (8) ... that take?
Don:
 We (9) ... wait about half an hour before we go on.
Melanie: – I suppose there (10) ... be something else wrong with it.
– We passed a garage about a mile back. I suppose they (11) ...
Lisa:
come and have a look at it if we ask them.
Adam:
 The car (12) ... be all right. Our local garage has just serviced it. I
paid £30 for a full service.
Don:
 You (13) ... worry. I’m sure it’s just got too hot. Let’s wait a bit.
Lisa:
 We (14) ... be late now, I expect.
Melanie:  There’s some coffee in the back of the car. (15) ... we have some
while we’re waiting? There are some sandwiches, too.
Don:
I’m starving. I (16) ... have something to eat.
Melanie: – (17) ... you like a sandwich, Lisa? Lisa No, thanks. I (18) ... eat
bread. I’m on a diet.
Adam:
 We (19) ... phone Matthew if we’re going to be late.
Don:
 We (20) ... be very late, I don’t think.
Melanie:  You (21) ... buy a new car, Adam.
Adam:
 Well, it (22) ... be nice if I had the money. But I’m afraid we (23)
... have to put up with this old thing for a little longer.
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9. Translate these sentences from Russian into English.
1) Вам следовало бы принять это предложение, вы сейчас в очень
трудном положении.
2) Боюсь, что вам придется согласиться на наших условиях, у вас нет
другого выхода.
3) Наверное, она перепутала адреса, поэтому она опоздала.
4) Если бы мы не вмешались, они, возможно, поссорились бы.
5) Ты, наверное, испугал ее своими угрозами.
6) Я сделаю тебя счастливой, ты будешь делать, что хочешь, тратить,
сколько угодно.
7) Доктор велел ей лежать, но она и слышать об этом не хотела.
8) Право же, вы могли бы подумать и о других.
9) Прекрати шуметь! В комнате больной!
10) С какой стати я буду это делать! Я не одна в команде!
11) Вам следовало бы иметь хорошую память.
12) Он предложил, чтобы собрание перенесли на пять часов.
13) Ах, если бы я могла все предвидеть.
14) Приди он к нам еще раз, мы бы и видеть его не хотели.
15) Моя машина никак не заводится!
16) Неужели он отказался тебе помочь? Я о нем была другого мнения.
17) Должно быть, ты перепутала флакончики. Ты должна быть всегда
внимательна.
18) Замок по-прежнему не работает, ты бы давно мог его починить.
19) Как мне быть? Как поступить?
20) Она будет меня слушать, теперь, когда у нее никого больше нет кроме
меня.
PROGRESS TEST
Unit 2
1. Supply the modal verbs can, could, to be able to, or managed to.
1) A good 1500-metre runner … run the race in under four minutes.
2) Bill is so unfit he … run at all!
3) Our baby is only nine months and he … stand up.
4) When I was younger, I … speak Italian much better than I … now.
5) …she speak German well? No, she … speak German at all.
6) He … draw or paint at all when he was a boy, bat now he is a famous artist.
7) After weeks of training, I … swim a length of the baths underwater.
8) It took a long time, but in the end Tony … save enough to buy his car.
9) Did you buy any fresh fish in the market? No, I … get any.
10) For days the rescuers looked for the lost climbers in the snow. On the forth
day they saw them and … reach them without too much trouble.
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2. Rewrite these sentences using the modal verb can/could.
11) Do you see that man over there?
12) I smell something burning.
13) I understood what he said.
14) Did you understand what he said?
15) I don’t hear anything!
3. Rewrite these sentences so that each sentence contains the modal verb can
and the meaning remains the same.
16) I knew how to skate before I was five.
17) I hope one day we will meet again in more favourable circumstances.
18) It is still very cold here in March.
19) Some supermarket beef tends to be rather tough.
20) In the end we managed to communicate with sign language.
21) If you don’t feel you’ll make a contribution, just say so.
4. Fill in the gaps using the modal verbs can or to be able to.
22) They asked if they … go.
23) I … solve her problems for her.
24) I’d like to … write as well as that.
25) … you speak Spanish?
26) I might … help you.
Unit 3
5. Insert the modal verbs may or can into each gap.
27) The engines don’t seem to be working properly. There … be some ice in
them.
28) Planes flying in cold countries in winter … have problems because of ice on
the wings.
29) Both engines have failed. I’ll try to find a place to land. We haven’t much
chance of surviving, but we … be lucky.
30) The engines were not working properly. The pilot said he thought there …
be some ice on the wings.
31) He said there wasn’t much chance of surviving, but we … be lucky.
32) He told me that planes flying in cold countries in winter … have problems
because of ice on the wings.
6. Make up remarks using the modal verb may in the right form which
express a reproach.
33) to a friend who forgot to have the prescription made up on the way home.
34) to a friend who didn’t warn you about a change in the time-table.
35) to a friend who didn’t come to see you when you were ill.
36) to a friend who promised to buy you some oranges at the market.
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37) to a person who is not polite to the aged.
38) to a person who interferes in your affairs.
7. Change the following responses using the modal verb may/might to
express supposition implying uncertainty.
39) Have you found the registration form?
40) Why didn’t Jane come? She did promise to turn up, didn’t she? ~ Possibly
she went to a dentist to have her bad tooth filled.
41) You do look thin and pale why? ~ Perhaps, I have been keeping to a strict
diet of salads and very little meat too long.
42) Why did that patient ask the dentist to pull out his bad tooth? ~ Maybe his
pain has been bothering him too long.
Unit 4
8. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the modal verb must and the
meaning remains the same.
43) I am sure he has got all he needed. Did you see how triumphant he was?
44) She hasn’t come. Probably, she is ill.
45) The boy was evidently reading something funny. He was smiling all the
time.
46) Probably, the hotel rates are very high in summer.
47) Probably, Jim is taken ill with flue.
48) They have most likely not realised what opportunity they were losing.
9. Paraphrase the sentences to express supposition implying assurance with
reference to the future.
49) He will certainly put up at a hotel. – He is certain to put up at a hotel.
50) I’m almost sure they will come and see me here.
51) Certainly you will see the ceremony with your own eyes.
52) I’m sure Penny will be x-rayed tomorrow.
53) ‘Of course, you’ll see Westminster Abbey and Westminster Palace with its
largest clock in the country and the famous bell Big Ben.’
54) He will certainly give you a piece of advice.
55) I’m not sure they will visit London next year.
10. Complete these sentences with the modal verbs (must or may).
56) Park notice: All dogs … be kept on leads.
57) If you said that, he … be very offended.
58) Warning: No part of this book … be reproduced without the publisher’s
permission.
59) … I see your passport, please?
60) Farmers … get up early.
61) … I play the guitar right now?
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Unit 5
11. Replace didn’t need to with needn’t +Perfect Infinitive where it is
possible.
62) It is sweet of you, but you really didn’t need to buy me flowers.
63) It’s a good job we didn’t need to be here earlier.
64) It was strange that we didn’t need to show our passports.
65) You didn’t need to come and pick me up; I could have got a taxi.
66) There was a sofa in the other room; you didn’t need to sleep on the floor.
67) I didn’t need to use cash; I had my credit card with me after all.
Unit 7
12. Explain the difference in meaning between the two pairs.
68) a) The plane was not to take off at night as the weather was too bad.
b) The plane was to have taken off at night, but the weather was too bad.
69) a) There was to be an interesting concert last night, but I didn’t feel well
and had to stay at home.
b) There was to have been an interesting concert last night, but the singer
fell ill and the concert had to be postponed.
Unit 8
13. Fill in the gaps using the modal verbs must, have to, to be to.
70) I … be late for work tomorrow, because I have a lot to do.
71) I … get up early tomorrow because it’s a holiday.
72) You … come to the station to meet me. I could have got a taxi.
73) I wondered what … to happen to us.
74) We agreed that the one who came first … to reserve seats.
75) You … take the medicine until your cough is cured.
76) It looks like raining. You … take your raincoat.
Unit 10
14. Complete the following sentences using the modal verb should.
77) ‘Why don’t you go for a holiday?’ ~ He suggested that …
78) ‘Stay in bed until I tell you to get up!’ ~ She ordered that …
79) ‘Don’t work too hard.’ ~ She advised that …
80) ‘I I don’t want to do it! It’s not my business.’ ~ Why …
81) ‘I have never heard from him!’ ~ How …
82) Tell her about that accident, please! ~ If you …
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Unit 9, 10, 11
15. Insert the modal verbs shall/should or will/would.
83) All the candidates … remain in their seats until the end of the examination.
84) I… let him do that again! (negative)
85) He … smoke when I’m trying to eat.(negative)
86) This car … start and run on leaded petrol! (negative)
87) She … always try to help you.
88) … you open the door for me?
89) He … do as I say!
90) What on earth … we do here?
91) ‘But that it … have been you who saw me drunk!’
92) Terry was anxious that I … stay to dinner.
93) Ethel … talk about what doesn’t concern her!
94) Was it possible that Dick … turn his thoughts from his work?
16. Translate from Russian into English.
95) Ему не следовало бы заставлять нас ждать так долго!
96) Этот вопрос уже давно следовало бы решить.
97) Вам следовало бы уделять больше времени этой работе. Она очень
важна.
98) Он предложил, чтобы собрание назначили на 5 часов.
99) С какой стати я должен это делать?
100) Без несчастных случаев дело не обходится.
Total: 100/____
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ENTRY TEST
Units 3-4
1. Choose the correct word or phrase to fill the spaces.
1) Mother will be very tired if she ..… home by train. .
A) will go
B) shall go
C) goes
2) If I ..… her address, I would give it to you.
A) knew
B)had known
C) know
3) If I were taller, I ..... a policeman.
A) became
B) become
C) would become
4) If I tell you a secret, ...... not to tell it to anyone else?
A) will promise
B) promise
C) would
promise
5) Unless you ..... more careful, you will have an accident.
A) will be
B) shall be
C) are
6) … he arrives, everyone must stand.
A) until
B) when
C) supposing
7) If you … away, please write to me.
A) go
B) will go
C) went
8) If I … Jack, I'll tell him the news.
A) saw
B) have seen
C) see
9) … you had a baby girl. What would you call her?
A) supposing
B) in case
C) when
10) Peter … his exams if he studies hard.
A) passed
B) will pass
C) passes
D) went
D) shall know
D) shall become
D) promised
D) were
D) as long
D) have gone
D) shall see
D) until
D) is passing
2. Choose the correct answer.
11) If I see/will see Mike I tell/will tell him everything.
12) If you don't hurry/will hurry, you will miss/miss the train.
13) If I go/would go to the seaside, I'll take/take my son with me.
14) If Mike receives/has received the telegram I'm sure he phones/will phone
you tomorrow.
15) As soon as/before you hear the alarm, run for the exit.
16) His French won't improve provided/unless he studies with me.
17) If you phone/will phone me I will pick/pick you up.
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18) If she changed/would change her job she earned/would earn more.
19) If I lived/would live in Spain I did/would do a lot of sunbathing.
20) If I stay/will stay late I always get/will get a taxi.
3. Choose between Conditional Type I and Type II to complete the dialogue.
David: Hey, Dad! What (21) … (you/say) if I (22) … (tell) you I was saving
up for a motor-bike? A Triumph 750. I saw a new model in the
Superbike Store.
Dad:
I (23) … (say) you (24) … (be) mad! Motor-bikes are killer machines
as far as I'm concerned. I (25) … (think) about it carefully if I (26) …
(be) you.
David: Why? Why couldn't I have my bike if I (27) … (save) the money? You
(28) … (not be) pleased to see me with a bike like that?
Dad:
No, I (29) … (not be). If you (30) … (plan) to die young, then you
(31) … (have better) go ahead and buy it. If I (32) … (have) the
choice, I (33) … (not go) near a motorbike. I (34) … (buy) myself a
cheap little car instead. I (35) … (feel) much safer on four wheels!
David: Well, I (36) … (not buy) a car even if you (37) … (give) me the
money! Cars are so middle-aged and boring. I just (38) … (not enjoy)
driving around on four wheels if I (39) … (be able) to afford to buy
two. It's super fast.
Dad:
Is that all you think about? Speed? Your mother (40) … (be) really
worried if she (41) … (know) you were planning to get a motor-bike. I
(42) … (not like) to say how she (43) … (go) to feel about the idea.
David: I (44) … (not say) any more if I (45) … (be) you because I've just
bought it on Hire Purchase. If you (46) … (care) to take a look
outside, you (47) … (see) it parked in the front drive. You (48) …
(like) to come for a ride on it?
Unit 5
4. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
49) Jessica was here not long ago. If you … (come round) earlier, you … (see)
her.
50) I'm so glad that you took me to your friend's party. If we … (not go) there, I
… (never meet) Ann.
51) They've been married for 25 years now but I don't think she … (marry) him
if she … (know) what a selfish man he was.
52) Fortunately, the explosion took place at night when the streets were empty.
It … (be) a disaster if it … (happen) in the middle of the day.
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53) We wanted to go out yesterday but the weather was terrible. If it … (be) a
nice day, we … (go) for a picnic.
54) If you … (come) to the theatre yesterday, you … (enjoy) the play.
55) She … (get) a promotion last year, if she … (not argue) with the boss.
56) If only I … (know) you already had tickets, I … (not get) any for you.
57) The accident was Ann's fault. She was driving too close to the car in front.
If she … (be) further away he … (be able) to stop in time.
58) We were traveling with false passports. That was the trouble. If our
passports … (be) all right we … (not be) arrested.
5. Complete the following sentences.
59) We would have stayed in Moscow longer … .
60) I wouldn't have been so angry when we got there … .
61) If I had read more … .
62) If you had known about the party yesterday … .
63) They would have got tickets for you … .
6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Yesterday the famous bank robber, Fingers Smith, robbed another bank in
the center of town. As usual, he only stole 10 pounds. If he (64) … (leave) any
clues, he (65) … (be) in prison now, but he is too much clever. He disconnected
the security cameras; if he (66) … (not/do) that, the police (67) … (have) him
on film now. The strange thing is, Fingers doesn't seem to be interested in the
money; if he (68) … (be), he (69) … (can/steal) thousands of pounds by now.
The police are determined to catch him, and the Chief is confident that they
will. He says that if he (70) … (think) they weren't going to arrest Fingers
eventually, he (71) … (leave) the police force long ago.
Unit 7
7. Complete these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Some sentences require a negative.
72) Peter is always late. If only … (turn up) on time for a change.
73) If only … (lose) all my money. Now I'm broke.
74) Bruce wishes he … (have) more money so he could buy a new sweater.
75) I wish it … (snow) now that it's Christmas.
76) I wish you … (keep) your mouth shut yesterday. Now Mary knows
everything.
77) Of course Tom wishes he … (come) with us to Paris, but he has to stay here
and work.
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78) I wish we … (go) to the match on Saturday, but we're visiting my uncle
instead.
79) I wish you … (do) that. It annoys me.
80) I wish you … (stop) watching TV while I am talking to you.
81) I wish … (come) so we could go off to the seaside.
8. Translate into English.
82) Хорошо бы завтра не было дождя.
83) Если бы ты позвонил мне вчера, я бы взяла твои книги.
84) Я позволю своему сыну поехать туда, если он бросит эту идею.
85) Жаль, что ты этого не понимаешь.
86) На твоём месте, я не придавала бы этой проблеме такое огромное
значение.
87) Жаль, что сегодня так холодно.
88) Если бы вы приняли лекарство, вы бы были сейчас здоровы.
89) Мы посидим в кафе, пока они будут ходить по магазинам.
90) Он бы не провалил вступительный экзамен, если бы усерднее
готовился к нему.
91) Я пошлю ему телеграмму, если он завтра не приедет.
92) Хорошо бы он уже пришёл.
93) Я буду обращаться к нему по этому вопросу до тех пор, пока не
добьюсь своего.
94) Он пожалел, что не знает адреса девушки.
95) Если бы я был на вашем месте, я бы никогда не стал разговаривать с
ней таким тоном.
96) Если бы она не любила его, она бы не поехала с ним.
97) Он выступал первым. Ах, если бы вы слышали, как он говорил.
98) Теперь они смеются надо мной. Ах, если бы я не показывал им эти
стихи.
99) Если бы ты вовремя предупредил меня, я бы никогда не пошла туда.
100) Жаль, что они расстались. Они были прекрасной парой.
Total: 100/ ________
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Unit 1
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THE INDICATIVE, IMPERATIVE,
AND SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS.
MOOD. GENERAL INFORMATION
Mood is the form of the verb that shows in what relation to reality
the speaker places the action expressed by the predicate verb.
There are the following three moods in English:
 the Indicative Mood,
 the Imperative Mood, and
 the Subjunctive Mood.
The Indicative Mood presents actions as real facts: We are
happy. No one has washed the dishes yet. They invited me to the party.
The Indicative Mood has the categories of tense, aspect, voice,
number and person (see Part II): Jane hasn't been here for a year. He is
going to college. He can't be relied on.
The Imperative Mood expresses a command or request. The
verb in the Imperative Mood has practically only one form which
coincides with the stem of the verb: Introduce me to your friend. Don't
speak to me in such a tone!
The verb let is used, as a rule, with imperative first and third
person expressions, as Let us assemble in the hall! or Let every one
sign his name.
The Subjunctive Mood of a verb indicates action or state as
supposed or imagined or as contrary to the fact:
If only I had much money! (but I don’t have it) – Если бы у меня были
(сейчас) деньги! (но у меня их нет)
If only I hadn’t failed my English exam! (but I failed) – Если бы
только я не провалил свой экзамен по английскому языку! (но я
провалил).
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THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD
1. The forms of the Subjunctive Mood.
The most common forms of the Subjunctive Mood may be
referred to as the Present Subjunctive, the Past Subjunctive and
the Perfect Subjunctive.
The Present Subjunctive Mood has the same form as the
Infinitive without to:
Though all the world be false, still will I be true.
In complex sentences after that-clause it may also have the form
of the auxiliaries should, would, may (might) or shall (now very
seldom) and the Infinitive of the notional verb:
I recommend that the plans (should) be carried through. (The
verb should is often omitted).
The Past Subjunctive has the same form as the Past
Indefinite, except the verb to be that has the form were for all the
persons singular and plural:
I wish he worked harder. (but he doesn’t)
I wish he were less remote.(but he is not)
I wish you were here. (but you are not)
The Perfect Subjunctive has the same forms as the Past
Perfect:
If only he had worked harder (but he didn’t)
If I had visited him yesterday! (but I didn’t)
He speaks about it as if he had seen it himself (but he didn’t)
2. The use of the Subjunctive Mood.
The Subjunctive Mood may be used nowadays in simple
sentences to express hope, wish or prayer (the Present
Subjunctive) as in:
God save the Queen! God forgive you! Manners be hanged!
But mostly the Subjunctive Mood is used in complex sentences:
 in that-clauses expressing resolution, recommendation,
command or necessity (the Present Subjunctive):
The judge demands that the prisoner tell the truth.
I insist that he (should) meet me;
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 in if-clauses and after the verb to wish (see Unit 7) to denote an
unreal condition referring to the present or future or to the past if
the verb in the if-clause expresses an action simultaneous with
the action in the principal clause (the Past Subjunctive):
If I were young!
I wish I were a gipsy.
I wished he were less remote.
He wished she would stop thanking him.
 in conditional sentences both in the subordinate clause (ifclause) to express an unreal condition, and in the principal
(main) clause to express an unreal consequence (see Units
2-6):
1) If she were here, you would notice him. (The Past Subjunctive)
Если бы она была здесь, она бы заметила его
the if-clause
the main clause
2) If we had had a rope, we could have saved him. (The Perfect
Если бы у нас (тогда) был канат,
Subjunctive)
мы бы спасли его
the if-clause the main clause
Unit 2
THREE TYPES OF CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
1. So, both the Indicative Mood and the Subjunctive Mood
are used in conditional sentences to express different types of
condition and consequence.
The verb in the Indicative Mood in one of the present tenses
expresses a real condition and a real consequence:
If it rains, I shall stay at home.
If you have finished, you can go out.
The verb in the Subjunctive Mood (the Past and Perfect
Subjunctive) expresses different unreal conditions and
consequences:
1) an unreal condition and consequence in the present or
future is expressed by the verb in the Past Subjunctive:
If only we had a rope (but we haven’t) we could save him!
(Ср. рус.: Если бы у нас (сейчас) был канат!)
If only it rained tomorrow (but it may not), I could stay at
home!
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2) an unreal condition in the past is expressed by the verb in
the Perfect Subjunctive:
If only we had had a rope (but we didn’t) we could have
saved him. (Ср. рус.: Если бы у нас (тогда) был канат, мы
бы его спасли)
2. Thus, we may speak about three major types of complex
conditional sentences, or conditionals (Units 3-5):
1) Conditional I: with a real condition and a real consequence
expressed by verbs in the Indicative Mood:
If he runs, he will catch the train.
2) Conditional II: with an unreal condition and an unreal
consequence in the present or future expressed by verbs in
the Past Subjunctive:
If he ran, he would catch the train.
3) Conditional III: with an unreal condition in the past and an
unreal consequence expressed by verbs in the Perfect
Subjunctive:
If he had run, he would have caught the train.
3. There is also a mixed type of conditional sentences with an
unreal condition (Unit 6) where:
a) the condition refers to the past but the consequence refers
to the present or future:
If you had taken your medicine yesterday, you would be well
today.
b) the condition refers to no particular time and the
conesquence refers to the past:
If he were not so absent-minded, he would not have mistaken
you for your sister.
Unit 3
TYPE I CONDITIONALS
Type I Conditionals talk about things which will possibly happen
and consider their real consequences for the future.
If I see her, I shall be very glad. Если я увижу её, я буду очень рад.
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Type I Conditionals may have the following structures:
1. The verb in the if-clause is in the Present Indefinite tense;
the verb in the main clause is in the Future Indefinite:
if-clause
if + Present Indefinite
If he works hard
main clause
Future Indefinite (will + Infinitive)
he will pass his exams
2. Other structures in the if-clause and in the main clause are
possible, depending on what you want to say:
if- clause
main clause
if + Present Indefinite
If you behave yourself,
modal verb
you can come.
if + Present Indefinite
If you don't work,
to be going to (future)
you're going to fail.
if + Present Indefinite
If you need anything,
Imperative
ask.
if + Present Continuous
will + Infinitive
If we're leaving soon,
I'll get on my coat.
if + Present Perfect
If I've finished,
will + Infinitive
I'll be able to come.
if + Present Perfect
If you've finished,
modal verb
you can go out
Imperative
Eat less,
and/or + will
and you will get slim.
3. Alternatives to ‘if’ in conditionals.
So/As long as you promise not to tell, you can come too.
You can drive this car provided/providing (that) you're fully
insured.
Suppose/Supposing something goes wrong, what then?
Mario can't come with us, even if he is your best friend.
You can come in on condition that you don't stay long.
Unless Peter changes his attitude, he's going to find himself in
trouble.
(Unless you go = If you don't go)
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EXERCISES
1. Put the verbs into the correct form.
1) If I tell you a secret, you (promise) not to tell it to anyone else?
2) If I lend you $10, when you (repay) me?
3) If you will kindly sit down, I (make) enquires for you.
4) The police (arrest) him if they catch him.
5) Someone (steal) your car if you leave it unlocked.
6) Unless he (sell) more he won’t get much commission.
7) If the house (burn) down we can claim compensation.
8) Unless you are more careful, you (have) an accident.
9) If a driver brakes suddenly on a wet road he (skid).
10) If you (not known) the meaning of a word you may use a dictionary.
11) I’m not expecting any messages you say that I’ll be (ring) while I am out
could you say that I’ll be back by 6.00?
12) If Jack (refuse) to help we’ll have to manage without him.
13) You can ask for a continental breakfast if you (not want) a full breakfast.
14) If you (finish) with your dictionary I’d like to borrow it.
2. Put the verbs into the correct tenses.
1) I’ll look for your notebook and if I (find) it I (give) you a ring.
2) If you (like) I (get) you a job in this company.
3) If you (smoke) in a non-smoking compartment the other passengers (object).
4) I’ll wash the glasses in this nice hot water. – No, don’t. If you (put) them
into very hot water they (crack).
5) I expect it will freeze tonight. – If it (freeze) tonight the roads (be) slippery
tomorrow.
6) He’s only 16 but he wants to leave school at the end of the term. – If he
(leave) now he (be) sorry afterwards.
7) If he (win) he (get) $1,000, if he (come) in second he (get) $500.
8) If you (give) me your phone number, sir, we (let) you know when it
(arrive).
9) How long ... it ... (take) if you (order) one for me?
10) If it (not fit), madam, (bring) it back and we (change) it.
11) If you (wait) a minute, sir, I (see) if the manager (be) free.
12) I (get) any discount if I (pay) cash?
13) If you (leave) it with me now, it (not take) more than a couple of days to
repair.
14) If you (not see) what you (want), sir, just (ask) one of the assistants.
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3. Use the correct verb form instead of the Infinitive in brackets.
1) Mother (to be) very tired, if she (to go) home by train.
2) If the weather (to be) fine next weekend, we (to go) to the country.
3) I (to be) always at home if you (to ring) me up this summer.
4) I always (to help) you this year if you (to need) help.
5) Granny sometimes (not to hear) if little Eddie (to call) her.
6) If the days (to be) sunny in spring, we (to work) in the garden.
7) If Father (to leave) for the south, Mother (to start) preparations.
8) If my parents (not to work) on Saturday, we all (to go) skiing.
9) My father (to buy) a new house, if the bank manager (to lend) him the
money.
4. Choose the correct expression in the following sentences.
Model: You can drop in and see us whenever/on condition you like.
1) Until/When he arrives, everyone must stand.
2) We’re not going to stop digging until/as soon as we find the ancient ruins.
3) They’re going to check the building before/as long as the President arrives.
4) Those flowers will be in bloom immediately/by the time spring comes.
5) Please phone your dad the time/immediately.
6) Supposing/In case you had a baby girl –what would you call her?
7) Whether/If Chelsea wins the cups depends on Dennis being on good form.
8) When/After the Smiths arrive, ask them to wait outside my office.
9) As soon as/Before you hear the alarm, run for the exit.
10) You’ll recover quickly once/provided you rest.
5. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the word in
brackets. Use will, going to, Present Simple and Present Perfect. There are
may be two possibilities.
Model: As soon as I save/have saved (save) enough money, I’m going to go
on a long holiday.
1) I hope you’ll be awake when I ____(come) home.
2) Come when you ___ (be) ready.
3) We’d like to stay up until the film ___ (finish).
4) All the tickets will have been sold by the time we ___ (get) there.
5) Don’t open your eyes till I ___ (tell) you to.
6) Whether she ___ (play) on Saturday depends on what the doctor says.
7) I ___ (tell) you a secret on condition that you ___ (not tell) anyone else.
8) I ___ (lend) you the book as long as you ___ it ___ (bring back) on
Monday.
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9) We ___ (take) our swimming things in case we ___ (get) a chance to go
swimming.
10) We ___ (go) to bed as soon as the programme ___ (finish).
6. Rewrite each of the following to form a conditional sentence (Type I).
1) The chauffeur may drive fast. Then they’ll catch their train.
2) Perhaps both Steve and James will be successful. Then everyone will be
happy.
3) His mother wants to make him study law. Then he’ll be unhappy.
4) Caroline wants to change her job. Then she’ll earn more money.
5) Perhaps Steve won’t go to university. Then he’ll start work in a bank.
6) He wants to go to university. Then he’ll study history or languages.
7) Perhaps she won’t say anything. Then he’ll decide himself.
8) James wants to become a tennis player. Then he’ll make a lot of money.
9) We may have a puncture. Then we’ll telephone the nearest garage.
7. Some workers are demonstrating outside their factory. Use their demands
to decide what they actually say to the managers and make conditional
sentences (Type 1).
8. The managers of the factory are considering the worker’s demands.
Complete the sentences by choosing suitable linking word from the box
below.
provided that, supposing, unless, in case, as long as, so long as
1) We’ll pay them more money ___ they work harder.
2) We won’t give them longer holidays ___ they promise to be more
productive.
3) We won’t shorten their lunch-break ___ they agree to start earlier.
4) We’ll have to improve safety standards ___ someone has an accident.
5) We’ll consider providing better working conditions ___ we have enough
money.
6) ___ we introduce a shorter working week, how will we make a profit?
7) We’ll include worker representatives in the Board of Directors ___ they’re
trained to manage.
8) We’ll let some of full-time workers stay with us ___ they agree to be lowerpaid.
9. Complete the following sentences.
1) You’ll soon be in trouble if ... .
2) If you help me a bit, ... .
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3) Dad, if you carry on like this, I ... .
4) If you drive so fast, we ... .
5) The house will soon be very dirty, if ... .
6) If they get a new manager, he ... .
7) The team won’t make more money unless ... .
8) You won’t be seasick if ... .
9) Why don’t you visit Mom if ... .
10) More people won’t visit their matches unless ... .
11) What will happen if ... ?
12) Look up the answer in the key only if ... .
13) ... only if you promise not to tell anyone else.
14) If the worst should come to the worst ... .
15) Give me time and ... .
16) We’ll just manage to catch the train if ... .
17) If I see him again I ... .
18) What will he say if ... ?
10. Think of a suitable way to complete the second half of the dialogue.
Model:
– Do you think we’ll still catch the train?
– Well, we won’t unless we hurry.
1) – Do you think Patrick has much chance to pass the summer session?
– Well, we won’t unless .... .
2) – I hear you’re planning to go camping next weekend.
– We hope to, provide that ,... .
3) – You don’t need to take a map, do you?
– But supposing ... ?
4) – Do you think I should send it registered post?
– It might be a good idea, just in case .... .
5) – Can I borrow your car?
– Yes, so long as ... .
6) – So, you’re thinking of buying that second-hand car?
– Well, as long as ... .
7) – Are you going to ask Nick to help you?
– Well, unless ... .
8) – Could you lend me some money, Pete, to repair my motorbike?
– I will, so long as ... .
9) – Jane, tell Mr. Lewis I’ll see him right away.
– I do, in case ... .
10) – Oh, dear, tell me what’s happened to Sue?
– O.K. I’ll tell you the whole truth so long as ... .
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11. Translate into English:
1) Я пошлю ему телеграмму, если он завтра не приедет.
2) Как только я получу водительское удостоверение, я сразу же куплю
машину.
3) При условии, что ты будешь есть меньше, ты не будешь такой полной.
4) Мы посидим в баре, пока она ходит по магазинам.
5) Я вернусь не позднее 6 часов, если меня не задержат в университете.
6) Он не придёт, если его жене не станет лучше.
7) В случае, если пойдёт дождь, я останусь дома.
8) Когда бы вы не пришли ко мне, я всегда буду рад вас видеть.
9) Если Анна посмотрит эту передачу по телевидению, то она будет знать
о чём идёт речь.
10) Как только они завершат работу над докладом, они вернутся к этой
проблеме.
11) Я загляну позже, если будут какие-нибудь новости.
12) Если ты не будешь вести машину осторожно, ты попадёшь в аварию.
13) Собака залает, если ты постучишь в дверь.
14) Если я закончу все дела на этой неделе, я уеду в заграничное
путешествие.
15) Мы поедем отдыхать при условии, что ты сдашь экзамен по
английскому языку,
Unit 4
TYPE II CONDITIONALS
1. Type II Conditionals usually talk about imaginary situations
referring to the present or future in the if-clause and speculate about
their imaginary consequences in the main clause.
if-clause
If + Subjunctive Past
If it rained tomorrow
main clause
would + Infinitive
he would stay at home
Though past tenses are used, the reference is not to the past
time but to the present or future.
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Subjunctive Past (see Unit 2 in this chapter) is used in if-clause
and the group ‘modal verb (most often would or should) +
Infinitive’ forms a compound verbal predicate in the main clause:
If I saw her, I would be very glad.
If it were not for your help, I
should not be able to do it.
Если бы я увидела её, я была
бы очень рада.
Если бы не ваша помощь, я бы
не смог это сделать.
In spoken English would is often shortened to ‘d: If you stopped
smoking, you’d feel better.
Other modals can replace 'would' in Type II Conditionals when
we feel the imaginary consequences are less likely, or when we are
referring to ability, possibility, etc.:
condition to be satisfied
If I were here,
If he were here
If he failed,
likely outcome
he could help us (ability).
he might help us (possibility).
he ought to/should try again (duty).
2. Type II Conditionals are used:
1) When the supposition is contrary to the fact:
If I knew her address, I would give it to you (but I don't
know it).
If I were taller, I would become a policeman (but I am not).
2) When we don't expect the action in the if-clause to take place:
If a burglar came into my room, I should throw something at him
(but I don't expect a burglar to come in).
If he ran all the way, he would get there in time (but I don't
suppose he will run all the way).
3) To give advice or to refer to somebody else:
If I were Jane/in Jane's position, I'd walk out on him.
NOTE: If I were
'Were' should be used in place of 'was' after If I/she/he/it.
If I were better qualified, I would apply for the job.
If I were you, I would go there by bus.
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EXERCISES
1. Put the verb into the correct form.
Model: If I found $100 in the street, I would keep (keep) it.
1) I’m sure Tom will lend you some money. I would be very surprised if he
___ (refuse).
2) Many people would be out of work if that factory ___ (close) down.
3) If she sold her car, she ___ (not/get) much money for it.
4) They’re expecting us. They would be disappointed if we ___ (not/come).
5) Would George be angry if I ___ (take) his bicycle without asking.
6) Ann gave me this ring. She___ (be) terribly upset if I lost it.
7) If someone ___ (walk) in here with a gun, I’d be very frightened.
8) What would happen if you ___ (not/go) to work tomorrow.
9) I’d climb over the wall if there ___ (not be) so much broken glass on top of
it.
10) I ___ (keep) a dog if I could afford it.
11) The whole machine would fall to pieces if you ___ (remove) that screw.
12) If you ___ (change) your job would it affect your pension?
13) If they ___ (ban) the sale of alcohol at football match there might be less
violence.
14) If you slept under a mosquito net you ___ (not be) bitten so often.
15) If we ___ (reduce) taxes, people would have more money.
16) Would you mind if I ___ (not/give) you the money I owe you today?
2. Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense form.
1) If you drove more carefully, you (not have) so many accidents.
2) If he (get up) earlier, he would get to work on time.
3) If we (have) more time, I could tell you more about it.
4) His car would be a lot safer if he (buy) some new tyres.
5) The children would be better swimmers if they (go) swimming more
frequently.
6) I wouldn’t mind having children if we (live) in the country.
7) If I (be) you, I wouldn’t worry about going to university.
8) If I (have) any money, I’d give you some.
9) Your parents (be) a lot happier if you phoned them more often.
10) Where would you like to live if you (not live) in Paris?
11) What would you do if you suddenly (win) half a million pounds?
12) Would you mind if I (not give) you the money I owe you today?
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13) If I had to go to hospital, I (not go) to this one.
14) If you (sell) more products, you would earn more money.
3. Match these parts to make conditional sentences.
1) If I had their address...
a) it would cost over $650.
2) If you saw her now ...
b) you might earn a bit more money.
3) If you took more exercise ... c) we could go for a swim.
4) If you got a new job ...
d) I could probably stay with Mahomet.
5) If you asked Heather ...
e) she must have been out at work.
6) If I travelled first class ...
f) she would probably give you a lift.
7) If it were a little warmer ...
g) she would give you a certificate.
8) If she didn’t answer the h) I might lose a bit of weight.
phone ...
9) If I stopped off in Ankara.... i) I could write and ask them.
10) If you went to the doctor ...
j) you would hardly recognize her.
4. What would they do? Put the verbs in the correct tense and form:
Jenny: If Nick got more pocket money, he would waste (waste) it all on stupid
things.
Nick:
That isn’t true. If I had more money, I (1) ___ (spend) it on a leather
jacket.
Tom:
If I (2) ___ (win) a lottery, I would buy a CD-player.
Nick:
I (3) ___ (not buy) a CD-player, if I were you. They are too much
expensive.
Jenny: If I had more money, I (4) ___ (save) it for a trip.
Nick:
If I (5) ___ (have) a lot of money, I (6) ___ (buy) a motorbike.
Tom:
I (7) ___ (not buy) a motorbike if I (8) ___ (be) you. They are too
dangerous.
Nick:
If we (9) ___ (not/get) so much homework, I (10) ___ (deliver)
newspapers every morning.
Tom:
What has homework got to do with a morning paper-round?
Jenny: Well, you see. Nick does his homework between getting up and eating
breakfast.
5. Write Type II Conditionals to match these situations.
Model: I don’t have a spare ticket. I can’t take you to the concert.
If I had a spare ticket, I could/would take you to the concert.
1) She drinks too much coffee. She doesn’t feel calm.
2) He can’t type. He isn’t able to operate a computer.
3) They don’t understand the problem. They won’t find a solution.
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I’m in a hurry. I won’t stay to dinner.
She is not in your position. She isn’t able to advise you.
He’s not a millionaire. He won’t buy you a palace.
The weather isn’t sunny. We won’t stay indoors.
I am fit. I will go climbing.
He sits around too much. He isn’t fit.
6. Supply the correct forms of the missing verbs. Use could, ought to, might in
the main clause.
1) If she (be) here now, she (give) us some advice.
2) If he (fail) in his present job, he (think) about another career.
3) If you (can play) a musical instrument, you (help) with the school orchestra.
4) If they (have) the right qualifications, they (be able to) apply for better jobs.
5) If she (can have) some lessons, she (improve) her performance.
6) If we (run) our own business, we (be) more independent.
7) If John (go) to this town, he (visit) his mother.
8) If Susan (borrow) your book, she (return) it.
9) If Frank (want) advice, he (ask) his bank manager.
7. The following things might happen. What would you do if they happened to
you? Write your answers.
Model: If I found a gold ring in the street, I would give it to my sister.
1) If I lived on a tropical island, ___ .
2) If I forgot my best friend’s birthday, ___ .
3) If I saw someone hurt in an accident, ___.
4) If I spilled orange juice on my English homework, ___.
5) If I had a million dollars, ___.
6) If I found a purse full of money in a bus, ___.
7) If all the lights suddenly went out, ___.
8) If I met a famous pop star, ___.
9) If I lost my house key, ___.
10) If the television broke down in the middle of my favourite
programme, ___.
11) If I lived in the USA, ___.
12) If I were a President of, ___.
13) If I could travel anywhere in the world, ___.
14) If today were the last day of my life, ___.
15) If I were an English teacher, ___.
16) If I were an excellent partner, ___.
17) If I could have any job I wanted, ___.
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8. Put the verb into the correct form.
LYING IN THE SUN
Two tramps, Eugine and Sergio, were lying in the sun.
Eugine: What (1) ___ (we/doing) if the sun (2) ___ (not shining)?
Sergio: Well, (3) ___ (we/not be) lying here for a start. But that’s not the
important question. The important question is: what (4) ___ (we do)
if (5) ___ (we/be) rich?
Eugine: If (6) ___ (we/be) rich, we (7) ___ (can/travel) everywhere.
Sergio: True, but we travel everywhere already.
Eugine: Yes, but not in style. If (8) ___ (we/have) money, our chauffeur,
James, (9) ___ (can/drive) us round in our Rolls. Imagine, if (10)
___ (we/be) in that position. (11) ___ (We/return) to our fine mansion
in the country.
Sergio: Yes, the butter (12) ___ (put out) fresh clothes for us, the cook (13)
___ (prepare) a fine meal for us. We (14) ___ not just be eating
carrots all the time.
Eugine: Yes. If (15) ___ (we/own) a house like that, (16) ___ (we/also/have) a
fine swimming-pool.
Sergio: Yes! Yes! If (17) ___ (we/have) a fine swimming-pool, we (18) ___
(can/swim) as much as we liked.
Eugine: If (19) ___ (we/be) really rich, we (20) ___ (can/lie) in the sun!
Sergio: But we are lying in the sun!
9. Your friend can’t decide where to go on holiday. Make some suggestions
about where he/she could go and what he/she could do. (He/She could visit
famous buildings; practise languages; eat national dishes; do/watch certain
sports).
Model: Spain
If you went to Spain, you could eat paella, lie in the sun, watch a bull-fight and
speak Spanish.
1) London; 2) Scotland; 3) India; 4) Mexico; 5) Paris; 6) Italy; 7) Egypt;
8) New York.
10. Translate into English:
1) Я бы не интересовался этим вопросом, если бы не возрастало его
значение.
2) На вашем месте, я бы разговаривал с дочерью по-английски.
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3) Если бы я разбогатела, я бы купила новый автомобиль.
4) – Куда бы ты сходил, если бы у тебя было свободное время? – Я бы,
конечно, сходил в кино. Очень интересный фильм идёт в нашем
кинотеатре.
5) Если бы театр был ближе, мы смогли бы пойти пешком.
6) – Кого бы вы пригласили, если бы организовали вечер в институте? –
Мы бы пригласили своих друзей.
7) – Что бы ты купила, если бы твоя подруга пригласила тебя на день
рождения? – Я бы, конечно, купила цветы. Она очень любит цветы.
8) На вашем месте, я бы не принимал столь скоропалительное и
необдуманное решение.
9) – Пойдём сыграем футбол! – Я бы с большим удовольствием
присоединился к вам, если бы не завтрашний экзамен по математике.
10) Твоё платье сразу бы стало выглядеть лучше, если бы ты поменяла
пуговицы.
11) Я бы дала тебе её адрес, если бы знала его.
12) На твоём месте я бы обратился к адвокату, а ты предпочитаешь
помощь какого-то Спарка.
13) Она не взяла бы деньги, даже если бы он и предложил.
14) Если бы он интересовался английским, то использовал бы любую
возможность поговорить на языке.
15) Мы бы увидели эту парочку, если бы подождали ещё минутку.
Unit 5
TYPE III CONDITIONALS
1. Type III Conditionals assume something purely imaginary in
the if-clause and consider the imagined consequences in the main
clause.
if-clause
main clause
if+ Past Perfect
If he had tried harder,
would + Perfect Infinitive
he would have succeeded.
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Other modals can replace would in Type III Conditionals when
we feel that the imagined consequences were less likely, or when we
are referring to ability, possibility, etc.:
imagined condition
imagined outcome
If he had been here yesterday, he could have told us (ability).
If he had been here yesterday, he might have told us (possibility).
If he had received a present, he should have thanked her (duty).
2. Type III Conditionals refer to consequences which did not and
could not ever happen because they refer to something that didn't
happen in the past.
If I had seen her, I would
Если бы я увидела её, я была бы
have been very glad.
очень рада. (но я не увидела её и
не могла быть рада)
If I had worked harder at school, I'd have got a better job (referring to
something possible: often expressing regret).
If I had lived in the Stone Age, I would have been a hunter
(referring to a completely impossible situation).
3. If I had been you/in your position
These expressions are often used to describe actions we would
have followed in someone else's positions.
If I had been you I would have married to him
4. Inversion with had in Type III Conditionals
The form Had (he) is a formal variation of if (he) had.
Had the management acted sooner, the strike wouldn't have
happened.
EXERCISES
1. Put the verb into the correct form.
Model: If I had known (know) that you were ill last week, I’d have gone to see
you.
1) Tom got to the station in time. If he ___ (miss) the train, he would have
been late for his interview.
2) It’s good that Ann reminded me about Tom’s birthday. I ___ (forget) if she
hadn’t reminded me.
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3) We might not have stayed at this hotel if George ___ (not/recommend) it to
us.
4) I’d have sent you a postcard while I was on holiday if I ___ (have) your
address.
5) Rome ___ (be captured) by her enemies if the geese hadn’t cackled.
6) If he had put out his pipe before putting it in his pocket he ___ (not burn) a
hole in his coat.
7) You ___ (not get) into trouble if you had obeyed my instructions.
8) I ___ (take) a taxi if I had realized that it was such a long way.
9) He would have been arrested if he ___ (try) to leave the country.
10) They would have forced their way into the house if I ___ (not call) for help.
11) If you hadn’t been in such a hurry you ___ (not put) sugar into the sauce
instead of salt.
12) If I ___ (try) again I think that I would have succeeded.
13) You ___ (save) me a lot of trouble if you had told me where you were
going.
14) She had a headache; otherwise she ___ (come) with us.
15) If you ___ (look) at the engine for a moment you would have seen what was
missing.
2. Supply the correct forms of the missing verbs. Use could have (done) or
might have (done) in the main class.
Model: If I had managed (manage) to repair my car earlier, I could have driven
(drive) you to London.
1) If I ___ (know) last week that she was ill, I ___ (visit) her.
2) If you ___ (not want) to drive straight home, we ___ (miss) all this traffic.
3) If you ___ (ask) politely, I ___ (help) you.
4) If the weather forecast ___ (be) different, we ___ (stay) at home.
5) We ___ (be) at the airport for hours, if we ___ (not know) that the flight was
delayed.
6) I ___ (make) a bad mistake, if I ___ (not read) the instructions.
7) We ___ (have) an accident, if our car ___ (not be) properly serviced.
8) If he ___ (fasten) his seatbelt, he ___ (not be) hurt.
9) She ___ (not hear) the news, if she ___ (not turn on) the radio this morning.
10) If they ___ (could see) us, they ___ (laugh).
11) They ___ (play) better, if they ___ (have) more training.
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3. Complete the sentences with the words in brackets.
WILL YOU LEND ME YOUR BIKE?
Ben: Will you lend me your bike? I have to get to basketball training in 5
minutes.
Nick: The last time I lent it to you, you got flat tire and didn’t repair it.
Ben: Well, I (1) ___ (not get) a flat tyre if you (2) ___ (put) enough air in it.
Nick: That’s not true. You rode straight over some broken glass.
Ben: Well, I (3) ___ (not ride) over the glass if someone (4) ___ (left) it all
over the road. Besides, I (5) ___ (go) round the glass, if a car (6) ___
(not come) from the other direction.
Nick: Well, you could have stopped.
Ben: I (7) ___ (stop) if the brakes (8) ___ (not fail).
Nick: Well, you should have checked the brakes before you started. I (9) ___
(not lend) you my bike if I (10) ___ (know) that the brakes weren’t
working.
4. The Principal of the Express School of English is thinking about his life,
and the conditions that led him to do things. What does he say to himself?
Write sentences with an if-clause.
1) (I started the school after the bank lent me $50.000.). If the bank hadn’t lent
me $50.000 I wouldn’t have started the school.
2) (I continued because the school was a success). I ___ if the school ___ a
success.
3) (We won the Pacifica University contract, so we didn’t have money
problems). If we ___ the Pacifica University contract, we ___ money
problems.
4) (I didn’t retire, so we didn’t go to live in Italy). If I ___ we ___ to live in
Italy.
5) (We didn’t build another language lab because there weren’t enough
students). We ___ another language lab if ___ ___ enough students.
6) (We didn’t move to a better building because the rent for this building was
so low). We ___ to a better building if the rent for this building ___ so low.
7) (Anyway, our teachers with us because there was a friendly atmosphere).
Anyway, our teachers ___ with us if ___ a friendly atmosphere.
5. Open the brackets.
BOTH RIGHT AND BOTH WRONG
The black car screamed round the corner on the wrong side of the road and
passed a white car doing exactly the same thing in the other direction. Both
drivers stopped and got out of their cars. ‘If I (1) (be) had been on my side of
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the road, you (2) ___ (kill) me’, driver A shouted. ‘But you weren’t on your
side of the road,’ driver B shouted back. ‘If you (3) ___ (... driving) more
carefully, you (4) ___ (not be) on the wrong side of the road.’ ‘If I (5) ___
(know) what was round the corner, I (6) ___ (keep) to my side of the road,’
driver A said. ‘If you (7) ___ (know) what was round the corner, you (8) ___ (...
not driving) so carelessly.’ Suddenly, both men stopped shouting and driver A
said, very quietly, ‘If we both (9) ___ (not be) on the wrong side of the road. we
(10) ___ (be) dead now.’ Without speaking a further word, both men shook
hands and drove away.
6. Comment on the following situations with if (expressing regret, etc.).
Model: John ate too much cake, so he was sick.
If John hadn’t eaten too/so much cake, he wouldn’t have been sick.
1) We came home from our holiday early because we ran out of money.
2) The house didn’t burn down because the fire brigade came immediately.
3) The men were wearing protective clothing, so they were all quite safe.
4) I had an accident because I wasn’t watching the road.
5) I was sweating because it was so hot.
6) My father didn’t earn much money, so life wasn’t easy for us.
7) I didn’t enjoy school, so I didn’t do very well.
7. Read a situation and write a sentence with if.
Model: She didn’t eat anything because she wasn’t hungry
If she had been hungry, she would have eaten something.
1) The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so suddenly.
If the driver in front ___.
2) I didn’t wake Nora because I didn’t know she wanted to get up early.
If I ___.
3) She wasn’t injured in the crash because she was wearing a seat belt.
If ___.
4) I was able to buy the car because Jim lent me the money.
If ___.
5) You’re hungry now because you didn’t have breakfast.
If ___.
6) She didn’t buy the coat because she didn’t have enough money on her.
If ___.
8. Rewrite these sentences as conditionals.
Model: Unfortunately I didn’t see him, so I couldn’t give him your message.
If I had seen him, I could have given him your message.
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Unfortunately he didn’t pass his exams or he might have gone to university.
He didn’t realize what was happening or he would have run away.
Fortunately I didn’t hear what she said or I would have been very angry.
They got in because you didn’t lock the door properly.
It only happened because you didn’t follow the instructions.
Luckily she didn’t find out or she would have been furious.
It’s lucky we looked a room or we would have had nowhere to stay.
It’s a good job we weren’t going any faster or someone could have been
killed.
9) He was so tired that he went home at lunchtime.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9. Complete the sentences.
1) If I’d had my eye damaged, ... .
2) We would have flown to California ... .
3) The flight wouldn’t have been delayed if ... .
4) I would never have known if ... .
5) If I had read more ... .
6) They would have signed the contract if ... .
7) We would have stayed in Paris longer ... .
8) We wouldn’t have spent all our money if ... .
9) If the adverts had said something about the noise from traffic, ... .
10) If I’d seen an accident, ... .
11) She wouldn’t have called you liar if ... .
12) Mr Spark wouldn’t have gone to the pub if ... .
13) There might be an accident if ... .
14) If I had felt seasick, ... .
10. Translate into English
1) Я бы не уволился, если бы они повысили тогда зарплату.
2) Я бы не провалил экзамен, если бы подготовился к нему как положено.
3) Моя сестра купила бы этот костюм ещё в прошлом месяце, если бы
получила зарплату вовремя.
4) Я бы пошёл на вчерашнюю вечеринку, если бы Смиты меня
пригласили.
5) Если бы прошлым летом у меня был автомобиль, я бы ездил на пляж
каждое утро.
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6) Наше предприятие не закрыли бы, если бы мы отдали все долги до
марта.
7) Если бы она не прислала вчера это письмо, мой брат был бы сейчас
дома.
8) Вы бы не разбили вазу, если бы были осторожнее.
9) Если бы Кити приняла вчера лекарство, она бы чувствовала себя
хорошо сегодня.
10) Если бы не дождь, мы бы могли сейчас поехать за город.
11) Вы бы не разбили вазу, если бы были осторожнее.
12) Если бы ни Вы, я бы никогда не выполнил эту работу вовремя.
13) Торт сгорел бы, если бы я не пошла на кухню.
14) Мы бы не пошли в ресторан, если бы знали цены.
15) Костёр не погас бы, если бы мы подбрасывали в него дрова (to put
logs).
Unit 6
MIXED CONDITIONALS
(see Units 2, 3)
EXERCISES
1. Match the clauses together to make mixed conditional sentences.
1) If you had told me about this
a) he probably won’t be at the
problem earlier
meeting
2) If you were a more sensitive
b) you could always ring them up
person
c) his wife would never have left him
3) If they don’t contact you soon
d) you wouldn’t have said that to her
4) If he hadn’t died so young
e) I would have had them by now
5) If he didn’t work so hard all the
f) everything would be all right now
time
g) would you hurry up and get ready?
6) If the train hadn’t been delayed
h) you wouldn’t be so busy this
7) If he was feeling ill this morning
month
8) If you’re coming with us
i) we would be there by now
9) If I really wanted to have children j) I’m sure he’d be a famous
10) If you had worked harder last
musician
month
2. Use mixed conditionals in these sentences.
1) If I ___ (be) you, I ___ (check) my facts before I wrote the letter.
2) If you ___ (be) so hungry, you ___ (not miss) breakfast.
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3) If he ___ (not catch) the 5.30 train, he ___ (not arrive) for another two
hours.
4) He ___ (feel) very tired today if he ___ (play) rugby yesterday.
5) If the snake bite ___ (be) poisonous, you ___ (feel) very ill now.
6) If I ___ (be) in your position, I ___ (answer) his letter by now.
3. Two scouts, Alan and Bob, are sheltering from a storm. They are
discussing what has happened, and what to do now. Complete the
conversation with a suitable form of the verb in brackets.
Аlan: I (1) ‘ll carry on (carry on) with our walk when the weather (2) ____
(clear up).
Yes. But if (3) ___ (know) the weather was going to be this bad, I (4)
Bob:
___ (never set out).
Alan: Well, it’s a bit brighter now. If it (5) ___ (stop) raining, we (6) ___
(easily be) back at the camp by sunset.
I suppose things could be worse. Do you remember the hill-walk last
Bob:
year? We (7) ___ (have to) turn back almost as soon as we (8) ___
(start), when Charlie Dickson (9) ___ (break) his ankle.
Alan: That’s right. And that was after we (10) ___(spend) ages preparing for
the walk.
Still we were lucky that the accident happened so soon after we (11)
Bob:
___ (set out). If it (12) ___ (happen) later, we (13) ___ (have to) carry
Charlie for miles.
Alan: Well just at this moment, I couldn’t carry anybody. If a helicopter (14)
___ (come) over the top of that hill, I (15) ___(wave) to the pilot for a
lift.
There isn’t much chance of that. Anyway, my problem is my feet.
Bob:
They’re killing me! I (16) ___ (put) some ointment on them if I (17)
___ (have) any. But I forgot to pack it.
Alan: Me too. But the rain’s stopped, so let’s go. Just think! When we (18)
___ (get) a good, hot meat at the camp tonight, we (19) ___ (be) glad
that we came.
4. Put in the right conditionals.
THE SECRET OF A LONG LIFE
Grygori Pilikan recently celebrated his 114th birthday and reporters
visited him in his mountain village in Georgia to find out the secret of a long
life. ‘The secret of a long life,’ Grygori said, ‘is happiness. If you (1) (be) are
happy, you will live a long time.’ ‘Are you married?’ a reporter asked. ‘Yes,’
Grygori replied. ‘I married my third wife when I was 102. If you happily
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married, you (2) ___ (live) for ever. But for my third wife, I (3) ___(die) years
ago.’ ‘What about smoking and drinking?’ a reporter asked. ‘Yes, they are
important,’ Grygori said. ‘Don’t smoke at all and you (4) ___ (feel) well. Drink
two glasses of wine a day and you (5) ___ (be) healthy and happy.’ ‘If you (6)
___ (can/live) your life again, what (7) ___ (you/do)?’ a reporter asked.’ ‘I
would do what I have done. If I had more sense, I (8) ___ (eat) more yoghourt!’
he chuckled. ‘Supposing you (9) __ (can/change) one thing in your life what
(10) ___ (you/change)?’ another reporter asked. ‘Not much,’ Grygori replied.
‘So you don’t have any regrets?’ ‘Yes, I have one regret,’ Grygori replied. ‘If I
(11) ___ (know) I was going to live so long, I (12) ___ (look after) myself
better!’
5. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Yesterday the famous bank robber, Fingers Smith, robbed another bank in
the centre of town. As usual, he only stole $10. If he (1) had left (leave) any
clues, he (2) ___ (be) in prison now, but he’s much too clever. He disconnected
the security cameras; if he (3) ___ (not/do) that, the police (4) ___ (have) him
on film now. The strange thing is, Fingers doesn’t seem to be interested in the
money; if he (5) ___ (be), he (6) ___ (can/steal) thousands of pounds by now.
The police are determined to catch him, and the Chief is confident that they
will. He says that if he (7) ___ (think) they weren’t going to arrest Fingers
eventually, he (8) ___ (leave) the police force long ago.
6. Translate into Russian.
1) Если бы он не был таким рассеянным, он не принял бы вас за мою
сестру.
2) Алиса не купила бы эти книги, если бы не сдавала экзамен по истории.
3) Если бы вы приняли лекарство, вы были бы сейчас здоровы.
4) Если бы Чарльз знал адрес, он бы уже пришёл к этому времени.
5) Вероника не поехала бы с ним на Север после окончания института,
если бы не любила его.
6) Если бы мы не были знакомы, он бы не пригласил нас на вечер.
7) Если бы я был на твоём месте, я бы проверил факты до того как
написал письмо.
8) Он бы не опоздал на завтрак, если бы не разговаривал по телефону так
долго.
9) Если бы ты была более тактичным человеком, ты бы не сказала ей это.
10) Если бы Сью работала усерднее в прошлом месяце, она не была бы так
занята сейчас.
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"IF ONLY",
"I WISH"
If only
'Only' can be placed after if and indicates hope, wish or regret
according to the tense used with it:
a) if only + Present Indefinite / Future Indefinite – to express
hope
If only he comes in time (= we hope he will come).
If only he will listen to her (= we hope he will be willing to
listen).
b) if only + Past/Past Perfect – to express regret
If only he didn’t drive so fast. (= we are sorry he drives so fast)
If only you hadn't said that. (= we are sorry you said that)
If only I knew it for sure.– Ах, если бы я была в этом уверена
(сейчас).
If only I had told her the truth. – Ах, если бы я сказала ей
правду (в прошлом).
c) if only + would can express regret about a present action as
an alternative to if only + past tense (it has the same
meaning as wish + would).
If only he would drive more slowly.(= we are sorry that he isn’t
willing to drive more slowly).
I wish
Wish expresses present, future, and past situations.
Here is a summary of patterns using wish:
Verb form after
wish
Past Indefinite
Time
reference
Present
Example (+ meaning)
I wish I knew the answer. (= I don’t
know).
Past Indefinite
Present
I wish I were better at sports. (= I’m
not)
Past Continuous
Present
I wish I were going with you. (= I’m
not)
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Present
I wish I could give you an answer.
(= I can’t)
Would
Future
I wish you would be quiet. (= Your
taking irritates me)
Past Perfect
Past
I wish I had known you then. (= but
I didn’t)
Could have
Past
I wish I could have explained. (= I
wasn’t able to)
I wish he came. – Хорошо бы он пришёл.
I wish you knew him. – Жаль, что вы его не знаете.
I wish you had come. – Жаль, что вы не пришли.
EXERCISES
1. Match the comments with the answers.
1) I feel so old
a) I wish it would rain.
2) The plants in the garden are dying b) I wish you had told me.
3) We never hear from Angela
c) I wish we lived nearer the office.
4) I didn’t know you were ill
d) I wish you could come more often.
5) I can’t afford to go out
e) I wish I hadn’t told anyone.
6) It takes hours to get to work
f) I wish I were younger.
7) She looked absolutely lovely
g) I wish she would write more often.
8) We don’t see you very often
h) I wish I had more money.
nowadays
i) I wish I could have taken a
9) Now everyone knows the secret
photograph.
2. Write sentences with ‘I wish’.
Model: It’s raining very hard.  I wish it weren’t raining so hard.
1) We haven’t time to stop.
2) John didn’t pass the exam.
3) It’s very cold in here.
4) There’s no time to spare.
5) George won’t help.
6) Mary didn’t come.
7) I didn’t see the match last week.
8) I can’t give up smoking.
9) Tina can’t come to the party.
10) She doesn’t know anything about cars.
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11) I’m not lying on a sunny beach.
12) I hate having to do homework every night.
13) I decided to work in London.
14) We sold the house we had in Manchester.
15) We didn’t realize that a supermarket was opening nearby.
16) We put our money into a grocery shop.
17) We borrowed $3.000 to start the business.
18) It was a mistake to leave Manchester.
3. Imagine that you are in these situations. For each situation write a
sentence with ‘I wish’.
Model: You’ve eaten too much and now you feel sick.
You say I wish I hadn’t eaten so much.
1) There was a job advertised in the newspaper. You decided not to apply for
it. Now you think that your decision was wrong.
You say: I wish I ____ .
2) When you were younger, you didn’t learn to play a musical instrument.
Now you regret this.
You say: ____ .
3) You’ve painted the gate red. Now you think that it doesn’t look very nice.
You say: ____ .
4) You have some unexpected guests. They didn’t tell you they were coming.
You are very busy and you are not prepared for them.
You say (to yourself): ____ .
5) You are walking in the country. You would like to take some photographs
but you didn’t bring your camera.
You say: ____ .
4. Express wishes and regrets about these situations. Refer to yourself where
possible.
Model: You’re not very fit. I wish/If only/I was/were fit/fitter!
1) It’s very hot today.
2) It’s raining.
3) You were too impatient.
4) You wasted a lot of time watching TV.
5) John didn’t take your advice.
6) We didn’t lock the back door!
7) Jane has read your letter.
8) He is abroad.
9) They don’t have a lot of friends.
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5. Complain about the present situation and express your wish about some
future actions. Begin your sentences with ‘if only’ or ‘I wish’.
Model: You don’t expect your headache to go away.
I wish my headache would go away. (If only my headache went away)
1) You don’t expect the weather to clear up.
2) You don’t expect the Rescue Services to arrive soon.
3) Some economists don’t expect tight monetary and fiscal policies to keep
inflation under control.
4) You don’t expect this company despite of its small financial backing to be
the first to crack.
5) You don’t expect your wife to be promoted soon.
6) You don’t expect your boss to think of this possibility for you.
7) You don’t expect Steve to be more careful.
6. Read a situation and then write a sentence with ‘I wish ... would’ .... .
Model: It’s raining. You want to go out, but not in the rain. So you want it to
stop raining. What did you say? I wish it would stop raining.
1) You’re waiting for Tom. He’s late and you’re getting impatient. You want
him to come. What do you say?
I wish ___
2) A baby is crying and you’re trying to sleep. You want the baby to stop
crying. What do you say?
I wish ___
3) You’re looking for a job – so far without success. You want somebody to
give you a job. What do you say?
I wish somebody ___
4) Brian has been wearing the same old clothes for years. You think he needs
some new clothes and you want him to buy some. What do you say to him?
I wish ___
5) Tom drives very fast. You don’t like this. What do you say to him?
I wish ___
6) A lot of people drop litter in the street. You don’t like this. What do you
say?
I wish ___
7) Jack always leaves the door open. You don’t like this. What do you say to
him?
I wish ____
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7. Here are some problems in brackets. How could they have been avoided?
Use the words and phrases to help you write two sentences about each
problem using I wish and If only.
play fewer computer games, keep calm, eat less, walk more,
lose temper, use bins, match less TV, use car less often, save
water, let someone else drive, waste water, take more
exercise, protect forest, drive carefully, recycle more paper,
take rubbish home
1) (I’ve gained a lot of weight)
I wish ___
If only ___
2) (The rivers and reservoirs have dried up)
I wish ___
If only ___
3) (He crashed his car)
I wish ___
If only ___
4) (He had a row with his best friend)
I wish ___
If only ___
5) (People drop litter in the street)
I wish ___
If only ___
6) (We are cutting down too many trees)
I wish ___
If only ___
7) (People use their cars when they don’t need to)
I wish ___
If only ___
8) (Children don’t read enough nowadays)
I wish ___
If only ___
8. Translate into English:
1) Если бы я был моложе!
2) Жаль, что и вчера у меня было мало времени!
3) Ах, если бы вы сказали ей об этом в прошлое воскресенье!
4) Жаль, что уже поздно туда идти.
5) Как жаль, что мы не застали Сью дома.
6) Мы сожалеем, что у Вас мало опыта в этой области.
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7) Даже если бы он сдал экзамен, он бы не поехал в Москву.
8) Она сожалела, что не рассказала Вам эту историю раньше.
9) Мы бы хотели, чтобы Вы упомянули эти факты.
10) Хорошо бы у нас сейчас были каникулы!
11) Даже если бы сейчас шёл дождь, я бы поехал навестить больного
друга.
12) Жаль, что уже заняты все вакантные места.
13) Хорошо бы Вы написали ей об этом сами.
14) Жаль, что Вы не обратили внимание на его предупреждение.
15) Жаль, что ты не воспользовался этой возможностью.
REVIEW EXERCISES
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1) I ___ (tell) you if I hear from him.
2) If I ___ (understand) the question, I might be able to answer it.
3) If she’d passed her exams, she ___ (go) to university.
4) We ___ (miss) the lecture unless we hurry.
5) He ___ (buy) a car provided that he passes his driving test.
6) The teacher ___ (not/shout) at her if she did her homework.
7) I ___ (run) home if I’d known the football match was on TV.
8) The animals at the zoo ___ (die) unless they’re fed.
9) He’ll be furious if he ever ___ (find out) about this.
2. Match the parts of the sentence.
1) You can see the boss
2) I would have bought it
3) We’ll go to the beach tomorrow
4) He would go by plane
5) If she hadn’t slept late
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
unless it rains.
provided that he is not too busy.
if I’d had enough money with me.
she wouldn’t have missed the train.
if it was cheaper.
3. Fill in: if, unless, provided or as long.
1) You will not be allowed into the building ___ you have a security pass.
2) ___ that you book your flight early, you will get a seat.
3) ___ as you follow the instructions exactly, you won’t have any difficulty.
4) ___ you meet Darren, give him my regards.
5) You can hire a car in France ___ as you have a driving licence and you’re
over 23.
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6) You can’t enter the country ___ you have a passport.
7) The kidnappers won’t release the child ___ the ransom is paid.
4. Complete the sentences using these words and phrases.
was, leaving, can’t, might, starts, am, would be, become, take, should
1) If I ___ not busy, I’ll visit you.
2) If he ___ careful, he wouldn’t break things.
3) If he were slimmer, he ___ much more attractive.
4) If she ___ Prime Minister, she’ll raise taxes.
5) Unless you stop wasting time, I’m ___ right now.
6) If you don’t give me more information, I ___ help you.
7) If a fire ___, the alarm goes off.
8) You ___ make your food if you don’t like my cooking.
9) ___ more exercises and you’ll soon feel better.
10) If the weather improved, I ___ go for a stroll.
5. Complete these sentences to make appropriate Third Conditional or Mixed
Conditional sentences, using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1) If I ___ (visit) Athens last year, I ___ (phone) you.
2) If only I ___ (know) you already had tickets, I ___ (not get) any for you.
3) If you ___ (start) coming to the course earlier, you ___ (could pass) the
exam.
4) If I ___ (not be) so shy at the party last Sunday, I ___ (might make) more
friends.
5) If you ___ (not spend) so much money, I ___ (not be) angry now.
6) I ___ (could become) an accountant if I ___ (be) good at maths.
7) She ___ (get) promotion last year if she ___ (not argue) with the boss.
8) He ___ (not get) the job, if he ___ (not wear) a tie.
9) If I ___ (meet) you before, my life ___ (be) different.
10) If he ___ (not see) the other car, there ___ (be) a serious accident.
6. Complete these conditional sentences in any way appropriate.
1) Had I know you were angry with me, ___.
2) He’ll receive it tomorrow ___.
3) She will feel much better ___.
4) ___ provided it’s cheap enough.
5) If the ship had arrived punctually, ___.
6) Unless we loose our way, ___.
7) I would never have done such a thing ___.
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8) If it weren’t the wrong advice they gave me, ___.
9) Should the flight be cancelled, ___.
10) My sister would go out every evening ___.
7. Join the clauses in column A with those in column B to make eight logical
sentences.
A
B
1) As long as it’s not raining
a) you should be all right in a few days.
2) Unless you have more
b) we wouldn’t have got the message.
practice
c) the match would have been cancelled.
3) If you hadn’t telephoned
d) I wouldn’t have gone to bed early.
4) If I were a stranger
e) you won’t pass the driving test.
5) Even if she apologised
f) I would never invite her again.
6) If the weather had been wet
g) we’ll go out for a walk.
7) If I hadn’t been so tired
h) I would carry it myself.
8) Provided that you rest
8. Complete the following sentences with an appropriate conditional clause.
1) If I found a gun in the street, ___.
2) You wouldn’t have been punished ___.
3) If you drink all that juice, ___.
4) If you drive too fast, ___.
5) Unless the weather improves, ___.
6) If you should see Mark this evening, ___.
7) My father would have bought me a bicycle, ___.
8) If you had taken my advice, ___.
9) He would have been angry ___.
10) If you aren’t enjoying the film, ___.
9. Write sentences as in the model.
1) You went to bed late and didn’t wake up in time for work.
2) You want to go to safari park with Michael, but you’re afraid of lions.
3) You would like to write a letter to Fred but you don’t have his address.
4) You went skiing and broke your leg.
5) You didn’t go to the concert because you didn’t know about it.
6) You have to stay in bed because you’ve got the flu.
7) You are lost in London because you don’t have a map.
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10. Complete the dialogue by putting the verbs in brackets into the correct
form.
Roger:
Where’s your key?
Diana:
What do you mean? You’ve got a key, haven’t you?
Roger:
(1) If I ___ (get) mine, I ___ (not need) yours, would I?
Diana:
No, I haven’t got mine.
Roger:
But I told you to bring it.
Diana:
No, you didn’t.
Roger:
Yes, I did. (2) If you ___ (listen), you ___ (hear) me.
Diana:
Well, I don’t remember you telling me. Anyway, I couldn’t find it.
Roger:
You mean, you’ve lost it again?
Diana:
Not really. It’s at home somewhere. (3) I ___ (have) time to look
for if we ___ (not leave) in such a hurry.
Roger:
That’s not the point. (4) If you ___ (be) more organized, you ___
(not keep on) losing it in the first place!
Diana:
That’s not fair. I don’t keep on losing it. Anyway, what are you
going to do now? We haven’t got a key.
Roger:
I don’t know. I suppose we’ll have to break a window.
Diana:
You can’t do that! (5) If the neighbours ___ (hear) you, they ___
(think) we’re burglars!
Roger:
All right then! There’s a small window open in the bathroom. (6) If
you ___ (stand) on my shoulders, you ___ (be) able to reach and
then you can climb in.
Diana:
I’m not going to stand on your shoulders. I might fall off!
Roger:
Don’t be silly! (7) If I ___ (hold) your legs, you ___ (be) quite safe.
Diana:
I still don’t like it!
Roger:
Look! (8) I ___ (climb) in myself, if I ___ (can) get through the
window, but I can’t. I’m too big. You’ll have to do it.
Diana:
(9) But if someone ___ (see) me, they ___ (call) the police!
Roger:
For goodness sake! (10) It ___ (make) things a lot easier if you ___
(not worry) about other people! Now, are you ready?
Diana:
O.K.
Roger:
All right?
Diana:
(11) If you ___ (move) a bit closer, I ___ (be) able to reach. Oh!
Not so fast! Roger! Oh!!
Roger:
Now look what you’ve done! You’ve put your foot through the
window!
Diana:
Roger! There’s something I’ve got to tell you!
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Roger:
Diana:
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Honestly, can’t you do anything right? (12) If you ___ (not be) so
careless, you ___ (not break) it!
Roger, listen! I hate to tell you, but this isn’t our house!
11. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
Norma isn’t happy with her life. If she (1) ___ (listen) to her mother’s advice,
she (2) ___ (stay) at school and gone on to University. She (3) ____ (can/find) a
good job if she had got a degree. Norma hates the job she is doing now. She
thinks she (4) ___ (go) crazy if she (5) ___ (stay) there much longer. If she (6)
___ (be) offered another job, she would take immediately. In fact, she (7) ___
(leave) if she (8) ___ (can) afford to, but she can’t. Life (9) ___ (be) easier if
she (10) ___ (not/have) two children to support.
12. Put the verbs in brackets into the appropriate form.
Having a Wonderful Time! Wish You Were Here!
While trying to sail round the world in a small boat, Harry Sandy and Joe were
shipwrecked one night. “I wish there (1) (be) ___ was/were an island nearby”,
Harry said. By morning, they were washed up on to a desert island. For six
months they lived on fish, nuts and fruit. One day they saw a bottle on the
shore. “If only it (2) ___ (contain) a note or something!” Sandy said. They
opened it and a genie appeared. “It’s high time someone (3) ___ (open) that
bottle!” the genie gasped. “I’m so grateful, I’ll give you one wish each. You
first”, the genie said, pointing to Harry. “That’s easy”, Harry said. “I wish I (4)
___ (be) with my family?. And (whoosh!)he disappeared. “He too”, Sandy said.
“If only I (5) ___ (can be) in dear old Glasgow”. And (whoosh!) off he went.
“And you, sir?” the genie asked Joe. “I wish I (6) ___ (have) my friends back!”
Joe said.
13. Put the verbs in brackets into the appropriate form.
Harry and Sheila, a husband and wife, are talking.
H. Shall I make the children something to eat?
S.
I wouldn’t bother. You know how much they eat when they visit their
grandparents.
H. That’s true. If they (1) ___ (eat) all afternoon, they (2) ___ (not want)
anything when they get home.
S.
Are we going to pick them up soon?
H. No, my parents are bringing them over. We agreed that if I (3) ___ (take)
them there, they (4) ___ (bring) them back.
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S.
H.
S.
H.
S.
H.
S.
H.
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Oh good. Well, if we (5) ___ (not collect) them, I (6) ___ (go back)
upstairs and do a bit more work. I’ve nearly finished that report now. If I
(7) ___ (do) another half hour’s work, I (8) ___ (finish) it by the time the
children get home.
Why do you always have to bring work home with you? If you (9) ___
(not agree) to take on that new job, you (10) ___ (have) much more free
time now.
Yes, and if I (11) ___ (not take on) that job, we (12) ___ (not have) much
money now.
That’s true, but I don’t like you working so much.
Well, never mind. We’ve got a week’s holiday soon. Just think! In two
week’s time we (13) ___ (lie) on a warm sunny beach that’s if I (14) ___
(can get) the time off work of course.
What do you mean ‘if’?
Well, everything’s very busy at the moment. And if we (15) ___ (get) any
more orders, I just (16) ___ (not see) how I can leave the office.
What? But that’s ridiculous!
14. Complete these sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
Some sentences require a negative.
1) Peter is always late. If only he ___ (turn up) on time for a change.
2) If only ___ (lose) all my money. Now I’m broke.
3) Bruce wishes he ___ (have) more money so he could buy a new sweater.
4) I wish it ___ (snow) now that it’s Christmas.
5) I wish you ___ (keep) your mouth shut yesterday. Now Mary knows
everything.
6) Of course Tom wishes he ___ (come) with us Paris, but he has to stay here
and work.
7) I wish we ___ (go) to the match on Saturday, but we’re visiting my uncle
instead.
8) I wish you ___ (do) that. It annoys me.
9) I wish you ___ (stop) watching TV while I am talking to you.
10) I wish ___ (come) so we could go off to the seaside.
15. Write a sentence about each problem using I wish or if only and the
word in brackets.
1) People leave the tap running all the time. (turn off)
2) Your brother is very angry. (calm down)
3) The people next door have their TV on very loud. (turn down)
4) Too much rubbish is thrown away. (recycle)
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5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
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People hurt animals for sport. (stop)
Your friend keeps complaining about everything all the time. (stop)
It doesn’t rain enough. (more)
The postman hasn’t arrived and I’m waiting for an important letter. (arrive)
Your favorite football team has lost every match so far. (win)
Writing Activity
Read the following letter, then rewrite it using wishes and conditionals.
Dear Anyone,
I am on an island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. I’ve been here for a week. I
lost my watch in the sea so I don’t know what time it is. Going on that cruise
was the worst thing I’ve ever done. I’m not a good swimmer so I couldn’t reach
the lifeboat when the ship sank. I’ve thought about making a raft to sail away
from the island, but I don’t know which way to go. There is no one to talk to
here. I feel so lonely! I haven’t got a walkman so I can’t listen to music. The
only thing to eat is fish and I don’t like fish! I didn’t bring a knife with me so I
can’t build a shelter. I hope someone will find me soon!
Oral Activity
The students in two teams read the text and in turn make Conditionals. Each
correct sentence gets 1 point.
One night Paul was bored so he decided to go to the cinema. But the cinema
was full because the film was very popular. Paul’s friend lives near the cinema
so he went to visit him. When he arrived, he heard his friend shouting for help.
The door was open so Paul was able to get into the house. His friend has been
painting and had fallen off the step-ladder. His leg was broken so he couldn’t
move. It was lucky that the cinema was full and Paul called round on him.
Teacher:
Team A S1:
If Paul hadn’t been bored, he wouldn’t have decided to go to
the cinema.
If the film hadn’t been popular, the cinema wouldn’t have
been full. etc.
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PROGRESS TEST
1. Choose the correct answer.
1) If she … not so slowly she would enjoy the party.
A) were
B) is
C) will be
2) If you … my library book I will have to buy a new one.
A) will lose
B) lost
C) loose
3) If she … you were in hospital she would have visited you.
A) had known
B) knew
C) would have known
4) I wish I … rich.
A) would be
B) were
C) had been
5) I wish I … his opinion before.
A) would know
B) had known
C) knew
6) I wish I … to the Tower when I was in London.
A) had gone
B) went
C) would go
7) I wish I … much yesterday.
A) didn't eat
B) hadn't eaten
C) were not eating
8) If she … not so slowly she would enjoy the party.
A) were
B) is
C) will be
2. Match the two parts of the sentences.
9) He wouldn't have become so
a) …I wouldn't be worried now.
strong…
10) They would have come…
b) … I would have gone to the library.
11) If they had been ready the day
c) … we wouldn't have come so early.
before…
12) If I hadn't needed the book…
d) … unless he had done sports.
13) If they had had a city map…
e) … they wouldn't have been lost.
14) If you had warned us…
f) … if Jane had invited them.
15) He wouldn't know much…
g) … unless you had agreed with us.
16) We wouldn't have wasted so
h) … unless he had read much.
much time…
17) If you had sent me a
i) …they would have taken their
telegram…
exam.
18) We had never done this …
j) if you have bought everything
beforehand
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3. Correct the errors, if necessary.
19) If I knew her well I will visit her.
20) If I were you I would have visited Jane yesterday.
21) If I have a computer I would learn Computer Studies.
22) If the weather would be nice tomorrow we'll go on excursion.
23) You did not miss the plane if you had taken a taxi.
24) I wish you have a car.
25) I wish things were different in the past.
26) I wish the weather were warmer.
27) I wish I did not decide to work in New York.
28) I wish I did not go to bed early yesterday.
4. Complete the following radio programme by putting the verbs in brackets
into the correct form.
Interviewer: Welcome once again to our weekly programme in which we ask
the questions "If you (29) ___ (be) alone on a tropical island for
a month, what two items (30) ___ you ___ (choose) to take with
you and why?" My two guests are racing driver Charles Brown
and journalist Helen Howk, Charles?
Charles:
Well, I think (31) ___ (get) very bored on this island if I (32)
___ (not have) anything to do. So, I (33) ___ (take) a knife and a
ball of string. Then I (34) ___ (be able) to make useful things to
catch food, and, maybe, build some kind of house to live in.
Interviewer: (35) ___ you ___ (try) to escape from the island?
Charles:
If I (36) ___ (manage) to make a boat, I think I (37) ___ (try).
Interviewer: Helen, what about you?
Helen:
Well, I definitely (38) ___ (not try) to escape. I'm totally
impractical. So, if I (39) ___ (try) to make anything, I'm sure it
(40) …(fall) to pieces very quickly. No, if I (41) ___ (have) to
spend a month on the island, I (42) ___ (want) to have a good
book and a pair of sunglasses.
Charles:
But how (43) ___ you ___ (catch) things to eat if you (44) ___
(not have) any tools?
Helen:
Oh, I expect there (45) ___ (be) plenty of fruit on the island. And
I'm sure it (46) ___ (not hurt) me if I (47) ___ (not eat) meat or
fish for a month.
Interviewer: (48) ___ either of you ___ (be) lonely?
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Charles:
Helen:
Interviewer:
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Definitely. I (49) ___ (find) it very difficult if I (50) ___ (not
speak) to anyone for a month.
I think (51) ___ (enjoy) the peace and quiet at first, but after a
couple of weeks, yes, I (52) ___ (begin) to feel lonely.
Charles and Helen, thank you very much.
5. Make up sentences.
53) She / it / so / have / had / fallen / slippery / been / wouldn't / if / not
54) had / I / you / chosen / would / I / have / If / been / green / been / the / one
55) lot / if / would / trained / the / they / have / had / Our / won / a / team /
game
56) would / to / ill / place / have / your / if / been / had / He / come / not / he
57) lay / would / gone /country / had / if / not / a / have / it / I / the / been /
nasty / to
58) it / were / wish / now / summer / I
59) I / had / I / been / wish / so / not / modest
60) redundant / been / made / If / I / only / hadn't
6. Translate into English.
61) Если бы ты не был так занят, мы бы пошли куда-нибудь пообедать.
62) Я бы никогда не подумал, что это возможно, если бы не увидел это
своими глазами.
63) О, если бы он был здесь.
64) Такая странная мысль никогда не пришла бы мне в голову, если бы не
подозрительное поведение этого человека.
65) Если бы не Вы, я бы никогда не написал бы эту статью.
66) Я бы теперь чувствовал себя так неловко, если бы последовал советам
этого человека.
67) Если бы не ты, я бы никогда не справился с этой работой.
68) Даже если бы я хранила письма, я бы никогда не показывала их тебе.
69) Если бы он знал, что ты находишься сейчас в больнице, он бы
навестил тебя.
70) Я обязательно передам ему все новости, как только увижу его.
71) При условии, что ты будешь больше заниматься языком, ты
добьёшься больших успехов.
72) На вашем месте, я бы всегда разговаривал по-английски.
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73) Будь я там, я бы позвонил Анне.
74) Если я увижу Кон, я попрошу её позвонить тебе.
75) Если бы вы знали, что пойдёт дождь, вам следовало бы взять с собой
зонтик.
76) Чарльз написал бы вам, если бы ему был известен ваш адрес.
77) Если бы вы не позвонили Кэрол, всё было бы в порядке.
78) Жаль, что мы пришли так поздно.
79) Даже если бы она сдала экзамен на плохую отметку, она бы всё равно
поехала с нами.
80) Сью выглядела бы более привлекательной, если бы изменила
причёску.
81) На вашем месте, я бы не ездил туда.
82) Жаль, что ты не воспользовался этой возможностью.
83) Вы бы не опоздали на поезд, если бы взяли такси.
84) – Что ты собираешься делать завтра? – Если завтра будет хорошая
погода, то мы поедем на пляж.
85) Он не придёт, если его сестре не станет лучше.
86) Если бы он не был таким рассеянным, он бы не потерял свои книги.
87) Даже если бы он сдал экзамен, он бы не пошёл с нами в театр.
88) Мы бы не пошли в этот магазин, если бы знали цены.
89) Элис не делала бы мне такие подарки, если бы не любила меня.
90) Что бы ты купил, если бы тебе дали тысячу долларов?
91) Жаль, что все билеты в театр уже проданы.
92) Если бы я был на твоём месте, я бы проверил факты до того как
написал письмо.
93) Ты увидишь его вместе с Паулой, если задержишься на некоторое
время.
94) Ты бы никогда не поступил на исторический факультет, если бы не
любил историю.
95) Я смогу купить эти книги при условии, что ты отдолжишь мне
деньги.
96) Жаль, что она не сможет поехать с нами в Лондон.
97) Вам следовало бы сказать им правду. У вас не было бы таких
неприятностей.
98) Если бы ты слушала своего отца, ты бы не попала в беду.
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99) Жаль, что мои родители не увидят этого.
100) При условии, что мой сын будет учиться хорошо, я куплю ему новый
велосипед.
Total: 100/______
SEQUENCE OF TENSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1
1. Open the brackets using the correct tense form.
1) We were not sure that Linda would find Mary. We were afraid she (not,
know) her address.
2) I didn’t introduce Paul to Katherine. I was sure they (know) each other.
3) Galileo proved that the Earth (move) round the Sun.
4) The Campbells were away. We learnt that they (travel) about Wales.
5) My friend called on me yesterday. He boasted he (get) two tickets for the
match.
6) They’ve just announced that the exam in Economics (be put off) till the end
of the next term.
7) The advertisement read that the performance (be) free, but when we got
there, we found we had to pay.
8) I hoped that she (mature) as the years went by.
9) We decided that we (travel) to Venice by sea rather than go by air.
10) Mrs White was sure that she (be still working up) for that company the
whole next year.
Unit 3
2. Turn the following statements into Reported Speech.
11) “There is too much violence on TV,” said Tessa.
12) “If the taxi-driver arrives late you will miss your flight,” he said to her.
13) “I would travel abroad if I had enough money,” said Sam.
14) “I’ve been shopping. I bought you a nice pair of shoes,” Mrs Brown said to
her husband.
15) “I have eaten nothing for two days, I’m dying of hunger,” he said to her.
16) “The Earth is a planet,” she said.
17) “I’ve been training hard recently,” he told the reporters.
18) “While the workers were repairing the roof, they broke the bathroom
window,” she complained.
19) “I think I failed the Intelligence Test,” Jim said.
20) “You never listen to me, Sarah,” he complained.
21) “Those are the boys who chased me,” Olivia said.
22) “She has been waiting for a long time,” she said.
23) “We came by car,” they said.
24) “I’ve finished the letters you asked me to write,” Margaret said.
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25) “My money had run out,” she said to her husband.
26) “I have been waiting for you in the hall,” he said to her.
27) “I’m going to Lancaster in May,” he said to me today.
28) “I went to a bullfight during my stay in Spain,” she said to him.
29) “I try to avoid working overtime,” he said.
30) “The baby will probably be walking and talking by the next time you
come,” she said to him.
31) “I’m going to tell the whole story to the police,” she said to him.
32) “I’ve bought a present for you,” he said.
33) “My friend collects unusual ashtrays,” he said.
34) “We will get on well together,” she said to me.
35) “That was a wonderful party,” said Martin.
Unit 4
3. Report the following questions.
36) “Have you ever been to Europe?” he inquired.
37) “How long are you planning to stay in Britain?” he asked her.
38) “How much money have you brought for your stay?” he asked.
39) “Who paid the bill?” she asked me.
40) “Have you heard the news on the radio?” she inquired.
41) “Which countries will John be visiting?” she asked him.
42) “Where does John’s sister work?” she asked him.
43) “Will you be coming to the concert or not?” she wanted to know.
44) “Why are those old men singing?” he asked her.
45) “What made her smile?” he requested.
46) “What was she holding in her left hand?” he asked.
47) “What’s your husband interested in?” she asked her.
48) “Do you like the boy that is talking to Julia ?” he asked.
49) “Has Bill shown the kitchen plans to you yet?” she asked him.
50) “What are you doing these days?” he asked me.
51) “How long have you both been living here?” he asked.
52) “Who left the bag here?” he asked him.
53) “What will you be doing this time tomorrow?” he asked her.
54) “When will we know the exam results,” she asked the teacher.
55) “Where do you get your daily paper?” he asked.
56) “What makes a noise like that?” he wondered.
57) “Did you have a long argument on this point?” he asked.
58) “Which newspaper carried the article?” she asks.
59) “Did the boys look smart in their school uniforms?” she asked him.
60) “You don’t like Chinese food, do you?” he asked.
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Unit 5
4. Report the following commands, requests, and suggestions. Change an
introductory verb, if necessary.
61) “We’ll pay for the damage,” they told us.
62) “Don’t forget to do the washing-up,” Mum said to me.
63) “We should send some money to David,” he proposed.
64) “I’ll definitely finish the work by the end of the week,” he said.
65) “Could I speak to the manager, please?” he said.
66) “Don’t throw old wine away, you can always use it for cooking,” she said.
67) “To make tea taste better, warm the tea-leaves before you use them,” she
advised.
68) “I think you had better phone the police,” she told him.
69) “Come and see me after the lecture,” the professor said to the student.
70) “I really must have a rest,” Laura said.
71) “All right. I won’t talk about tennis,” Paul said to his friends.
72) “Do have a drink,” Clara told us.
73) “Shall I talk to him?” he asked.
74) “Why don’t you come to the mountains with me next weekend?” he said to
her.
75) “Please, don’t tell mother,” she begged him.
76) “You lied to me,” Frank said to Ann.
77) “Don’t ever offer a cigar to Al,” he said to Jim.
78) “I wonder if you could pass the spinach to me?” she said to him.
79) “I’ll punish you if you behave badly,” Dad told the boy.
80) “I’m sorry I forgot to call you,” Steve said.
81) “I’m the best volleyball player in the school,” Martin told me.
82) “Drive carefully,” she told him.
83) “Yes, I took the documents,” she told him.
84) “Shall I help you with the cooking?” she said.
85) “Stand to attention!” he commanded the soldiers.
Unit 6
5. Turn the following sentences with the modals into Reported Speech.
86) “You should do as you are told,” she said.
87) “How should I have answered?” he said.
88) “We can meet next week,” she told him.
89) “I may call you,” she said to them.
90) “How shall I start the investigation?” he asked them.
91) “Shall I carry the bag for you?” he said.
92) “You must be back at ten sharp,” she told him.
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93) “He must be a liar,” she said.
94) “You needn’t feed the dog. I’ve already done it,” he said.
95) “You had better phone him,” she said.
96) “I could run very fast when I was a boy,” he said.
97) “You may leave early,” he told her.
98) “One day I’ll be able to afford a car,” she said.
99) “You ought to send them a letter of apology,” he said.
100) “Did you have to walk all the way home?” he asked her.
Total: 100/_______
Unit 1
SEQUENCE OF TENSES
By the term sequence of tenses is meant the relationship of
tense forms of verbs in a sentence.
The verb of a subordinate clause is made to agree with a
principal verb according to the following rules:
1. Principal verbs in the present or the future tenses take
subordinate verbs in any tense:
He says he has to go/ will go/ had to go.
He will understand that he has been in the wrong/was in the wrong.
2. Principal verbs in the past-time tenses should be followed by
subordinate verbs that denote past time (Past Indefinite, Past
Perfect, Past Continuous or Future-in-the-Past):
He said he had to go/ would go.
He said that he had won.
He had tried hard in order that he might win.
3. If the subordinate clause expresses a general truth – a fact
that is true for all time – a past tense in a principal clause may be
followed by a present tense in a subordinate clause:
John said that Minsk is the capital of Belarus.
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The rules of Sequence of Tenses are not characteristic of
Russian, and these differences in the language systems cause
some problems in translation. Cf.:
He said (that) Mary translated
Он сказал, что Мэри переводит
articles without a dictionary.
статьи без словаря.
He said (that) Mary was translating
the article in her room.
Он сказал, что Мэри переводит
статью в своей комнате.
He said (that) Mary would give me
the article when she translated it.
Он сказал, что Мэри даст ему
статью, когда она ее
переведет.
Он сказал, что пишет ей письма
каждый день.
He said (that) he wrote to her daily.
Он сказал, что он сейчас ей пишет He said (that) he was writing a letter
письмо.
to her.
Он сказал, что он написал ей
об этом.
He said (that) he had written to
her about it.
The rules of Sequence of Tenses are especially active in
Reported Speech when speakers need to introduce grammatical
changes to show the differences between their current situation and
the situation they are reporting.
Besides the change of the tense forms there are some other
special strategies in indirect speech: changing time and place
references, personal pronouns and reporting verbs. The basic rules
for forming indirect, or Reported Speech are presented below.
EXERCISES
1.Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1) I knew they (to wait) for me at the metro station and I decided to hurry.
2) I didn’t know that you already (to wind) up the clock.
3) I was afraid that the little girl (not be able) to unlock the front door and (to
go) upstairs to help her.
4) Mark understood why Tom (not to come) the previous evening.
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5) He stopped and listened: the clock (to strike) six.
6) They realized that they (to lose) their way in the dark.
7) When the bus (to stop) I (to look) out of the window but (not to see) my
brother there. I (to send) him a telegram and I (to think) that he (to meet)
me.
8) I found out that he (not to know) German at all.
9) I learnt that my cousin (to receive) a very interesting offer from his firm.
10) My niece wrote in her letter that she (to come) to stay with us.
11) I think the weather (to be) fine next week. I hope it (not to change) for the
worse.
12) She hoped that her boyfriend (to come) to see her.
13) I suppose they (to send) a dog after the burglar immediately.
14) When I came to the station I saw my cousin. I understood that he (to miss)
the 6 o’clock train.
15) We didn’t know where our friends (to go) every evening.
16) Shakespeare wrote that all the world (to be) a stage.
2.Translate from Russian into English.
1) Простите, мы не думали, что вы ждете нас.
2) Я думаю, что вы опоздаете в кино.
3) Мы решили на прошлой неделе, что будущим летом мы все поедем на
Канарские острова.
4) Я был уверен, что вы не подведете меня.
5) Я не знал, что ты уже вернулся в Манчестер.
6) Он боялся, что ему будет трудно сделать доклад.
7) Секретарь не заметил, что директор с кем-то разговаривает.
8) Когда я увидел Марту, я понял, что она чем-то расстроена. Она сказала,
что заболела ее мать.
9) Я была удивлена, когда узнала, что Марк не сдал экзамен. Он говорил,
что долго к нему готовился.
10) В больнице я узнал, что у меня вторая группа крови.
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REPORTED SPEECH. MEANING AND USE
1. Direct Speech is the exact words someone said: “I’ll go to
London,” she said. Quotation marks (“…”) are used in Direct Speech.
Reported Speech is the exact meaning of what someone said
but not the exact words: She said she would go to London. Quotation
marks are not used in Reported Speech.
2. The verbs most commonly used to introduce the Reported
Speech are to tell and to say.
The verb tell is used to mention the hearer (the person spoke
to): Sarah’s boss told her she could leave early. Daniel tells me he is ready.
The verb tell is used without an indirect object (e.g. her, me) only
in the expressions tell a story, tell the truth, tell a lie, tell the time,
tell you so.
The verb say is used when one doesn’t mention the hearer:
Sarah’s boss said she could leave earlier. Daniel says he is ready.
Sometimes to is used after say, especially when the words are
not reported: The boss wanted to say something to Sarah. What did
Matthew say to you?
3. In order to interpret what we hear or read the following verbs
can be used:
Introductory verbs Direct Speech
Verb + to-inf.
“Yes, I’ll help you.”
Agree
“Shall I open the door?”
Offer
“Of course I’ll pay you.”
Promise
“No, I won’t go with you.”
Refuse
“I’ll punish you.”
Threaten
Verb + sb. + to-inf.
“You should see a
Advise
lawyer.”
“Could you help me?”
Ask
“Please, don’t hurt her.”
Beg
Command “Stand up!”
“Will you go out with
Invite
me?”
Reported Speech
He agreed to help me
He offered to open the door.
He promised to pay me.
He refused to go with us.
He threatened to punish me.
He advised me to see a lawyer.
He asked me to help him.
He begged me not to hurt her.
He commanded to stand up.
He invited me to go out with
him.
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Order
“Leave the cat!”
Remind
Warn
“Don’t forget to ring Ann.”
“Don’t go near her.”
Verb + gerund
“Yes, I did it.”
Admit
Accuse sb. of “You took the money.”
Apologise for “I’m sorry I came so late.”
Boast
of/about
Complain to
sb. of
Deny
“I’m the fastest of all.”
Insist on
“You must come with us.”
(Say one)
prefers
Suggest
“I’d rather do it myself.”
“I have a toothache.”
“I didn’t take the book.”
“Let’s have a party.”
Verb + that clause
“Yes, it’s a big house.”
Agree
Complain
“You’re always lying to me.”
Deny
“I didn’t take that book.”
Explain
“That’s why I didn’t take it.”
Exclaim/
remark
Promise
“What a sunny day it is.”
Suggest
“You’d better see a doctor.
“Of course I’ll help you.”
He ordered me to leave the
cat.
She reminded me to ring Ann.
She warned me not to go near
her.
He admitted doing/having
done it.
He accused me of taking/
having taken the money.
He apologised for
coming/having come so late.
He boasted of/about being the
fastest of all.
He complained to me of
having a toothache.
He denied taking/having
taken the book.
He insisted on me/my going
with them.
He said he preferred doing/to
do it himself.
He suggested having a party.
He agreed that it was a big
house.
He complained that I was
always lying to him.
He denied that he had taken
the book.
He explained to me why/that
he hadn’t taken it.
He exclaimed/remarked that
it was a sunny day.
He promised that he would
help me.
He suggested that I (should)
see a doctor.
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NOTE: admit, advise, boast, insist, threaten, warn, remind can
also be followed by a that-clause in Reported Speech.
4. Reported Speech commonly occurs in continuous paragraphs
of reported language, not in unrelated sentences. To hold it together
such phrases and words as she went on to say, he continued, he
added that, and, as, because, but, since, while, then, etc. are
used:
“I’m really tired,” she said to him. “Can you make me a cup of coffee?”
She exclaimed that she was tired and asked him to make her a cup of
coffee.
We can report:
– statements
– questions
– commands, requests, suggestions, etc.
EXERCISES
1. Report the following utterances. Use the reporting verbs best suited to the
sense of the utterance.
1) Mike: I’m sure Ann will be an excellent guide. Helen: Yes, she will.
2) Jim to his boss: I’ll finish this report by the end of the day.
3) Henry: I won’t stay at this hotel. The room service is awful here.
4) Victor to Diana: You must go to the bank tomorrow. Don’t you remember?
5) Jack to Jane: If you don’t take a taxi you won’t catch the next train.
6) Roger: How about coming to a party with me tonight? Ann: I’ll be
delighted.
7) Nina: I have a terrible headache. Steve: Would you like me to buy some
medicine for you?
8) Jim to Harry: I’m late because I missed my bus.
9) Martha: It was me. I ate all the cake yesterday.
10) Adrian: I’m sorry I was rude.
11) Peter: I really must leave.
12) Helen to Nick: I’ll let you know about my arrival. I’ll send you a telegram.
13) Sue: Mum, please let me go to the carnival. I’ll be all right!
14) Tom to Kate: You betrayed me!
2.Put in tell or say.
1) All the experts … the Earth is getting warmer.
2) Did you … Mark and Roger how to find our house?
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3) The sales manager is going to … everyone about the meeting.
4) Nora, why don’t you just … what the matter is.
5) They … they’re going to build a new Disney World here.
6) What did he … about his holiday plans?
7) Could you … me the way to the train station, please?
8) The company should … its employees what’s going on.
9) You shouldn’t … lies, you know, James.
10) Did you … anything to Bob about the barbecue?
UNIT 3
REPORTED STATEMENTS
1. To report statements a reporting verb (say, tell, explain, etc.)
followed by a that-clause is used. In spoken English that can be
omitted: He said, “I feel sick. He said (that) he felt sick.
2. Pronouns and possessive adjectives change according to the
context.
Direct Speech:
Reported Speech:
He said, “I’ll lend you my car”.
He said he would lend me his car.
3. Verb Tenses and time expressions change in Reported
Speech:
a) when the introductory verb is in a past tense: She said that
she was leaving the following week.
b) in out-of-date reporting: When I saw Alec he said he was going
to England the next month.
c) when there is a difference between what was said and
what is really true: You said you liked (not ‘you like’) chocolate,
but you aren’t eating any.
4. When the reporting verb is in the past, the verb tenses
change according to the rules of Sequence of Tenses as follows:
Direct Speech
Present Indefinite
“He likes walking,” she said.
Reported Speech
 Past/Present Indefinite
She said he liked/likes walking.
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Present Continuous
“He is watching TV,” he said.
 Past Continuous
Present Perfect
“He has just left,” she said.
 Past Perfect
Past Indefinite
“I went home early,” she said.
 Past Indefinite/Past Perfect
He said he was watching TV.
She said he had just left.
She said she went/had gone home
early.
Future
 Future-in-the-Past
“He’ll be back in an hour,” she said. She said he would be back in an hour.
Present Perfect Continuous  Past Perfect Continuous
“I’ve been typing since night,” she
She said she had been typing since
said.
night.
NOTE 1:
a) If the statement is still up to date when reported, then there is
a choice. You can either leave the tense the same, or you can
change it:
John said he is/was going to Rome in April.(a future event is
expressed)
Sarah told me that her father owns/owned a racehorse. (it is possible
to say that her father owns a racehorse because it is still true)
Peter told me today that he lost his watch some days ago. (recent
report)
Mary said her mother is seriously ill. (the situation hasn’t changed,
it’s relevancy at the present moment is emphasized)
b) If the statement is no longer up to date, then the tense is
changed.
John said he was going to Rome in April. (now it is May)
Sarah once told me that her father owned a racehorse. (he may no
longer own one)
Peter told me last month that he had lost his watch some days before.
(remote past report)
Last month I met Mary. She said her mother was seriously ill. (the
event is past, the situation might have changed)
NOTE 2: If the verb is Past Perfect or Past Perfect Continuous, it
stays the same: “My money had run out.” Daniel said his
money had run out.
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5. Certain words can change as follows depending on the time
reference.
Direct Speech
Reported Speech
tonight, today, this
that night, that day, that
week/month/year
week/month/year

now
 then, at that time, at once,
immediately
now that
 since
yesterday, last night/week/month the day before, the previous
night/week/month/year

tomorrow, next week/
the following day /the day after,
the following/next
month/year

week/month/year
two days/months etc. ago
 two days/months etc. before
this/these

here

come

E.g. ‘Tom is leaving tomorrow,” she
said.
that/those
there
go
She said that Tom was leaving the
next day.
6. There are no changes in the verb tenses in Reported Speech
when the direct sentence expresses a general truth. (See Unit 3)
“The Earth is a planet,” he said.
He said the Earth is a planet.
EXERCISES
1. Turn the following statements into Reported Speech. Mind the changes of
place and time.
Model: Rachel: I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.
You: When I saw Rachel, she said she was taking her driving test the
next day.
1) Emma: I’ve only had this new computer since yesterday.
You: Emma said…
2) Matthew: I’m meeting a friend at the station later today.
You: Matthew said…
3) Mark: I’ll see you in the office tomorrow.
You: Mark said to me today…
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4) Sarah: The conference was last week.
You: Sarah told me…
5) Tom: I’m having a party in my office tomorrow.
You: Tom told me…
6) Vicky: I’m leaving for Manchester in three days.
You: Vicky said…
7) Nick: I gave up smoking a week ago.
You: I saw Nick last week. He said…
8) Alice: I’ll be very busy this month.
You: Alice told me…
9) Rita: I passed the first exam a week ago!
You: Rita told me today …
10) Helen: Tom invited me to come for a drive tomorrow.
You: Helen said…
2. Put in is or was. Sometimes both are possible.
1) I heard today that the house … for sale. I wonder who will buy it.
2) I saw David yesterday. He said he … on his way to visit his sister.
3) This wallet is made of plastic not leather. Why did you tell me it … leather?
4) We had to hurry yesterday morning. Just as we arrived at the station, we
heard an announcement that the train … about to leave.
5) I saw Susan just now. She said her tooth … still aching.
6) I’m surprised Mario lost. I thought he … much better in tennis than John.
7) When we spoke to reporters yesterday, Mr Campbell said that the company
… now in a much better financial position.
3. Change the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1) Jack told his father, “I have lost my notebook”.
2) Henry said to me, “I didn’t throw stones at your dog”.
3) Bob said to Tom, “Henry doesn’t sit next to me in class”.
4) Nick said to her, “Jack always tells lies”.
5) Ann said seriously, “ There isn’t much sense in what you suggest”.
6) I told the policeman, “ I saw the thief in the garden”.
7) He said, “I have eaten nothing for two days”.
8) Jack’s father said to him, “You haven’t cleaned your shoes”.
9) Mary said, “ I don’t want to wear my old dress”.
10) My mother said to me, “ I feel very tired and I have a headache”.
11) My friend told me, “We have plenty of time to do our work”.
12) I said to my sister with joy, “George has written me a long letter”.
13) He said to me today, “This trip costs a lot of money”.
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14) He said to me, “ I was arrested and tried for murder some years ago”.
15) She said thoughtfully, “Health is better than wealth”.
16) “I’ve never seen anything like this before”, the professor said.
17) “I’m telephoning from the US”, Peter said.
18) “I can’t live on my basic salary,” he said.
19) “The ice will soon be hard enough to skate on it,” she exclaimed.
20) “The puppy can sleep on our doormat,” said my aunt.
4. Change the following sentences into Direct Speech.
1) The farmer said that he hadn’t grown any wheat since 1975.
2) The teacher told his students that he was going to give them a test.
3) I told him that I hadn’t seen his brother for a long time.
4) The professor told the students that he hoped they understood the rules.
5) She told the grocer that she didn’t want any sugar.
6) I told the taxi-driver that he was driving too fast.
7) My sister said that she hadn’t got a watch.
8) He explained that he had never smoked.
9) Jim was sure that he had seen her somewhere before.
10) She said that there was no evidence that watching TV strained the eyes.
11) She noticed with regret that she had never been to Italy.
12) He said that he hardly knew the people he was going to meet.
13) She said that she couldn’t excuse me unless I told her what the problem
was.
14) The judge added that everyone had to answer for his actions.
15) Jim said that he had been unemployed since he had left college.
16) He said that he couldn’t make up his mind what to do next.
17) Marry said that she was really interested in studying economics.
18) Jane said that her mother was worried because she hadn’t heard from her
sister for a month.
19) After a minute he added that Edna was a very interesting person to talk
with.
20) He saved his skin by telling the police he had spent the evening with her.
5. Choose the most suitable word in cursive.
1) Laura accepted/expected that she had made a mistake and apologized.
2) Frank and Susan reported/announced that they were going to get married.
3) Mario answered/replied them with a detailed description of the district.
4) Jane explained/warned me not to leave the air-conditioner on all night.
5) The manager mentioned/reminded us that we were short of time.
6) The professor advised/suggested me to spend more time in the library.
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7) Peter insisted/persuaded me to sell my car.
8) The government spokesperson denied/refused that there was an economic
crisis.
9) The travel agent confirmed/reassured that our room had been reserved.
10) Jane said/told me she would never speak to him again.
11) Tim refused/denied to take part in the conference.
6. Report what these people are saying with the reporting verbs provided.
1) “She is going to England for six months”. They say …… .
2) “They went to Rhodes last month.” Peter told me …… .
3) “I’ll look at your work in a minute.” She said …… .
4) “I’ve already typed those letters.” She noticed …… .
5) “We’ll analyze this case once again.” The inspector said …… .
6) “The last meeting did no one any good.” The writer of the article said …… .
7) “I’m good at singing.” She always told people …… .
8) “I’ve lost my bank card. I don’t know where it is.” She said …….
9) “I don’t have any information.” He admitted …….
10) “This train doesn’t stop at our station.” She told them …….
11) “I haven’t seen the new Disney film.” She complained to me …… .
12) “We will bake the bread soon.” She said to him …… .
13) “A policeman has been murdered by terrorists.” The press said …….
14) “The dog has bitten several people.” He told me …….
15) “Using the computer is very simple.” He said …….
7. Turn each direct-speech statement into Reported Speech with tense
changes.
1) “I have something to tell you,” he said to her.
2) “I’m going away this week, mother,” he said.
3) “It’s a pity you didn’t bring your camera with you,” she said.
4) “I’ll try to remember everyone’s name,” she said.
5) “We have brought some food with us,” they said.
6) “I can’t remember the accident very clearly,” he told the policeman.
7) “Natasha is a good violinist,” he admitted.
8) “I’ve got hardly any money left,” he told us.
9) “I’m getting quite hungry,” he complained to us.
10) “ I think Egypt is a fascinating country,” she said.
11) “Trevor gave up playing football years ago,” she said.
12) “The United Nations was established to settle conflicts peacefully,” he said.
13) “I’m trying to calculate how much money I’ve spent,” he said to me.
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14) “Our lawyers will draw up a new contract,” he told me.
15) “What I really need is a long holiday,” she said.
8. Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Martha. Here are some of the things
Martha said to you:
1) I’m living in London now.
2) My father isn’t very well.
3) Sharon and Paul are getting married next month.
4) Margaret has had a baby.
5) I don’t know what Fred is doing.
6) I saw Helen at the party in June and she seemed fine.
7) I haven’t seen Diana recently.
8) I’m not enjoying my job very much.
9) You can come and stay at my flat if you are ever in London.
10) My car was stolen a few weeks ago.
11) I want to go on holidays but I can’t afford it.
12) I’ll tell Ann I saw you.
Later that day you tell another friend what Martha said. Use Reported
Speech.
1) Martha said that she was living in London now.
2) She said that …… .
3) She …… .
4) …… .
9. Somebody says something to you which is opposite of what they said
before. Write a suitable answer beginning with I thought you said… .
1) A: That restaurant is expensive.
B: Is it? I thought you said it was cheap.
2) A: Ann is coming to the party tonight.
B: Is she? I thought you said she …… .
3) A: Ann likes Paul.
B: Does she? I thought …… .
4) A: I know lots of people.
B: Do you? I thought you said …… .
5) A: I’ll be here next week.
B: Will you? …… .
6) A: I’m going out this evening.
B: Are you? …… .
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7) A: I can speak a little French.
B: Can you? …… .
8) A: I haven’t been to the cinema for ages.
B: Haven’t you? …… .
9) A: John has given up his job.
B: Has he? …… .
10) A: I want to go to New York next year.
B: Do you? …… .
11) A: Peter and Judy are planning to get married.
B: Are they? …… .
12) A: My salary is very low.
B: Is it? …… .
13) A: I go to work by tube.
B: Do you? …… .
14) A: He prefers Mary.
B: Does he? …… .
10. Convert into Reported Speech.
1) The general said: “I want to consult you, Lionel. It’s about my boy,
Hubert.”
2) The old man said, “I had to go in the cave, son.”
3) “My father is a preacher,” Isaak said, “so I have read my Bible.”
4) “Hans,” said Miller, “I will give you my wheel-barrow.”
5) “Well,” cried Pinch, “you are the strangest young man, Martin, I ever knew
in my life.”
6) “Very well, then,” said my friend’s wife, rising, “all I have to say is, that I
shall take the children and go to a hotel, until these cheeses are eaten. I
decline to live any longer in the same house with them.”
7) “Maurice,” she said, “I’ve just telephoned to the doctor.”
8) “I will ring when I need you,” she said to the maid.
9) “Boy,” the lieutenant said, “if you aren’t careful you’ll be ordered off this
mountain.”
10) “A clever accountant like me, and a man who is honest and industrious, can
always get work,” Jean said.
11. Look at the extract from the interview 1 and the following report of it.
Then write your own report of the next interviews.
Interview 1
“…It’s not what people think it is. I mean, you would, all you do is, you do all
the dirty jobs, you have to clean people’s boots, you have to pick up their kit,
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wash out the bathrooms, scrub the floors, it’s – things like that. Paint walls. We
were doing that sort of thing…”
Report
He said that life for a young professional football player wasn’t what people
thought it was. All they did was the dirty jobs: they had to clean people’s boots,
pick up their kit, wash out the bathrooms, scrub the floors, paint walls and
things like that…
Interview 2
“… Some of the travelling isn’t too-too good. I mean, going up on a Friday
night and staying in a hotel. It’s all right, but it’s not – you know, I mean, it
takes you away from your family and your kids a little bit. Sometimes travelling
can be very monotonous. I mean, that’s a thing you have to put up with, but I
think certain things you have to do in travelling are very boring…”
Report…. She said that…
Interview 3
“…Actually imprisonment doesn’t do any good, it doesn’t deter crime, it
doesn’t stop crime, doesn’t deter people from committing a crime, and it costs
society a lot of money to keep them there, between three and four hundred
pounds a week… What deters people from committing crimes is the thought
that they are actually going to get caught. Only about 15% of crimes are cleared
in Britain. That means 85% of the crimes that are committed are not cleared up.
So people think they are not going to get caught…”
Report… He said that…
Interview 4
“…I think that although some lip-service is paid to prison being rehabilitative,
that actually it is a straight punishment. By and large in prison you sit and mark
time, you have lost your job, you may well lose your family, you may well lose
your accommodation while you are there, and you quite frequently come out
knowing a lot more about how to break the law, and with a lot less reason not to
do it again, because you’ve lost all the other things in the community that keep
you from doing it in the first place, so I actually have a fairly negative view
overall of what prison does…”
Report… He said that…
12. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Она сказала, что вам эти сведения были направлены в прошлом
месяце.
2) Он сказал, что уже слышал эти печальные новости.
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3) Джейн сказала, что они простояли в очереди за билетами полчаса.
4) Он пообещал, что с ней ничего не случится.
5) Она предупредила нас о том, что скоро будет дождь.
6) Он сказал, что не может решиться сделать ей предложение.
7) Спустя некоторое время он все-таки согласился нам помочь.
8) Он обвинил меня в том, что я взяла его деньги.
9) Она отрицала, что когда-либо встречалась с этим человеком.
10) С восторгом она сказала, что едет на отдых в солнечную Италию.
11) Он сказал, что Виктория самая добрая, самая милая, самая
замечательная женщина в мире.
12) Директор сообщил нам, что решение было принято и ничего нельзя
было сделать, чтобы помочь ему.
13) Полли сказала, что она поедет в Лондон, чтобы навестить одного из
своих друзей.
14) Он заявил, что ждет их уже полтора часа и не будут ждать ни минуты
больше.
15) Моя сестра сказала, что купит новую стиральную машину. Она будет
лучше, но гораздо дороже.
16) Она заявила, что не хочет идти с нами.
17) Она нас уверяла, что никогда не разговаривала с Михаилом.
18) Она отрицала, что говорила с Ниной.
19) Она признала, что ошиблась.
20) Он нам сообщил, что достал билеты.
UNIT 4
REPORTED QUESTIONS
1. In Reported questions affirmative word order is used and the
question mark is omitted.
2. To report a question one can use:
a) ask + wh-word (who, what, etc.) when the direct question
begins with such a word,
b) ask + if / whether when the direct question begins with an
auxiliary verb (do, has, can, etc).
3. Pronouns, possessive adjectives, tenses, time expressions
etc. change as in statements.
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Direct Speech:
He said, “Where did he stay?”
He said, “Did you have a nice time?”
Reported Speech:
He asked where he had stayed.
He asked if/whether I had had a
nice time.
NOTE: Tense changes: Present becomes Past and Past becomes
Past Perfect”:
“Are you ready?”– He asked (me) if/whether I was ready
But if you are reporting a question that has just been asked, you
can say:
“Are you ready?”-“What did John ask you?”– He asked (me)
if/whether I’m ready.
EXERCISES
1. Rewrite each of these questions in Reported Speech. Start with the words
given, and make any additions you need.
1) “Is this workbook yours?”
She inquired ..... .
2) “Who are the victims of this crime?”
She wanted to know ..... .
3) “Will you go to the meeting if he does?”
He inquired ..... .
4) “Did the company get any profit this year?”
He asked ..... .
5) “For how many years was he sent to prison?”
She questioned ..... .
6) “Why did he never make the smallest effort to reach my father?”
Mary asked her friend ..... .
7) “Can I come and see you sometimes?”
She wanted to know ..... .
8) “Do you ever hear from your sister?”
Jack asked Megan .....
9) “How do they get rid of rats and mice?”
She questioned .....
10) “What’s wrong with Davis?”
He rang for Tracy and asked .....
11) “Do you agree with him about this?”
Tim asked seriously .....
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12) “Have you been to New York?”
The boy inquired .....
13) “Can I have some more pocket money?”
The boy asked ..... .
14) “Where were you born?”
She asked him ..... .
15) “How far is the stadium?”
He wanted to know ..... .
16) “Are you still living in London?”
She asked ..... .
17) “Do you work in the central branch or in the provinces?”
She asked him ..... .
18) “Are you going to give me the money or not?”
She wanted to know ..... .
19) “Did he bring the book back?”
He wondered ..... .
20) “Where did you get such a lovely pullover?”
She asked her sister ..... .
2. Turn the questions into Reported Speech.
1) “Are you going to let me tell this?” she questioned.
2) “Do you really mean that, sweet?” she said looking at him curiously.
3) “What happened to you?” he asked when we got home.
4) “Have you got any paper handkerchiefs?” she asked.
5) “Can you open this tin for me?” she asked.
6) “Can you lend me five pounds till Monday?” Gerry asked Marta.
7) “How much does a tube of toothpaste cost?” a customer asked the salesman.
8) “What kind of pictures does she sell?” he questioned.
9) “When did you start working on this project?” she asked.
10) “Would you like anything more to eat or drink?” he asked.
11) “Could I borrow your car this afternoon?” he asked very cautiously.
12) “Have you got anything to eat? I’m getting hungry,” she said.
13) “Italians drink more wine than English people, don’t they?” he questioned.
14) He saw a cloud of smoke and asked, “What is burning?”
15) The policeman asked me, “Where did you lose your wallet?”
16) “Who has been using my typewriter?” said my father.
17) “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked.
18) “Have you been here long?” the other students asked him.
19) “What are you going to do with your old car?” I asked him.
20) “Did any of you actually see the accident happen?” said the policeman.
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3. This is a part of a conversation between a policeman and a young woman.
Turn their dialogue into Reported Speech. You can start like this: A policeman
asked a young lady what time she …….
Policeman: What time did you stop work yesterday?
Woman: I don’t know. Probably, at half past five.
P: And where did you go after that?
W: I went straight home.
P: I see. How did you travel home? By bus?
W: Yes.
P: What bus did you take?
W: I don’t remember.
P: All right. What time did you arrive home?
W: Oh, around six, I suppose.
P: Did you see anybody you knew on the way?
W: I don’t think so. I don’t remember.
P: What did you do when you got home?
W: Made a cup of tea and put the TV on.
P: Oh, yes. What program did you watch?
W: ‘Front page’.
P: ‘Front page’ wasn’t on last night.
W: I’ve got it recorded on video.
P: I see. Did you make any phone calls?
W: Pardon?
P: Did you telephone anybody?
W: I might have done. I don’t remember.
4. Put the following into Reported Speech.
1) “What happened to their friendship?” said one of the men.
2) “Which of his children inherited the property?” asked Ann.
3) “Who is going to negotiate?” asked the manager.
4) “Where is the nearest pub here?” asked a stranger.
5) “What shall I do with my heavy luggage?” she said to him.
6) “How much does a day return to Plymouth cost?” Mrs Smith asked.
7) “Would you like me to go there with you?” she asked.
8) “Have you done this sort of work before?” asked the personnel manager.
9) “Did they understand what you were trying to tell them?” he asked me.
10) “Will you go on strike when the others do?” the shopkeeper asked him.
11) “Who left the banana skin at the doorway?” said my mother.
12) “What else did you see?” the policeman asked the witness.
13) “Are you sorry for your betrayal?” Alex asked me.
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14) “Have you spent all the money on betting?” he asked me.
15) “Are you in San Francisco for business or pleasure?” he asked her.
16) “What’s the matter with your hand?” he inquired.
17) “Did you ask to see his membership card?” the manager asked.
18) “ Do you want me to hold the keys just in case?” he asked.
19) “How much cash do you have?” asked the banker.
20) “Why do you think it may be dangerous?” he asked her.
5. Read the following text carefully. Some of the lines are correct but in the
others there is a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct,
tick (\/) it. If there is an incorrect word in the sentence, write it at the end in
the space provided. The first two are given as examples.
A job interview
I think the interview went well. He wanted to know whether a ...whether...
number of things about me and what I had been doing
...\/ ………
1) in the last few years. First he asked me if I have had had
………….
2) a nice trip down from Manchester and how long it
………….
3) had been taken me to get there. He also wanted to know
………….
4) whether or it had been snowing in Manchester. The chitchat ………….
5) over, he asked from me how old I was and where I was born ………….
6) although I had sent him my CV by post. He then asked
………….
7) how long I had lived in Manchester and I told him. His
………….
8) next question was the whether I was married and whether I had ………
9) a family or not. I explained him that I was separated and that ………….
10) I had one daughter. He me asked how long did I had worked as an .…..
11) editor and how much I was had been paid in my
present job. He asked
………….
12) what was I liked most about my job and who had told me
………….
13) about their company. The main questions he asked me
were about the
....……….
14) qualities of a good manager. Finally, he asked how much have………….
15) I expected to be paid. I think the interview went very well. ………….
6. You were looking for a job and went for an interview to some company last
Friday. In conversation with a friend you talk about the interview and report
the various questions that you were asked. The questions were the following:
1) What is your full name?
2) How old are you?
3) Where were you born?
4) What kind of education do you have?
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5) Did you have any professional experience?
6) What is the reason for your applying for this post?
7) Why have you quitted your previous job?
8) Are you married or single?
9) Do you have any children?
10) Do you have any hobbies or leisure interests?
11) What kind of person are you?
12) Where do you live?
13) Do you have any references?
14) What languages do you speak, read or write?
15) Have you ever been abroad?
16) Have you ever been in charge of people?
17) What are your good points?
18) What do you not like doing and why?
19) Why do you like this job?
20) Have you attended any training courses?
7. Put the following into Direct Speech.
1) He inquired who I could turn to in time of crisis.
2) Bob asked if it was lunch-time yet.
3) She asked if he had been sent to jail for his political views.
4) Mrs White asked Olaf how his neighbour was getting on.
5) Frieda inquired how much Lucille’s new skirt had cost.
6) Andrew wanted to know if Loran was going out shopping.
7) She wanted to know if divorce was on the increase in Great Britain.
8) The customer asked the butcher what the price of the beef was.
9) An old man asked the station-master if he could catch the train from
Victoria to get to Brighton.
10) Michael requested if I liked the colour.
11) He asked where we had stayed in London.
12) He asked me were she had gone.
13) The boy asked the tour guide where the main tourist office was.
14) I wanted to know what he was doing there.
15) She inquired what his address was.
16) The director asked the managers whether or not they agreed with the
business plan.
17) She wanted to know if the boy was telling the truth.
18) I asked the old woman if she was feeling tired.
19) She asked me who I was writing a letter to.
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20) She wanted to know if we were more influenced by environment or
heredity.
8. Convert into Reported Speech.
1) “Davis, Davis,” she called, “what’s the time? My watch has stopped.”
2) “Jebb,” he said, “have you been in many caves?”
3) “When will Mr Dodson be back, sir?” inquired Mr Pickwick.
4) “And have you anything else you want to explain to me, Denry?” said Mr
Maybold.
5) The first question on Marianne’s side was, “How long has this been known
to you, Elinor? Has he written to you?”
6) “Who’s that fellow?” said Lord Saxended.
7) “What are you doing humped that way on the ground? Do you think that is
ladylike?” Mrs Bingham said to her daughter.
8) “Is there anything else on your mind, Erik?” Haviland asked.
9) “Tom,” she said timidly when they were out of doors, “how much money
did you give for your rabbits?”
10) Arrived at Shropshire house Sir Lawrence said: “Can we see the Marquess
Pommett?”
9. Rita is moving to a new flat. Bill has come to see the flat and help her move
in. Convert their dialogue into Reported Speech.
Bill: What number is that building?
Rita: Forty-for.
B: I didn’t realize there were only three floors. Which floor is your flat on?
R: The first floor.
B: It's a very nice flat. Which room will be your living-room?
R: This one here, I thought.
B: What colour are you going to paint it?
R: Oh, I don’t know yet.
B: What time is your furniture arriving?
R: Three o’clock, they said.
B: I’ll need some petrol. Where is the nearest petrol station?
R: Turn left at the end of the street.
10. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Он поинтересовался, работала ли я когда-нибудь с компьютером.
2) Нел спрашивает, понимаешь ли ты ее сейчас.
3) Они спросили меня, когда начинается мой рабочий день.
4) Она хотела узнать, когда я был на выставке последний раз.
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5) Мы его спросили, где он купил словарь.
6) Он поинтересовался, читала ли я Теккерея в оригинале или в переводе.
7) Она меня спросила, где я живу.
8) Я спросила сестру, почему она не хочет идти со мной в театр.
9) Он спросил меня, видел ли я когда-нибудь его брата.
10) Она хотела узнать, где я работаю.
11) Он спросил, почему я отклонила это предложение.
12) Она спросила, когда приходила Кэт.
13) Он спросил, люблю ли я драму.
14) Он хотел узнать, как часто я навещаю родителей.
15) Он хотел узнать, как долго я занимаюсь волейболом.
UNIT 5
REPORTED COMMANDS, REQUESTS,
SUGGESTIONS, ETC.
1. To report commands, requests, suggestions a reporting verb
(advise, ask, suggest, beg, offer, order, tell, etc) followed by a toInfinitive or a Gerund is used (see Unit 2).
Direct Speech
He said to me, “Come with me.”
He said, “Let’s go out.”
Reported Speech
He told me to go with him.
He suggested going out.
The negative is tell/ask someone not to do something.
“Don’t wear those boots in the house!” I asked you not to wear those
boots in the house.
2.To report exclamations which begin with “What a/an…” or
“How…” the verbs exclaim/say that are used.
“What an unusual design!” he said. He exclaimed/said that it
was an unusual design.
But with exclamations such as “Splendid!”, “Great!”, “Good!”,
“Excellent!”, “Oh!”, “Oh dear!” etc. the expression give an
exclamation of delight/disgust/relief/surprise, etc. is used:
“Wow!” he said as he saw her.
He gave an exclamation of
delight as he saw her.
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3. Study the following examples:
They said, “Thank you.”
“Happy Birthday!” we said
to him.
“Congratulations!” they said
to us.
“You fool!” she said.
They thanked us.
We wished him a happy
birthday.
They congratulated us.
She called him a fool.
4. Yes/No short answers are expressed in Reported Speech with
subject + appropriate auxiliary verb/introductory verb:
“Will you help me?” she asked him. “Yes,” he said.
She asked him to help her and he said he would agree/he agreed.
5. Question tags are omitted in Reported Speech. An appropriate
introductory verb is used to convey the same meaning:
“You won’t tell anyone, will you?” she asked him.
She asked him not to tell anyone.
EXERCISES
1. Mrs Smith is giving her cleaner instructions about what to do for the day.
Report them.
1) “Clean the bathroom.”
2) “Make the beds.”
3) “Don’t forget to tidy the bedroom.”
4) “Feed the dogs.”
5) “Sweep the kitchen floor.”
6) “Don’t leave the rubbish in the kitchen.”
7) “Remember to water the plants.”
8) “Do the washing up.”
9) “Hoover the sitting room.”
10) “Don’t let anyone into the house.”
2. Report the following using an appropriate introductory verb from the box
below.
advise, suggest, order, tell, beg, remind, offer, insist, ask,
command, invite
1) “You should take more exercise,” the doctor said.
2) “Now go to sleep and stop worrying,” mother said softly.
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3) “Shall I carry your shopping for you?” he said to her.
4) “Put on your clothes!” she said gruffly.
5) “Don’t rush into marriage,” Jack said.
6) “You should get a job and settle down,” she said to him.
7) “Don’t get dirty in the garden,” she said to Jane.
8) “You really must get your hair cut,” she said to him.
9) “Let’s go to Jamaica for our holiday,” he said to her.
10) “I think you should go on a diet,” she said to him.
11) “You are probably run down. You need a holiday,” Clarissa said.
12) “Please, stop making that noise! I can’t concentrate,” she told her children.
13) “Don’t take my ring. It was a present,” she said to him.
14) “You should relax more,” the doctor said to him.
15) “Leave now or I’ll phone the police,” she said to the salesman.
16) “Why don’t we have chicken for dinner?” he said.
17) “You should consult a lawyer,” he said.
18) “Please, please let me go out to play, Mum,” she said.
19) “Will you have dinner with me?” he asked.
20) “Don’t forget to phone me back later,” she told him.
21) “Don’t be shy of telling them what you think,” she said.
3. First read, then report what the teacher told the students before the exam.
1) Please, leave your bags at the front of the door.
2) Don’t talk during the exam.
3) Raise your hand if you need anything.
4) Write all your answers in pen.
5) Answer all the questions.
6) Don’t forget to write your name at the top of the page.
7) Check your answers again before you hand the paper in.
8) Tie the sheets together.
9) Don’t take any paper out of the room.
10) Please, leave quietly when you finish.
4. Change the following direct commands into reported commands using the
verbs: tell, order, ask, beg, advise, remind, warn, etc.
1) “Switch off the radio,” he said to her.
2) “Come closer to me,” she said.
3) “ Fill in the application form, please,” the secretary said.
4) “Obey my orders,” the commander said.
5) “Do it as I say, Mary,” he said.
6) “Don’t be late for dinner,” she said.
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7) “It’s time to buy a new house,” he said.
8) “Don’t drive too fast. It’s dangerous,” she said.
9) “Come to the theatre with me,” he asked her.
10) “Don’t argue with me,” the teacher said to the boy.
11) “Don’t lend him money,” he advised her.
12) “Pay at the cash desk,” the salesman told the customer.
13) “Remember to phone me as soon as you get there,” she said.
14) “Think well before you do it,” the doctor warned her.
15) “Do whatever you like,” she said to us.
16) “Don’t leave me now,” she asked him.
17) “Don’t believe everything he says,” he warned me.
18) “Get out of my way,” he said furiously.
19) “Don’t look at me like that,” she said.
20) “Do it right now,” he said to me.
5. Put the following into Reported Speech using ask, advise, invite, offer,
remind, tell, warn.
1) “Would you like to join our club?” he said to me.
2) “Would you like a cappuccino?” said a friend of mine.
3) “Would you mind not smoking at my presence?” said their hostess.
4) “Take these letters to the post, will you?” said the manager.
5) “Will you help me, please?” she said. “I can’t find the documents.”
6) “This is a horrible house. Why don’t you find something better?” he said.
7) “If I were you I’d try this dress on,” she said.
8) “I’ll wait for you if you like,” he said.
9) “Remember to switch off the light when you leave,” he said.
10) “You’d better apologize for being so rude,” said my mother.
11) “Why don’t you travel on foot? It’s much more exciting,” I said.
12) “You must see this movie! It’s worth it,” said all my friends.
13) “Don’t leave your room till I let you do it,” he said.
14) “I’d be very grateful if you’d forward my letters while I’m away,” she said.
15) “Would you mind moving your car?” he said. “It’s blocking my door.”
16) “Would you like to wait outside?” said the receptionist.
17) “Don’t say anything to make him angry,” she said.
18) “Write to me as often as you can,” said his girlfriend.
19) “Don’t go near the water,” mother said to her children.
20) “Don’t forget to feed the dog in time,” he said.
6. Report the following using the simple past of the verbs in brackets.
1) “Don’t wait for him. He won’t come,” I said to her. (tell)
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2) “Go on holiday when the weather gets a little bit warmer,” she told him.
(advise)
3) “Keep out of this house at all times,” she said to them. (warn)
4) “Remember to water the flowers once a week,” she said to me. (remind)
5) “Don’t enter my study while I’m working,” he said to them. (ask)
6) “Please, please don’t tell him about it,” she said. (beg)
7) “Let’s have a walk in the park,” he said to her. (invite)
8) “Leave the child alone,” she said to him. (order)
9) “You should go to bed and have some rest,” she said. (advise)
10) “You’d better slow down. There’s a speed limit here,” she said. (suggest)
11) “Follow that bus,” the policeman said to the taxi-driver. (ask)
12) “You must come with us. You won’t regret it,” he said. (insist)
13) “Do make the coffee a bit stronger,” he asked her. (beg)
14) “Don’t forget your sandwiches,” she said to him. (remind)
15) “Put down that gun. It’s loaded,” he said. (warn)
7. Report the dialogue.
J:
Oh, hello, Bill, how are you?
B: Fine, Jim. Listen, could you lend me your food processor for a couple of
hours? Mine has stopped working.
J:
Sure. Do you know how to work this one? Is yours the same make?
B: Let’s see. No, it isn’t. Could you give me a demonstration?
J:
Sure, just sit down. I’ll make some breadcrumbs, I need them for tonight.
Or why don’t you make them?
B: OK, what do I do first?
J:
Put the bowl on and turn it until it clicks. Yeah, then put the blade in and
push it down.
B: Does it matter which way I put it in?
J:
No, just put it in any way. But don’t forget to push it down until it clicks.
B: Now what?
J:
Cut the bread into squares – about six squares per slice, and put them in.
OK, now put the top on with the tube to the left of the front, and then turn
it to the right to start it.
B: Well, it’s easy enough. Mine is much more complicated.
J:
Yeah, well, I don’t think you’ll have any problems. Do you think you
could bring it back when you’ve finished with it?
B: Sure, don’t worry. I’ll have it back by eight, if that’s OK.
J:
Fine, see you then. Bye, Bill.
B: Bye, Jim, and thanks a lot.
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8. Convert into Reported Speech.
1) “Get up, Jo-Lea,” Mr Bingham said.
2) “Daddy – oh, Daddy,” the girl said, “oh, let me stay.”
3) “Martha!” he called in a loud, commanding voice that echoed up and down
the corridor. “Martha, come back here!”
4) “Gretta, please say something,” he begged. “I’ve got to know if you are all
right.”
5) “Both of you come with me,” Conder said, “and have a drink at the
Fidzroy.”
6) “Now you go and get me my hammer, Will,” he would shout. “And don’t
you go, Maria.”
7) She went to the window and looked out. “Do come and look, Arthur,” she
said.
8) “And now, mamma,” said Sylviane, “let us have this wonderful news.”
9) “Lilly, Lilly,” he said, “don’t go away!”
10) He turned to her with a rough gesture. “Don’t worry, Savina!”
11) “Do me a last favour, Betteredge,” said Mr Franklin, “get me away to the
train as soon as you can!”
9. Report the dialogue.
Daniel:
Where shall we have our picnic then?
Rachel:
This looks all right. Shall we sit here?
Emma:
Oh, I’ve forgotten the sausages. They are in the car.
Matthew: Shall I get them?
Emma:
Oh, thanks, Matthew.
Vicky:
We could sit by those trees. It looks nicer over there.
Rachel:
No, it’s fine here.
Daniel:
Yes, it’s better here, I think.
Emma:
Would you like a sandwich, Vicky?
Vicky:
Oh, thank you.
Emma:
Will you have one, Rachel?
Matthew: And here are the sausages. Would anyone like one?
10. Mr Andrews is the boss at Techniques. He tells everyone what to do.
Report his orders and requests.
1) Would you mind making some tea, Alan?
2) You must inform me of any developments, Susan.
3) Could I have the latest sales figures, please?
4) Would you like to arrange a meeting some time next week, Fiona?
5) I want everyone to read the report.
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6) Can I see the file, please, Mark?
7) Would you mind putting it in writing, Alan?
8) I wonder if you could translate this letter, Linda.
9) Could you meet our customer at the Airport, Frank?
10) Can you keep me informed, Mark?
11) Can everyone be quiet for a minute, please?
12) Would you mind sending me a copy of the catalogue, Linda?
11. Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1) “Will you meet me at the station?” she asked. “Yes, of course,” he said.
2) “Wow!” they said as the fireworks exploded in the sky.
3) “You’ll try to come to the meeting after work, won’t you?” he said to us.
4) “How delicious!” she said as she tasted the pie.
5) “What a surprise!” he said when he unwrapped the present.
6) “Splendid!” she said when she saw the play.
7) “Well, good luck, then,” she said to him.
8) “Can you repair the bike?” she asked. “No,” he said.
12. Give the original words represented by the following reported sentences.
1) He politely declined my invitation to dinner.
2) He offered me to look after my kids.
3) We were given a warm welcome by our relatives.
4) The teacher reprimanded the student for failing to do the task.
5) My cousin suggested we all go and have a drink.
6) We were warned not to go near the edge of the cliff.
7) The hotel porter offered to carry my cases.
8) The doctor inquired after his daughter’s health.
9) He expressed great satisfaction with the way things had turned out.
10) He complimented his girlfriend on the way she looked that night.
11) He expressed his gratitude for what we had done.
13. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Он попросил меня никому об этом не рассказывать.
2) Она посоветовала мне не есть так много сладостей.
3) Марта напомнила мне, чтобы я купил продукты по дороге домой.
4) Он ей сказал, чтобы она не запирала дверь.
5) Хозяйка квартиры предупредила нас, что мы должны платить за
квартиру вовремя.
6) Мы его предупредили, чтобы он нас не ждал.
7) Доктор попросил их не будить больного.
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8) Секретарь настоял на том, чтобы они не отправляли письма.
9) Мой приятель предложил, чтобы мы сходили на вечеринку.
10) Она предложила нам провести день за городом.
11) Доктор посоветовал мне поехать на юг.
12) Она предложила перевести для нас статью.
13) Мы ему сказали, чтобы он пришел к пяти часам.
14) Полицейский приказал водителю следовать за белой машиной.
15) Жена попросила меня уделять ей больше времени.
UNIT 6
MODALS IN REPORTED SPEECH
1. There are changes in the verb tenses of some modal verbs in
Reported Speech:
will/shall
would, can
could (present) / would be able to
(future), may
might, shall
should (asking for advice) or
would (asking for information), must
must / had to (obligation)
(must remains the same when it expresses possibility or deduction).
2. Would, could, used to, mustn’t, should, ought to and had
better remain the same.
EXERCISES
1. Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech.
1) “How shall I tell Tom the bad news?” she said.
2) “You must try my home-made pie,” she said.
3) “Can I go home now?” he asked her.
4) “May I call you by your first name?” he asked.
5) “You can come in, but you mustn’t make any noise,” she said to him.
6) “What time shall we arrive in London?” he asked.
7) “She must try harder if she wants to succeed,” he said.
8) “My father will be angry with me if he finds out,” she said.
9) “You ought not to drive so fast,” he said to him.
10) “They don’t have to come if they don’t feel like it,” he said.
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11) “You had better speak to the manager,” she said to him.
12) “I may not be able to meet you at the airport,” he said to her.
13) “You must be very tired, you look so pale,” she said to him.
14) “How many instruments can you play, Natasha?” he asked.
15) “Shall I show you the way?” he asked.
16) “You’d better sit down,” she said.
17) “You must report to me every day,” the boss told her.
18) “I won’t be able to come to the meeting,” he said to them.
19) “You don’t have to do all the work yourself,” she said.
20) “Susan may know the address,” he said.
2. Open the brackets. Use the appropriate verb form.
1) She asked if she (can) have some more tea.
2) He said that he (must) go to Plymouth the following day.
3) He said that after the lecture he (have to) rush home.
4) Father said that Tom (must) work harder next term.
5) My employer said that I (not need) to come to work the next day.
6) She said that she (have to) drive his pigs out of her garden.
7) He said that he (can) speak six languages fluently.
8) He said he (can not) come to the meeting on Friday.
9) He asked if they (may) go swimming that day.
10) He told me that I (not have to) do all the work myself.
11) He inquired if he (shall) consult the lawyer in that situation.
12) They said that they (will not) be there next September.
13) He wanted to know if he (may) give me a ring the following day.
14) My parents said that we (must) be in bed by nine.
15) The boss told Laura that she (have to) get to work on time.
3. Turn the conversation into Reported Speech.
Vicky:
What time do we have to be at the coffee morning?
Rachel: The invitation says ten o’clock.
Vicky:
Well, it’s ten now. We’d better hurry. We shouldn’t be late.
Rachel: Oh, it won’t matter if we are a bit late.
Vicky:
I think it would be rude, wouldn’t it? I don’t think people ought to
arrive late when they’ve been invited to something.
Rachel:
You worry too much. You shouldn’t take everything so seriously,
Vicky. It’s a coffee morning, not a job interview. We don’t have to
get there exactly on time. We may be a little bit late.
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4. Report the dialogue.
Tom:
I can’t come out tonight, Margo. I ought to do some more work.
I’m behind with everything. I’ve got so much to do.
Margo:
You shouldn’t worry so much, Tom. Don’t panic. You ought to
relax sometimes. You could take a break.
Tom:
I know I shouldn’t panic, but I do. I can’t help it.
Margo:
Anyway, you’re doing OK, aren’t you? Your results have been
good.
You should be pleased. You oughtn’t to invent problems for
yourself.
5. Convert the conversations into Reported Speech.
1) Melanie:
David’s broken his leg. He had to go to hospital.
Harriet:
Oh, no! How long will he have to stay there?
Melanie:
I don’t know.
2) Claire:
Henry:
Claire:
I parked my car outside the hairdresser’s, and while I was in
there, the police took the car away. I’ve got it back now. But I
had to pay a lot of money.
How much did you have to pay?
Two hundred pounds!
3) Claire:
Guide:
My sister and I are going a different way.
Oh, you mustn’t go off on your own. It isn’t safe. We must
keep together in a group.
4) David:
Laura:
I’ll put these cups in the dishwasher.
No, you shouldn’t put them in there. It might damage them. In
fact, we needn’t wash them at all. We didn’t use them.
5) Tom:
Sarah:
I can’t sleep sometimes. My neighbours play music all night.
That’s a nuisance. They shouldn’t play music all night.
6) Matthew:
I’m sure the computer didn’t make a mistake. That’s
impossible.
No, of course, the computer couldn’t have made a mistake.
Emma:
6. Translate from Russian into English.
1) Он сказал, что может перевести эту статью за два часа.
2) Она сказала, что может переехать в новую квартиру уже на следующей
неделе.
3) Он сказал, что мне следовало бы навещать его в больнице почаще.
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4) Администратор сказала, что мы должны освободить номер к семи
часам.
5) Она сказала, что нам лучше поторопиться.
6) Мальчик спросил отца, сколько времени он может проводить за
компьютером.
7) Она сказала, что мы должны будем отчитаться в конце этого года.
8) Он сказал, что мне следовало посоветоваться с ним, прежде чем
принимать какое-либо решение.
9) Он сообщил нам, что собрание должно закончиться с минуты на
минуту.
10) Она сказала, что я могу приходить к ним, когда захочу.
11) Полицейский сказал, что здесь нельзя парковать машину.
12) Она сказала, что сможет прийти только завтра.
REVIEW EXERCISES
1. Find a statement consistent with the adverbs given.
1) … he said patiently.
a) Don’t ask me such silly questions.
2) … he commented derisively. b) You should treat your elders with more
respect.
3) … he observed sarcastically. c) I will love you forever.
4) … he said agreeably.
d) Mind your own business.
5) … he said pompously.
e) No one cares how you feel.
6) … he whispered shyly.
f) I thought you said you were ill yesterday.
7) … he answered sharply.
g) That’s your problem. I don’t care.
8) … he said sympathetically.
h) You can go to the devil!
9) … he said fiercely.
i) You could try doing it the write way.
10) … he said brutally.
j) What should I tell her.
11) … he said angrily.
k) You think you are brilliant, don’t you.
12) … he said accusingly.
l) I understand how you feel.
13) … he said callously.
m) Let’s try again. It’s rather difficult.
14) … he said passionately.
n) I think it’s been a very good day.
15) … he said defiantly.
o) I’ve made very good progress.
16) … he said complacently.
p) No one is going to stop me!
2. Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech.
1) “What time does the next bus leave?” he said. “I need to get to the station
on time.”
2) “Don’t go swimming in the lake,” she said. “The water is filthy.”
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3) “Let’s go shopping tomorrow,” she said. “The sales have started.”
4) “Stand up,” the teacher said to the pupils. “The headmaster is coming.”
5) “Please, don’t take my ring,” she said to him. “It is a present.”
6) “It’s very late, Martin,” his mother said. “Where have you been?”
7) “Shall I cook the dinner?” he said to her. “You look very tired.”
8) “Please stop making that noise!” she said to him. “I can’t concentrate.”
9) “Yes, I dropped your vase,” she said. “I was cleaning the shelf.”
10) “Can I use the car, please?” she said. “I need to run some errands.”
11) “I’m sorry I’m late,” he said. “The car wouldn’t start.”
12) “Why are you teasing your sister?” she asked him. “You know it makes her
unhappy.”
13) “Why won’t you come to the party?” he said to her. “Everyone would love
to see you.
14) “It was Rob who broke the window,” he said to her. “He was kicking the
football.”
15) “Please, give me the latest reports, Jane,” said the boss. “I need them
badly.”
16) “Go on apply for a job, Anthony,” Karen said. “It’s really good.”
17) “I’ve lost my passport,” he said. “What should I do?”
18) “Don’t forget to buy some milk,” mother said. “We’ve run out of it.”
19) “You mustn’t stay out late ,”she said to me.
20) “No one ever comes to see me,” the old man said. “That makes me feel
lonely.”
3. Use an appropriate introductory verb to report the following.
1) “It wasn’t me who stole the car,” said Frank.
2) “May I have a piece of pie, please?” she said.
3) “Yes, OK. I’ll tell him about the accident,” he said.
4) “I must have the report by tomorrow,” the boss said.
5) “Please, please let me go to the party,” Jim asked his mother.
6) “I’ll never be naughty again,” Ted told his father.
7) “Stand up straight!” said the sergeant to the soldier.
8) “Yes, it was me who robbed the bank,” he said.
9) “I didn’t come to work because I was ill,” she said to her boss.
10) “Let’s play chess,” he said.
11) “I’m sorry I forgot to phone you,” he said to her.
12) “Don’t forget to go to the bank,” she said to him.
13) “You should relax more,” she said to her.
14) “Mark is always shouting at me,” she said.
15) “Yes, it is a nice dress,” he said.
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16) “Shall I carry your bag, Tracy?” he said.
17) “No, I certainly won’t do your homework, Graham,” said Bill.
18) “You scratched my record,” she said to her friend.
19) “Leave now or I’ll phone the police,” she said to the salesman.
20) “Oh, alright, I’ll lend you my car, Tom,” she said.
21) “It’s true, I killed my wife,” he said.
22) “I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive,” she said to me.
23) “You’re right, she is beautiful,” she said.
24) “No, I won’t marry you, John,” she said.
25) “If you try to escape, I’ll shoot you,” he said to the prisoner.
26) “Why don’t we have chicken for dinner,” he said.
27) “You must sign the contract, Mr Harrison,” she said.
28) “I’ll punish you if you do it again,” he said to the boy.
29) “Would you like me to show you how to use this computer?” she said to
me.
30) “Yes, it’s a good idea,” he said.
4. Supply the correct forms of the verbs.
One morning a farmer met a boy and asked him if the latter wanted a job.
The boy (1) (answer) that he (2) (do). The farmer (3) (want) (4) (know) if the
boy (5) (can) (6) (give) him a good character. The boy said that he (7) (can) and
(8) (add) that it (9) (be) from Mr Tolan, the shopkeeper, his previous master.
The farmer agreed. The farmer told the boy (10) (go) and (11) (ask) Mr
Tolan (12) (come) there and (13) (speak) to him. He said that he (14) (wait)
there for some time. Twenty minutes passed and then forty minutes passed, but
Mr Tolan didn’t come.
Later in the afternoon the farmer saw the boy again and he said that Mr
Tolan (15) (not come) with the boy’s character. The boy (16) (not be) surprised
to hear it. He said he (17) (not ask) Mr Tolan to come there.
The farmer asked why the boy (18) (not do) it. The boy (19) (answer) that
he (20) (tell) his old master who (21) (want) the character. The farmer didn’t
understand. Then the boy (22) (explain) that his old master (23) (tell) him the
character of the farmer.
5. Cross out the unnecessary word.
1) Our friends told us that we had better to put the job off till the next day.
2) Dave asked Tony where he was being going for his holidays.
3) They asked me if I would like to sell my old car and I said I would so.
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4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
John suggested that they should to drive to the coast.
Julie told to her husband that the doctor had arrived.
The man wanted to know if where the nearest fast food restaurant was.
Polly promised that to participate in the concert at the end of term.
The teacher told us do not to make any noise.
Simon asked me that if I knew the woman whose house had been burgled
the week before.
10) He insisted on that we should tell the truth about the incident.
6. Read the news report and write the missing words. Use one word only in
each space. Sometimes there is more than one possible answer.
Police have warned people to watch out for two men who have tricked
there way into an old woman’s home and stolen money. The men called on Mrs
Iris Raine and said (1) were from the water company and wanted to check (2)
her water was OK. They asked if (3) would mind letting them into her house.
The woman didn’t ask (4) see their identity cards. She said she (5) know about
any problem with the water. The men explained that they (6) just discovered the
problem but that it was very simple and (7) take long to check. The woman
asked (8) the service was free, and they said yes. They (9) to know where the
water tank was. While one man ran water in the kitchen, the other went upstairs
and took several hundred pounds from a drawer in a bedroom. The men then
left saying that they would return the (10) day to have another look.
(Oxford Practice Grammar, p.329)
7. Here is the report of what the judge said to an accused. Convert his words
into Direct Speech.
He asked him why he had done it. Then he told him he was obviously
guilty. He told him to look at him when he was speaking to him. He asked him
if he was sorry for what he had done. He told him that the bank manager was
still in hospital. He said he would go to prison for a long time for that crime. He
asked him if he had anything to say in his defence. Then he told the policeman
to take him away.
8. Put in the missing words.
It’s a sad fact that people steal from hotels. Recently I interviewed Mr David
Wills, the manager of a large hotel, and he (1) me that all kinds of things, large
and small, (2) constantly stolen. Mr Wills told (3) that a check (4) made on a
person’s room as soon as they (5) (leave) it, but unless someone had walked off
with a wardrobe, he (6) (advise) the staff (7) (not/make) a fuss. “What is even
more surprising,” Mr Wills (8) “is the things people leave behind – anything
from wooden legs to false teeth!” He then (9) on to tell me a story about a
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snobbish lady who (10) (recently check out). She (11) (object) that her bill (12)
(be) too high, but paid it nevertheless. Just as she (13) (leave), the phone rang
and the cashier answered it. He then (14) the lady that a hotel bathrobe was
missing from her room. The lady expressed great surprise and (15) that the
hotel maid must have packed it in by mistake. “But the maid has just reported
the bathrobe missing,” the cashier (16). Hanging over the bathrobe, the lady left
in disgust. “Who wants a second-hand bathrobe, anyway?” she said, as she
made her way to a taxi complaining that hotel service (17) (be) not what it used
to be.
(Longman English Grammar Practice, p.225)
9. Put in the correct forms.
It had been a particularly bad winter in Chicago. Nearly forty inches of snow
had fallen in a fortnight. Railway workers at Chicago station didn’t know (1)
(what/do) with it. The foreman (2) (advise them/shovel) it into huge mountains
to keep the platforms clear. He (3) (tell/not leave) any snow on the platforms
because it was dangerous for passengers. But it was an impossible task!
Suddenly, one of the workers had a bright idea. “I know (4) (how/get rid) of it,”
he said. “Let’s load it onto this freight train. We can send it south to Mississippi
and New Orleans. It’ll just melt away.” The next day five tons of snow arrived
in Memphis, Tennessee. “It’s a welcome gift,” a railway worker said. “We
know (5) (what/do) with it here. We’ll send what we can to the children’s
playground. Some of us have never seen snow before!”
(Longman English Grammar Practice, p.223)
10. Match the first part (1-10) with an appropriate reporting verb (a-j).
1) “If you do it again, I’ll leave,”
a) she whispered.
2) “I’m now going to read out the results,”
b) he answered.
3) “Could you bring me the wine list?”
c) she shouted.
4) “Of course, I’ll bring it right away,”
d) she threatened.
5) “Our team will easily beat yours,”
e) she announced.
6) “Please give me another chance,”
f) she claimed.
7) “Shhh! The baby is sleeping,”
g) he asked.
8) “I’m innocent of all the charges,”
h) she begged.
9) “First of all, you press the button,”
i) he boasted.
10) “Careful! The water’s deep!”
j) he explained.
11. Finish these sentences using the information above. Use Reported
Speech.
1) She threatened …… .
2) She announced that she …… .
3) He asked the waiter …… .
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4) The waiter answered …… .
5) He boasted that …… .
6) She begged them …… .
7) She whispered that …… .
8) She claimed …… .
9) He explained that …… .
10) She shouted to us …… .
12. Complete the following letter using the correct form of a verb from the
list. The first (0) is given as an example.
go, buy, make, snow, give, miss, send, plan, love, think,
enjoy, have, cost
Dear Rose,
Thanks for your letter. I’ve got lot’s of news for you this time. We went to see
“Titanic”. Everyone had said it was (0) great and that nobody should … (1) it.
There has been a lot of publicity on TV about it recently which told us how
much it …(2) to make and all that, and Liz and Tony saw it and said they …(3)
it. Frankly speaking, I was a bit disappointed. Anyway, I suggest you … (4) and
see it and … (5) up your own mind.
Ah, yes, I got a call from your uncle in Canada who said he … (6) you a parcel
– have you got it yet? He said it … (7) there, and everything was white but he
added they always … (8) a heavy winter. He also told me they … (9) a new
jeep and they … (10) to travel round the States in it in the summer. He said he
… (11) us a ride in it if we popped over for a holiday. I replied that we … (12)
to go over if he agreed to pay all our expenses! He laughed and said he … (13)
about it and let us know!
13. Complete each sentence in Reported Speech.
Model:
Let me help you.
My friend offered to help me.
1) “Why don’t we go for a walk?”
She suggested …… .
2) “I wasn’t anywhere near the scene of the crime.”
The accused claimed …… .
3) “We lived in Chicago two years ago. My father worked there.”
My friend said …… .
4) “The swallows return every spring and fly past my window.”
She explained …… .
5) “Can you answer the phone? I’m having a shower!”
He asked his son …… .
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6) “I gave you my homework last week.”
The boy insisted …… .
7) “Could you come and pick me up from school today, dad?”
Billy asked …… .
8) “If I were you I wouldn’t drink so much.”
He advised his friend …… .
9) “I won’t help you because you didn’t help me.”
a) Joan said …… .
b) Joan refused …… .
10) “I’ll bring it back tomorrow.”
a) He said …… .
b) He promised ……
14. Choose the correct answer to fill the spaces in the sentences given.
1) The judge asked the witness ……….. give her more information.
A) him that
B) if he could
C) that he could
D) him whether to
2) They asked if ……………always wanted to be a doctor.
A) did she
B) has she
C) did
D) she had
3) Did he say whether ……………. lend you the money or not?
A) could he
B) can he
C) he could
D) he
4) She couldn’t tell us what ……….. the money on.
A) she did
B) did she spend
C) she had spent
D) had she spent
spend
5) I showed them how ……….. the computer.
A) to use
B) is used
C) they use
D) must they use
6) She said she …………….. to phone you all night the day before.
A) was trying B) had been trying C) tried
D) will try
7) They warned the children…………… near the river.
A) do not go B) not to go
C) didn’t go
D) go
8) I was persuaded ……………. on the trip at the last minute.
A) that I go
B) going
C) me to go
D) to go
9) She convinced the court……………… innocent.
A) to be
B) that she was
C) she was being D) that was
10) The suspect …………….. that he had been to the bank that day.
A) told
B) refused
C) rejected
D) denied
11) A man asked if anyone…………..an ambulance.
A) had called B) had been called C) called
D) has called
12) He told me ………….. to him.
A) do not lie
B) not lie
C) not to lie
D) had lied
13) She said that the Earth ………. round.
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B) was
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C) had been
D) were
14) He said that he……………the car the following day.
A) will clean B) would clean
C) cleaned
D) had cleaned
15) He suggested……………….. a party.
A) to have
B) having
C) had
D) to
16) Someone……………. the tickets are free.
A) said me
B) said me that
C) told me
D) told to me
17) Last week Justin said ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’. He said he would do it …… .
A) the following B) tomorrow
C) the previous
D) yesterday
day
day
18) I don’t know why Nancy didn’t go to the meeting. She said she ……
definitely going.
A) be
B) is
C) was
D) would
19) The librarian asked us……………….. so much noise.
A) don’t make B) not make
C) not making
D) not to make
15 Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1) “I have a headache,” he said to her.
complained He complained of having a headache.
2) “I promise I’ll send you a letter,” Mike said to Julie.
promised Mike …… Julie a letter.
3) “I won’t talk to you if you don’t apologise,” she said to him.
threatened She …… to him if he didn’t apologise.
4) “Would you like to dine with us on Sunday?” they said to us.
invited
They …… to dine on Sunday.
5) “What an unusual design!” said Kate.
exclaimed Kate …… an unusual design.
6) “I’m sorry I ‘m late,” he said to her.
for
He …… late.
7) “You must stay for lunch,” she said to me.
on
She …… for lunch.
8) “No, I won’t give you another chance,” Denis said to Sue.
refused Denis …… another chance.
9) “Let’s look round the museum,” Mum said.
looking Mum …… round the museum.
10) “I didn’t take your purse,” she said.
denied
She …… my purse.
11) “Don’t forget to switch on the machine,” Dad said to me.
reminded Dad …… on the machine.
12) “I read your diary,” she said.
admitted She…… his diary.
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13) “You drank the last can of lemonade,” Jane said to Phil.
of Jane …… the last can of lemonade.
14) “Why don’t we buy a bouquet of flowers for Ann?” Alan said.
should
Alan …… buy a bouquet of flowers for Ann.
15) “O.K. I’ll stay in the office for a couple of hours,” he said.
agreed
He …… in the office for a couple of hours.
16) “Drop your gun!” the policeman told the man.
ordered The policeman …… his gun.
17) “Why are you making such a fuss?” Mum asked me.
was
Mum wanted to know …… such a fuss.
18) “I’ll give you a lift to the college,” John said to me.
to
John …… a lift to the college.
19) “I saw who broke into the house,” the woman said.
claimed The woman ……who broke into the flat.
20) “I don’t suppose you can lend me some money, can you?” Caroline said to me.
whether
Caroline wanted to know …… her some money.
16. Write the sentences in Reported Speech replacing the word said by one of
the following words: suggested, agreed, muttered, exclaimed,
insisted, whispered, boasted, admitted, advised, claimed, warned,
threatened. Use each word once only.
1) “I can speak four languages fluently,” he said.
2) “Let’s go to the exhibition of modern art today,” he said.
3) “I don’t think you should take up wind-surfing at your age,” she said to him.
4) “That computer you are using is my property,” the man said.
5) “Yes, I broke the windows with the ball,” the boy said.
6) “If I catch you cheating again, I shall make you stay in after school,” the
man said to the boy.
7) “I shall always love you,” said a young man.
8) “The police have already thrown a cordon round the bank and all the means
of escape had been cut off,” he said to the thieves.
9) “The professor doesn’t know what he is talking about,” said the student.
10) “Well, it’s a great surprise to meet you here today!” she said.
11) “Well, yes, if everything goes on like this, we can’t go,” he said.
12) “If you can’t stay with us any longer today, you simply must come
tomorrow,” she said.
17. Complete the sentences with say or tell (in the correct form). Use only
one word each time.
1) Ann …… goodbye to me and left.
2) …… us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?
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3) Don’t just stand there! …… something!
4) I wonder where Sue is. She …… she would be here at 8 o’clock.
5) Jack …… me that he was fed up with his job.
6) The doctor …… that I should rest for at least a week.
7) She always ...… me her troubles.
8) Did she …… you what happened? – No, she didn’t …… anything to me.
9) George couldn’t help me. He …… me to ask Kate.
10) I did it. I cannot ..… a lie.
18. Translate from Russian into English.
A)
1) Он сказал, что будет очень скучать по ней.
2) Она сказала, что скоро собирается в Париж.
3) Мне сказали, что Анна уже купила билеты.
4) Она сказала мне, что никогда не была в Америке.
5) Она спросила меня, не хочу ли я поесть в кафе.
6) Они поинтересовались, почему она опоздала.
7) Она хотела узнать, как долго я буду в отпуске.
8) Она попросила Тома оказать ей услугу.
9) Жена напомнила мне, чтобы я отправил письмо на следующей неделе.
10) Бетти убедила Джейн купить красное платье.
11) Джереми спросил отца, сколько тот зарабатывает.
12) Секретарь сказала мистеру Брауну, чтобы он перезвонил позднее.
13) Работник парка сказал детям, чтобы они не ходили по траве.
14) Билл признался, что украл деньги, но отрицал, что ударил старушку.
15) Профессор похвастался, что может в совершенстве говорить на 11
языках.
16) Джейн отказалась помогать мне по дому.
17) Кет предложила довезти Меган до вокзала.
18) Они спросили меня, когда начинается мой рабочий день.
19) Он поинтересовался, какие вопросы я люблю обсуждать с друзьями.
20) Он признался, что рассказал ему наш секрет.
21) Она пожаловалась, что он все время лжет.
22) Он пообещал, что поможет нам.
23) Он напомнил мне, чтобы я перезвонил домой.
24) Ребята с радостью согласились помочь нам с проектом.
25) Она обвинила меня в том, что я украл деньги.
26) Она умоляла нас не прекращать поиски преступника.
27) Она меня спросила, хожу ли я на прогулку каждый вечер.
28) Анна сказала, что она живет в Неаполе.
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29) Она напомнила мне, что вечером будет конференция.
30) Он сказал, что его книгу можно купить в любом магазине.
31) Мэри сказала, что вчера вечером к ней приходил Том.
32) Джек меня спросил, не хочу ли я выпить чашечку кофе.
33) Она спросила меня, почему я такая грустная.
34) Она сказала, что они очень редко ходят в театр.
35) Я спросила брата, как долго он собирается пробыть за границей.
36) Он сказал, что потерял часы.
37) Он предложил нам пойти в какой-нибудь другой клуб.
38) Она настояла на том, чтобы мы остались у нее еще на несколько дней.
39) Он отрицал то, что Майкл был с ними в тот вечер.
40) Она предложила отложить встречу до завтра.
41) Она извинилась за то, что опоздала.
42) Он пригласил меня на романтический ужин на пляже.
B)
1) С гордостью он отметил, что их торговая марка известна каждому
потребителю в стране.
2) Директор сообщил нам, что завод оснащен новейшей техникой.
3) Он нас уверил, что доставка товара будет произведена вовремя.
4) Владелец магазина сказал, что они прекратили продавать товар в
кредит несколько месяцев назад.
5) Она сказала, что на распродаже можно купить одежду высокого
качества по низкой цене.
6) Он сказал мне, что уволился с работы два месяца назад.
7) Она напомнила мне, что перед собеседованием необходимо заполнить
анкету.
8) Он отметил, что на юге Италии наблюдается высокий уровень
безработицы.
9) Министр сказал, что уровень инфляции в стране все еще остается
высоким.
10) Он сказал, что новая европейская валюта была одобрена всеми
странами, входящими в Европейский союз.
11) Она сказала, что если бы не финансовая помощь, они бы не смогли
присоединиться к этому проекту.
12) Директор магазина с сожалением отметил, что многие покупатели не
довольны качеством обслуживания.
13) Он сообщил своим друзьям, что прекрасно прошел собеседование и
будет теперь работать в большой компании.
14) Банковский служащий сказал ей, где она сможет поменять деньги.
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15) Служащий напомнил нам, что компания оплатила все счета.
16) Она хотела узнать, как правильно заполнить бланк заявления
17) Он спросил меня, когда заканчивается срок аренды.
18) Он поинтересовался, может ли покупатель вернуть бракованный товар
и получить денежную компенсацию от производителя.
19) Она спросила, трудно ли ему было организовать свой бизнес.
20) Он спросил меня, где находится наш новый офис.
21) Он спросил, какие виды кредита предоставляет банк.
22) Менеджер по кадрам спросил меня, согласен ли я работать в ночную
смену.
23) Он спросил, каков оборот этих товаров.
24) Она спросила, какой вид рекламы является наиболее эффективным.
25) Он поинтересовался, какие вопросы обсуждались на совете
директоров.
26) Он спросил, сколько сотрудников работает на нашем предприятии.
27) Он спросил меня, получаю ли я пособие по безработице.
28) Она сказала, что будет лучше, если я уволюсь с этой работы.
29) Он предложил мне положить деньги на счет в банк.
30) Он попросил меня прийти на собеседование в следующую пятницу.
31) Она порекомендовала мне покупать одежду во время сезонной
распродажи.
32) Он посоветовал мне дать рекламу по телевидению.
33) Он предложил мне взять краткосрочный кредит.
34) Он посоветовал мне застраховать имущество.
35) Он порекомендовал мне исследовать рынок, прежде чем
инвестировать капитал.
36) Он сказал, что для успешного бизнеса очень важно нанять
компетентных работников.
37) Он умолял меня дать ему взаймы немного денег.
38) Директор предложил проводить собрания каждую неделю.
39) Он посоветовал продавать товар оптом по более низкой цене.
40) Она сказала, что нам не следует заключать договор с этой компанией.
41) Он сказал, что если бы мы застраховали предприятие от данного
риска, то мы бы не понесли такие потери.
C)
1) Он сказал, что президент Соединенных Штатов избирается в ходе
всеобщих выборов на четыре года и может быть переизбран на второй
срок.
2) Преступник сознался в преднамеренном убийстве.
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3) Он сказал, что этого человека арестовали, потому что он несколько раз
пытался ограбить банк.
4) Судья объявила, что подсудимый приговаривается к высшей мере
уголовного наказания.
5) Он сказал, что преступник был пойман на месте преступления.
6) Он сказал, что это понятно каждому политику.
7) Он сказал, что особенно страдают от сегодняшней безработицы
молодые люди.
8) Он сказал, что проведение переговоров по этому кругу вопросов не
только желательно, но и необходимо.
9) Он сказал, что преступник совершил преступление в состоянии
аффекта.
10) Он сказал, что сам будет вести данное судебное дело.
11) Следователь спросил, где я была вчера вечером.
12) Он хотел узнать, были ли обнаружены отпечатки пальцев на месте
преступления.
13) Она спросила, какой размер штрафа он должен выплатить.
14) Судья спросила, хочет ли обвиняемый сказать что-либо в свою защиту.
15) Он спросил свидетелей, запомнили ли они номер машины.
16) Он поинтересовался, сколько преступлений было раскрыто за
прошедший год.
17) Он спросил меня, за кого я собираюсь голосовать на выборах.
18) Она хотела узнать, как я отношусь к смертной казни.
19) Он спросил, не могу ли я порекомендовать ему хорошего адвоката.
20) Я спросил, кто ведет данное дело.
21) Она спросила, кому принадлежит законодательная власть в
Великобритании.
22) Обвиняемый спросил, какой срок он может получить за данное
преступление.
23) Судья попросила свидетеля говорить только правду.
24) Он умолял ее не звонить в полицию.
25) Он посоветовал мне нанять хорошего адвоката.
26) Полицейский приказал всем оставаться на своих местах.
27) Он порекомендовал мне нанять частного детектива.
28) Он посоветовал мне обратиться в суд.
29) Он попросил меня выступить в качестве свидетеля по данному делу.
30) Следователь попросил ничего не трогать на месте преступления.
31) Заключенный умолял надсмотрщика перевести его в другую камеру.
32) Адвокат порекомендовал подзащитному придерживаться данной
версии.
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33) Избиратели попросили депутата принять меры по улучшению их
жилищных условий.
34) Он рекомендовал мне голосовать именно за этого кандидата.
PROGRESS TEST
1. Convert the following into Reported Speech. Use an appropriate
introductory verb.
1) David said to Eric, “Get out of my house!”
2) The man next to me smiled and said, “I wonder if you’d mind watching my
dog for a minute?”
3) Jane’s daughter said, “Could I borrow your blue sweater?”
4) “You should ask for more information,” I told Joanne.
5) “Just breath in and out through your mouth now,” the doctor told Ann.
6) “I really think you’d better see a specialist,” the doctor said to Anne.
7) My mother rang up and said, “Could you possibly come a little bit earlier?”
8) “Can you lend me five pounds till Monday?” Gerry asked Claire.
9) “Don’t tell anyone else,” the big man said to his friend.
10) “You should ask for a second opinion,” the lawyer told Tom.
11) “Do have a drink,” Fiona told us.
12) “My boss wants me to go to London tomorrow,” said Sam.
13) The man asked him, “ What will happen if the police find out?”
14) Peter told me two days ago, “I’m going to Austria in May.”
15) “Do you know that no woman has ever been elected President of the United
States?” he asked curiously.
16) “Most of the businesses in our town are owned by local people now,” he
says.
17) A boy asked his father in a zoo, “Does the giraffe get a sore throat if it gets
wet feet?”
18) “I have finished my work,” she said.
19) “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked him angrily.
20) “Don’t ever play with the matches,” his mother says.
21) “I’ve forgotten to bring my lunch with me,” he said with regret.
22) “Will you be home soon?” she asked her husband.
23) “Go to bed immediately! ” father said to the children.
24) “I’ll clean the car tomorrow,” Tim said to his father.
25) “Where have you been?” Gary asked his wife.
26) “I’ve been working for the same company since 1960,” he said to me.
27) “Do you know Garfield?” she asked me.
28) “Could you tell me the exchange rate for dollars and pounds?” she asked.
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29) “O.K., I’ll talk to her,” she said.
30) “Jack never seems low or depressed,” said Jane.
31) “No, I didn’t use your computer,” he said.
32) “I don’t want to do it,” he said.
33) “Let’s stroll along the sea-front for an hour or two,” he said.
34) “Please, give me some money,” she asked.
35) “Thank you for cleaning my car,” he said to the boy.
36) “I’ll carry your bag,” he said to her.
37) “Do not ignore traffic lights while crossing the street,” mother told us.
38) “Make sure you are back before eleven,” she said to her son.
39) “I’ve just been in a race, and I’m very thirsty,” he said.
40) “I want an ice-cream, but I have no money,” he said to his friend.
41) “I’m very hungry, I haven’t eaten all day,” she said.
42) “Aren’t you going to measure my feet,” he asked me.
43) “You can try those shoes on while I serve someone else, can’t you?” she
said.
44) “Wow!” he said as he unwrapped his present.
45) “So, what are you going to do next?” he inquired.
46) “If I hadn’t parked my car on a double yellow line, I wouldn’t have got a
ticket,” she said.
47) “Do you expect that the missing people have survived?” he asked me.
48) “Andrew had better not drive in his condition,” he said.
49) “You can wear anything you want as long as it’s clean and comfortable,”
Joan said to her children.
50) “You are always lying to me,” she said to him.
51) “Of course, I’ll meet you at the station,” he said.
52) “I’m the cleverest in our group,” he boasted.
53) “Don’t forget to call at your parents,” he said.
54) “I spent 20 minutes looking for a parking place,” she said.
55) “When can I hand in my resignation?” she said.
56) “I’ll telephone you this evening,” she said.
57) “What will you do if you can’t find your keys?” she asked.
58) “I’ll tell you as soon as I know,” he said.
59) “I want to change my job,” he said.
60) “When I’m with you I can’t stop laughing,” she said to him.
61) “Should I come to work early tomorrow?” she asked the boss.
62) “I’m not very interested in discussing your problems,” she said.
63) “Don’t take more than two pills at once,” the doctor told me.
64) “You look exhausted. You must take a holiday,” she said.
65) “I’d like to live alone,” she said to her parents.
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66) “What about me? Perhaps I took it,” Jim said.
67) “No, I certainly didn’t do it, I can assure you,” she said.
68) “Ask the bus-driver to tell you where to get off,” he said.
69) “We are going to get married,” Frank and Susan announced.
70) “Yes, that was me who told her the secret,” she said.
71) “I can’t give you an answer, until I hear from my bank,” he said to them.
72) “Don’t forget to put the lights out when you go to bed,” she said.
73) “Don’t try to get off the train when it is moving,” he said.
74) “You haven’t eaten for hours. You must be hungry,” she said.
75) “I’ve passed my exam!” he said.
76) “I’ll help you with that if you want,” he said.
77) “Jack had a terrible car accident last week,” she said.
78) “You have a very sweet tooth,” Beatrice said to her daughter.
79) “How long have you lived at your present address?” she asked.
80) “I’d rather stay at home,” he said.
81) “You behaved in a cowardly manner,” she said.
82) “I don’t remember I’ve promised to lend you any money,” she said.
83) “I shall gladly go to the cinema with you because I haven’t seen the film
and I want to see it very much,” Helen said.
84) “Wait for me here!” the officer said to the soldiers.
85) “How do you travel to work?” he asked me.
86) “They mustn’t give up,” she remarked.
87) “I ought to have helped her,” he said.
88) “I’ll punish you if you behave badly,” Dad told the boy.
89) “It was very late when I came home last night,” he said to her.
90) “Have you ever seen an iceberg?” she asked him.
91) “Don’t run until two hours after eating,” she said.
92) “Don’t get out of a car before it stops,” he said.
93) “They are always talking about politics,” she said to me.
94) “Go and put the kettle on,” she said.
95) “I’m going to hitchhike to Scotland,” he said.
96) “Did you have to walk all the way home?” he asked her.
97) “Did you skate last winter?” she wondered.
98) “Our house was burgled last night,” she told them.
99) “Katy has just bought herself a red leather jacket,” she said.
100) “Let me tell you how to get to our place,” she said.
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Chapter 8
VERBALS
(NONFINITE FORMS OF THE VERB)
ENTRY TEST
1. Complete the sentences with the correct Nonfinite form of the verbs in
brackets. Put in the particle to or the appropriate preposition where
required.
Unit 2
1) The Council offered …… the residents with new flats in this area. (provide)
2) The burglars made Julian …… of the car and searched him. (get out)
3) It’s funny they let him …… his camera. (keep)
4) Would you rather …… tea or coffee? (have)
5) Why not …… with the company that has been loyal to you for years?
(deal)
6) He was made …… into the car and later it was reported that he had been
kidnapped. (get)
7) I felt somebody …… me by the shoulder. (touch)
8) The story was so funny. He couldn’t but …… (laugh)
9) I’m not the person …… of what doesn’t concern me. (talk)
10) I suppose he is a dangerous man. He is a man …… . (watch)
11) They are one of the three teams …… more than ten goals a season. (score)
12) You must be proud …… the benefits of a classical education. (receive)
13) The book is difficult …… . (translate)
14) Hearing the bell …… he went to see who was at the door. (ring)
15) They seemed …… a good time at the seaside last summer. (have)
16) He left a book here …… me …… .(read)
17) It is almost unheard …… a play …… in this way. (perform)
Unit 3
18) She is bored …… the same job. (do)
19) He was angry …… me …… the news. (bring)
20) The child did not want to leave without …… .(congratulate)
21) She denies …… to him. (speak)
22) Excuse me …… without knocking. (come)
23) He kept on …… though nobody was listening. (talk)
24) You can avoid many mistakes …… these rules. (observe)
25) There is no fear…… my …… about your birthday. (forget)
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26) The author has succeeded …… his study on sound principles. (base)
27) There was no point …… away. (run)
28) It was a lesson he had learned from …… so many accidents. (see)
29) We regret …… you that we can’t offer you the job. (inform)
30) I now regret …… what I said. (say)
31) They spoke about her …… in the list. (include)
32) We were warned …… the car. (buy)
33) He made a few mistakes …… the text. (copy)
Unit 4
34) The police never found the jewelry …… in the robbery. (steal)
35) All the workers …… part in the strike are sure to be at the meeting. (take)
36) I was reminded of a painting …… in the gallery. (see)
37) The window…… now, was broken by some naughty boy last night. (repair)
38) The enterprise …… 1000 workers has been closed. (employ)
39) Her mood, though …… was enough to answer the questions. (spoil)
40) If ……, the diamond could make him the richest man in the town. (possess)
41) While …… by her maid, she tried to sort out what she would say to the
people downstairs. (dress)
42) …… to put out the fire the boys were overcome by smoke. (try)
43) The choice ……, she didn’t want to discuss it again. (make)
44) They wanted the Committee …… on Thursday. (convene)
45) She was sitting and listening to his brilliant speech. She heard her heart
…… . (beat)
46) The conclusions …… now are based on recent scientific discoveries. (draw)
47) The shops were empty, all residents …… in the streets. (be)
48) The sun ……, the climbers decided to have a rest. (set)
49) They were walking …… each other. ( negative- touch)
50) The shares of the company …… down, it suffered severe losses. (fall)
2. Translate the sentences into English using the Verbals.
Unit 2
51) Думаю, что мне лучше спросить, как пройти на площадь, а то можно и
заблудиться.
52) Повстанцы разрешили репортеру ходить по их лагерю и
фотографировать.
53) Предполагается, что рекламное объявление появится завтра. Так что
мы будем знать все подробности.
54) Дороги мокрые. Должно быть, ночью шел дождь.
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55) Я предпочла бы остаться дома, а не идти в ресторан. У меня болит
голова.
56) Что заставляет его подписывать этот контракт ?
57) Почему нам не говорить на английском языке? Здесь все его
понимают.
58) Ей ничего другого не оставалось, как только признаться.
59) Когда директору принесли финансовый отчет и он просмотрел его, он
не мог не рассердиться.
60) Единственным интересом крупных компаний является получение
больших прибылей.
61) В мире существует много вещей, которые могут сделать вас
несчастным.
62) Она сделала шаг назад, чтобы я мог пройти.
63) Я бы хотела, чтобы ты объяснила мне это правило.
64) Никто не ожидал, что они уйдут так рано.
65) Они чувствовали, как дрожал ее голос.
66) Простите, что доставил вам неприятности.
67) Говорят, что моя сестра похожа на меня.
68) Пожар обязательно вызовет панику на корабле.
69) Полагали, что члены совета придут к соглашению.
70) Кажется, эта книга очень популярна среди читателей.
71) Кажется вероятным, что стеклянные детали мебели были разбиты при
перевозке.
72) Известно, что он придерживается другого мнения на эту тему.
73) Оказалось, что здание получило повреждения во время взрыва
соседнего дома.
74) Я понял, что с моими соседями трудно иметь дело.
75) Я вызову такси, чтобы вы не опоздали.
76) Важно, чтобы документы прибыли вовремя.
77) Откровенно говоря, я не прочь здесь остаться.
Unit 3
78) Единственным средством от скуки были прогулки с Анной по саду.
79) Она не сможет дальше жить, не видя тебя.
80) (В машине) Ты не против, если мы остановимся около кафе, чтобы
перекусить?
81) Она очень любила организовывать праздники.
82) На улице продолжал идти сильный дождь.
83) Он родился с даром чувствовать прекрасное.
84) Как только она проснулась, она сразу же пошла в сад.
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85) Ему удалось произвести на нее хорошее впечатление.
86) За этот пост стоило побороться.
87) Не имеет смысла плакать из-за пролитого молока.
88) При обследовании места преступления были найдены важные
вещественные улики.
89) Обои нужно было заменить.
90) Она отрицала, что встречалась с Ричардом в парке.
91) Его обвинили в совершении преступления.
92) Она сыта по горло поисками работы.
Unit 4
93) Статьи, опубликованные в этом журнале, не относятся к теме твоей
научной работы.
94) Существующие методы медицинских исследований значительно
отличаются от тех, которые использовались десять лет тому назад.
95) Если ваши волосы покрасить, они будут выглядеть намного лучше.
96) Хотя почта и прибыла, она не содержала той информации, которую
ждали.
97) Она говорила так, как будто была большим специалистом.
98) Она услышала, как свидетель произнес ее имя.
99) Минск – большой город, его население составляет около двух
миллионов.
100) Минск меньше по сравнению с Москвой или Лондоном.
Total:100/______
Unit 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
As you have seen in the previous chapters of this book, Finite
forms of the verb are the ones that have a particular number, tense,
person or mood and their function in sentences is to be a predicate.
In other words, Finite forms of the verb make sentences:
The money provides basic finance. It was borrowed in the bank.
Mr Smith was promoted. The idea belonged to the manager.
There are also Nonfinite forms of the verb that do not function
as predicates because they do not limit the verb to a particular
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number, tense, person or mood. In other words, they cannot make
sentences, they form only word-combinations: the money borrowed in
the bank, the idea of promoting Mr Smith, etc. These forms are also
called Verbals because they are made from the verb.
The function of Nonfinite forms of the verb is to complicate
sentences adding another verbal structure to the finite one:
Verbal
Predicate
The money borrowed in the bank provides basic finance.
The idea of promoting Mr Smith belonged to the manager.
The above sentences are formally simple as they have only one
finite verb (Predicate), but logically there are two ideas that are
joined in one sentence, e.g.
The money borrowed in the bank provides basic finance.
The money was borrowed in the bank. The money provides basic finance
There are four Verbals in the English language: the Infinitive,
the Gerund, Participle I and Participle II, two of which – the
Gerund and Participle I – coincide in the form:
The Infinitive
to do
to check
The Gerund
doing
checking
Participle I
doing
checking
Participle II
done
checked
The Verbals also have voice and aspect distinctions and they
fulfil different functions, consistent with different parts of speech such
as the noun, the adjective, and the adverb which we shall be dealing
with later and separately for each Verbal.
Unit 2
§1
THE INFINITIVE
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Infinitive is the base form of the verb and thus it has some
features of the verb: aspect and voice distinctions (to play, to be
playing, to have played, to have been playing, to be played). (see § 3)
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At the same time the Infinitive has nominal character which is
revealed in its functions (a Subject, Predicative, Object, etc.) as you
will see later in § 4.
§2
THE USE OF PARTICLE TO WITH THE INFINITIVE
The Infinitive is usually used with the particle to:
They decided to get married.
She failed to attract his attention.
I promised not to be late.
The structure Verb + to-Infinitive is consistent with the verbs in
the box:
offer, ask, hope, decide, learn, manage, tell, promise, invite,
attempt, plan, forget, fail, order, threaten, agree, aim, arrange,
deserve, remind, refuse, want, urge, like, instruct, would like,
expect, intend, force
Yet the Infinitive can be used without the particle to and is called
the bare Infinitive:
Ann must be late
Why not solve this problem?
So the Infinitive is divided into two types: to-Infinitive and bare
Infinitive.
The bare Infinitive is used:
1) after modal verbs (except 'ought to’):
She can’t go now.
We might go to the cinema.
2) after the verbs let, have/make (in the meaning of 'compel'):
The teacher didn’t let the boys leave.
She made them stay in after school.
I had them take my luggage.
3) after the verbs of sense perception: see, hear, feel, know
(in the meaning of 'see', 'observe'):
I never saw you look so before.
I felt my heart jump.
I have often known a change of medicine work wonders.
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NOTE: after the verbs hear, see, make, know in the Passive Voice
the to-Infinitive is used.
He was made to work twenty hours a day.
They were seen to leave the house early.
4) after the expressions: had better, would rather, would
sooner, cannot but, nothing but, why not:
I would rather not speak on the subject.
I cannot but think so.
You had better go to bed now.
Why not explain everything to her?
She does nothing but make scenes.
EXERCISES
1. Fill in the suitable form of the verbs from the box in the following text.
Some verbs can be used more than once. Reproduce the text.
manage, hope, offer, want, expect, plan, promise, threaten,
intend, decide, refuse
Mrs Hamilton, an 83-year old widow, was the only person out of the
residents who (1)... refused… to leave her house. Her house was the only one
that hasn’t been demolished. The County Council officials (2) ..... to speak to
Mrs Hamilton. They (3) ..... to build new blocks of flats in the area and to
provide the residents with new flats nearby. The officials (4) ..... her to come
out peacefully. They didn’t (5) ..... to prosecute her. But she was a very
stubborn woman. Nobody else (6) ..... to move. People (7) ..... to move next
year and all was delayed because of one person. They even (8) ..... to give her a
modern flat immediately. Later Mrs Hamilton (9) ..... to give an interview to a
correspondent. The correspondent (10) ..... to arrange the interview. Mrs
Hamilton as she said (11) ..... to stay in her house. She (12) ..... to have a new
house, not a flat to keep her dogs. Though the Council (13) ..... to cut off the
water and electricity she (14) ..... to stay in her house until they provided her
with a house.
2. Change the sentences as in the model.
Model:
Don’t forget to fasten your seat-belts.
The stewardess (remind) ..... .
The stewardess reminded the passengers to fasten their seat-belts.
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1) Please, do not leave your seats while the warning light is on.
The stewardess (warn)..... .
2) Read the emergency procedures, please.
She (ask) ..... .
3) I’m busy now but I’ll bring you a drink in a minute.
She (promise) ..... .
4) Would you like to see the Flight deck?
She (invite) ..... .
5) I don’t want to keep my belt fastened.
The passenger (refuse) .....
6) Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?
He (invite) ..... .
7) Don’t forget to go to the bank today.
The manager (remind) ..... .
8) Switch off the engine, and get out of the car.
The policeman (order) ..... .
9) Certainly not, I won’t sell it at that price.
The seller (refuse) ..... .
10) Don’t worry. I’ll definitely meet you at six o’clock.
She (promise) ..... .
3. Fill in the particle to before the Infinitive where required.
1) Do you think I’d like ..... spend the rest of my life in that situation? I’d
rather ..... die!
2) She couldn’t help but ..... feel a little choked for breath.
3) Why not ..... come down to my place?
4) He gave a quick grin that made his lean face ..... look more lean than ever.
5) Ever since I came into this silly house I have been made ..... look like a fool.
6) I won’t have anyone ..... come interfering in my kitchen.
7) Andy let the hammer ..... drop out of his hand and ..... fall on the step.
8) You’d better ..... take him back to his place.
9) They ought ..... ask me for advice.
10) The poor boy was absolutely broken up. It made my heart ..... bleed. I
couldn’t ..... let him ..... go without a word of comfort.
11) I’ve got nothing to do but ..... talk.
12) I would die sooner than ..... ask him for another penny.
13) They do nothing but ..... play bridge.
14) Why not ..... try ..... save yourself?
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15) You’d better ..... get some sleep.
16) When she reached the front steps, she heard the taxi ..... drive away.
17) Arthur couldn’t but ..... glance at her.
4. Complete the sentences using the correct type of the Infinitive. The first
sentence has been done for you.
1) Burt was furious and broke the furniture. But why did you let him ..... ?
But why did you let him break it?
2) My sister Ann has given up her job. What made her ..... ?
3) I think the meeting has already begun. We’d better ..… .
4) Did the old lady leave her home as the Council insisted? She was
made ..… .
5) Did the assistant manager sign the contract? Yes, the manager let him ..… .
6) Bill is afraid the fire might destroy his new cottage. He’d better ..... .
7) We need more money to expand the business. Make the financial
manager ..… .
8) Ted knows he’s done the wrong thing and he wants to confess and
apologise to his parents. Let his parents ..... .
9) People don’t seem to be ready to invest money in our bank. Increase the
interest rate and it will make ….. .
5. Fill in the particle to where required and retell the dialogues.
a) Policeman: – As soon as I saw you (1) ..... come round the bend I said to
myself, ‘ 45 at least’.
Lady-driver: – How dare you! It’s this hat that makes me (2) ..... look so old.
b) ‘What has happened, George?’ she asked her husband who had got out of the
car (1) ..... investigate. ‘Puncture’, he said briefly. ‘You ought (2) ..... have been
on the look out for this’, was the helpful remark. ‘Do you remember the guy
warned you there was a fork in the road?’
6. Translate the sentences into English using the Infinitive with or without
the particle to.
1) Я чувствовал, что его рассказ правдив.
2) Я почувствовал, что кто-то коснулся моего плеча.
3) Вы выглядите усталым. Вам бы лучше пойти домой. – Нет, я бы
предпочел закончить работу.
4) Почему бы не поговорить с деканом?
5) Ему оставалось только признать свою вину.
6) Я не могу не согласиться с вами.
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7) Я предпочел бы не говорить им об этом.
8) Его заставили это сделать.
9) Видели, как он вышел из дома.
10) Я видел, как она вышла из комнаты.
11) Он слышал, как она поет.
12) Я разрешил ему пойти туда.
13) Он умеет говорить по-немецки.
14) Он сказал, что он предпочел бы остаться дома.
15) Он заставил меня прочесть эту книгу.
16) У меня ужасно болит голова. – Почему ты не примешь лекарство?
17) Барбара очень сильно поправилась. Ей бы надо сесть на диету.
18) Давай не будем никому рассказывать о том, что произошло.
19) Что заставляет тебя так себя вести?
20) Когда она услышала это, она не могла не рассмеяться.
21) Она надеялась заработать немного денег.
22) Они предлагают получить всю необходимую информацию о компании
до начала переговоров.
23) Ему посоветовали взять кредит в банке.
24) Они решили выпустить дополнительное количество акций.
§3
FORMS OF THE INFINITIVE
There are several forms of the Infinitive in English: Indefinite,
Continuous, Perfect and Perfect Continuous which are used to
show both the simultaneousness or the priority of the action of the
Infinitive to the main verb and the form's aspect. Some of them have
Passive forms:
Active
Passive
Indefinite
to speak
to be spoken
Continuous
to be speaking
–
Perfect
to have spoken
to have been spoken
Perfect Continuous to have been speaking –
The Indefinite Infinitive expresses an action simultaneous with
that of the finite verb, so it may refer to the present, past or future:
I'm glad to meet you.
I was glad to see her.
I'll be glad to come.
It's glorious to love and to be loved.
There is no time to lose. = There is no time to be lost.
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The Continuous Infinitive expresses an action simultaneous
with that of the finite verb, but this is an action in progress:
They happened to be standing near a small restaurant.
The Perfect Infinitive expresses an action
1) prior to that of the finite verb:
I'm glad to have seen you.
2) a prior action that was not carried out:
I meant to have gone there. (But I didn't go there).
The Perfect Continuous Infinitive expresses the action which
lasted a certain time before the action of the finite verb
She seemed to have been eating nothing for ten days.
§4
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE INFINITIVE
The Infinitive can be used as:
1) a Subject:
To discuss the question is useless.
To be recognized gave her a great joy.
2) a Predicative:
His intention is to get into Parliament.
The manager's task is to keep track of the finance.
3) an Attribute:
She had a little boy to look after.
There was someone to meet him at the airport.
NOTE: As an Attribute the Infinitive often has a modal or a future
meaning:
The goods to be produced (that will be produced) by this company
will be a real sensation.
The task to be understood (that must be understood) as urgent is
to be given special attention.
4) an Object:
The girl learned to dance at school.
I was angry to read the letter from Mrs Williams.
NOTE: With the expressions: to be sorry, to be glad, to be
pleased etc. the Perfect Infinitive is used only when the
subject of the finite verb and the subject of the Infinitive
coincide:
I'm glad to have got the ticket for the concert.
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I'm sorry to have done him wrong
In other cases the subordinate clause is used:
I'm glad that Mary got a ticket for the concert.
I'm sorry that you have done him wrong.
5) Adverbial modifiers:
a) of purpose:
Sometimes you retreat to/in order to/ advance.
I did my best to stop her.
b) of result:
He was tall enough to get the book from the shelf.
They are too tired to talk.
6) Parantheses. They are used in fixed phrases: to be honest,
to begin with, to cut the long story short, to get to the point, not
to make too much of it, to put it another way, to tell you the
truth, etc.
To tell you the truth, I've never heard of this story.
Strange to say, he has never been to Minsk.
EXERCISES
1. Make one sentence out of two using the Infinitive as a Subject. The first
sentence has been done for you.
1) People elect and are elected. It is the right of every citizen.
To elect and to be elected is the right of every citizen.
2) A postman delivers letters and newspapers. They are his duties.
3) He liked to walk in the garden. It was pleasant.
4) He was to answer the teacher's questions. It was difficult.
5) We must prove it. It's our task.
6) They were to include all the information available. It was their aim.
7) She was to drive to London during the night. It was her plan.
8) The scientists were to prove that hypothesis. It was their intention.
2. Paraphrase these proverbs by using the Infinitive as a Subject.
1) It's never too late to learn.
2) It's easy to be wise after the event.
3) It's better to give than to take.
4) It takes two to make a quarrel.
5) It's easy to bear the misfortunes of others.
6) It is easier to pull down than to build.
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7) It's a lady's privilege to change her mind.
8) It's too late to lock the stable when the horse has been stolen.
3. Complete the sentences with the suitable Infinitives from the box as a
Subject or a Predicative.
maintain, make, keep, increase, be, read, collect, brand
1) ..... a brilliant speaker is a big problem.
2) The role of advertising is ..... the customer's loyalty.
3) ..... efficiently requires the reader's attention.
4) One of the easiest ways of increasing sales is ..... credit.
5) In writing, the primary rule is ..... everything short and simple.
6) One function of a manager is ..... the clues about persons' experiences.
7) ..... the product is the most effective way to protect the businessman's
position.
8) The recommended anti-sleep precaution during the lecture is ..... notes.
4. Translate into English using the Infinitive as a Subject or a Predicative.
1) Принимать его серьезно было бы абсурдом.
2) Его главной целью сегодня утром было добраться до станции.
3) Самое малое, что мы можем сделать – это постараться понять его.
4) Работа репортера состоит в том, чтобы освещать и записывать.
5) Все, что мы можем сделать – это придерживаться нашей позиции.
6) Если он останется жив, его первое действие будет – уйти от них
навсегда.
7) Единственной заинтересованностью больших компаний в фермерах
было выжать из них максимальные выгоды.
8) Очень трудно заставить его рисковать.
9) Менеджеру очень важно понимать экономические законы.
10) Одна из экономических функций центрального банка – выпускать
деньги.
11) Обязанность руководителя заключается в том, чтобы оценить,
насколько хорошо достигаются цели компании.
12) Первый шаг, который нужно сделать – это заключить торговые
отношения с другими странами.
5. Make one sentence out of two using the Infinitive as an Attribute. The first
one has been done for you.
1) He wanted to express his ideas. His effort was great.
His effort to express his ideas was great.
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2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
He wanted to try everything he possessed. This was the chance.
He wanted to run down the stairs. He had an impulse to do it.
The man's desire was to help him. He was touched by this desire.
I want to eat. Do you have anything?
I must stay anywhere. But I can't find where.
We stopped such tests. We were the first who did it.
Andrew went in for interview. He was the third.
The film star Ann Burn plays this part on the London stage. She is the 34th
actress who has played it.
10) He wasn't an easy man. It was difficult to make friends with him.
6. Read and then retell the dialogue in pairs.
Norman is a sales representative. He is going to Spain on business.
His Mum helps him pack his suitcase.
Mum:  Norman, haven't you finished packing yet?
Norman  No, Mum. But there isn't much to do.
:
M.
 Well, I'll help you. Is there anywhere to put your toilet bag?
N.
 Yes, it'll go in here. Now, I've got three more shirts to pack.And
there is another pair of shoes to get in
M.
 I'll put them down the side. And where is the air-line label to put
on the suitcase? Ah, here it is. Have you got the key to lock the
case?
N.
 It's in the lock. Don't fuss, Mum.There is nothing to worry about.
M.
 And have you got a safe pocket to keep your passport in?
N.
 Yes. It's in my inside jacket pocket.
M.
 Have you got a book to read on the plane?
N.
 Yes, it's in my briefcase.
7. Use the correct form of the Infinitive as an Attribute.
1) Miss Williams watched him as he bent over the small task, admiring his
ability ...... (concentrate)
2) Knowledge is not something ..... about. (boast)
3) He was a man ..... (watch)
4) I'm so proud to be the first ..... you here. (welcome)
5) There is nothing ..... by pretending. (gain)
6) We are different kinds of people, and there is nothing more ..... . (say)
7) I'm not the one ..... of what doesn't concern me. (talk)
8) We've never had a chance ..... together and ..... our plans. (get, outline)
9) For a moment I had a fierce longing ..... wine. (drink)
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10) He was an Englishman ..... the unfortunate experience. (have)
11) They are one of the four teams ..... more than 2,000 points in First Division
Soccer. (score)
8. Paraphrase the sentences using the Infinitive as an Attribute. The first one
has been done for you.
1) There is no slow, gentle way that will effect the necessary change in the
economy.
There is no slow, gentle way to effect the necessary change in the economy.
2) Sensitivity analysis involves a subjective assessment of the lowest return
that can be expected from a certain asset or investment.
3) This is a good value assessment that must be used.
4) It is another piece of data that must be added to our file.
5) The enquiry had uncovered no other matters that would give cause for
concern.
6) This technique becomes a realistic and practical instrument which must be
used.
7) It is the first company that has entered the field.
8) The market leader is the company that can lead other firms in the
introduction of new products, in price changes and so on.
9. Translate into English using the Infinitive as an Attribute.
A)
1) У меня не было времени осмотреть комнату.
2) Она была не из тех женщин, которые страдают молча.
3) У меня нет никого, кто сказал бы мне доброе слово.
4) Он первый протянул нам руку.
5) Когда его машина поломалась, ее починили последней.
6) У него есть жена и ребенок, о которых он должен заботиться.
7) В этом мире должно быть много такого, что может сделать вас
несчастным.
8) Джейн не была таким незначительным существом, с которым можно
было поиграть и бросить.
9) Вот книга, которую можно почитать перед сном.
10) У него не хватало мужества взглянуть в лицо опасности.
B)
1) У вас есть право продавать активы по определенной цене.
2) Директор принимает решения, которые должны выполняться его
подчиненными.
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3) В ближайшем будущем у фирмы не будет стоящей перспективы,
которая способствовала бы ее развитию.
4) Это соотношение показывает способность фирмы выполнять взятые на
себя финансовые обязательства.
5) Способность оплатить кредиты зависит от ликвидности фирмы.
6) Это практичный метод, который следует использовать.
7) Обычно успех гарантирован той компании, которая первой заняла
нишу на рынке.
8) Роль, которую должна сыграть эта компания в объединении и слиянии
предприятий отрасли, является глобальной.
10. Put questions to the Infinitives as an Object.
Model:
The man pretended not to recognize us.
What did the man pretend to do?
1) Doris learnt to drive a car when she was eighteen.
2) He remembered to put out all the lights before he left.
3) She decided to make a speech.
4) Max means to get at the truth, however long it takes.
5) She was offered to move to another area.
6) They regret to tell him that his application hasn't been successful.
7) He claims to be an expert in stock market.
8) They promised to give a full account of their business trip.
9) They were distressed to learn that the last chance had gone.
10) I'm glad to have met such a promising financial analyst.
11. Say that somebody is glad, happy, surprised, sorry, delighted to do
or to have done something.
Model:
Carol declined Bill's proposal to become his wife.
Carol is sorry to have declined Bill's proposal to become his wife.
1) Bob relaxed after submitting his essay.
2) He has been elected to be the captain of the team.
3) He won a tender for small reconstruction contracts.
4) They have rejected the offer of their rivals.
5) The manager informed us about the delay.
12. Complete the following letter using the appropriate Infinitive as an Object
from the box.
be, employ, give, have, learn, let, read, say, work
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Dear Sir,
I was not at all surprised (1) ..... in the paper that there are now more
unemployed young people than ever before. If I were a boss, I'd be very
reluctant (2) ..... anyone under twenty-five. What can school-leavers offer an
employer? They are too young (3) ..... any experience, and, I'm sorry (4) ...…
most of them are too lazy (5) ...... hard. They are quite happy (6) ..... the State
look after them, because the State is foolish enough (7) ..... them money for
doing nothing!
Yours faithfully,
A.J. Williams
13. Make one sentence with the Infinitive as an Object out of two. The first
one has been done for you.
1) I read the letter from A.J.Williams. I was extremely angry.
I was extremely angry to read the letter from A.J.Williams.
2) He says that young people are lazy. This is stupid.
3) They don't have any experience. They aren't old enough.
4) Employers don't offer them jobs. Employers are unwilling.
5) Young people learn. They are quick.
6) They work hard. They are keen.
7) You see young people out of work. This is sad
8) The situation must change. It would be wise.
14. Complete with the correct form of the Infinitives in brackets as an Object.
1) It's unusual ..... a shy girl nowadays. (meet)
2) It was pleasant ..... a car again. (drive)
3) It was charming ..... with so much eagerness. (welcome)
4) It was funny ..... Mrs Henneker. (startle)
5) It was odd ..... by men in sun-glasses at dawn. (surround)
6) I had known him as a doctor, but was not old enough ..... him as a friend.
(know)
7) He was glad ..... to like to an Olympian god. (talk)
15. Make one sentence with the Infinitive as a Result out of two. The first one
has been done for you.
1) They are very tired. They can't talk.
They are too tired to talk.
2) He is very old. He can't work.
3) We were very surprised. We couldn't say anything.
4) She is very ill. She shouldn't go out.
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5) The exam is rather difficult for him. He will not pass it.
6) The way is rather long. He can't walk.
7) It's rather cold. You should wear a coat.
8) You can obtain such pictures. It's not difficult.
9) He is sensible. He can cut his losses.
10) He was old enough. He couldn't be his father.
16. Paraphrase as in the model.
Model:
It's hard to please him.> He is hard to please.
1) It's difficult to deal with him.
2) It's pleasant to look at her.
3) It would be nice to spend the rest of one's days in this village.
4) It's profitable to expand economic contracts with foreign partners.
5) It's easy to please him.
6) It's easy to discuss this problem.
7) It's plain and simple to operate this machine.
8) It's difficult to translate this sentence.
17. Change the compound or complex sentences into the one with the
Infinitive as in the model.
Model:
I was glad that I have seen him > I was glad to see him.
1) The letter set her free, she started to hate him more.
2) I shall consider that I'll be obliged to accept your offer.
3) He didn't want to betray his own fear again, he was determined.
4) She stood up because she wanted to sustain her anger.
5) It was rare that he went out for dinner.
6) It's very good for them to have an older man with plenty of experience who
could come to for advice.
7) Could they be so cold-blooded that they could prepare a murder like that?
8) He came. It was very kind.
18. Use the correct form of the Infinitive in brackets.
1) Dinner was ready ..... . (serve)
2) He was easy ..... (understand)
3) I'm sorry ..... you harm. (do)
4) I was angry because he was hard ..... (persuade)
5) He was never likely ..... to their place. (invite)
6) They started to part. 'I'm glad ..... you', - he said. (meet)
7) It's disadvantageous ..... back by middle-class morality. (hold)
8) It must be terrible ..... the benefits of a classical education. (receive)
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9) 'It would be dreadful ..... ', he exclaimed. (marry)
10) He was happy ..... to Alice. (talk)
19. Translate into English using the Infinitive where possible in the functions
of an Object, Attribute or Result.
1) Стихи трудно переводить.
2) Ничего не поделаешь, придется идти пешком.
3) Я уезжаю завтра, а многое еще надо сделать.
4) Доклад начнется ровно в пять, непременно приходите вовремя.
5) Уже поздно посылать письмо. Единственное, что нам остается делать,
– это послать телеграмму.
6) Не уходите. Мне надо вам что-то сказать.
7) Я не виноват в том, что случилось.
8) Перестань спорить. Этим ничего не добьешься.
9) Некоторым людям трудно угодить.
10) Он очень умный человек, но с ним трудно иметь дело.
11) На нее приятно смотреть.
12) Я рад, что послушался вашего совета.
13) Я рад, что вы прислушались к моему совету.
14) Мне жаль, что я не видела эту пьесу.
15) Мне жаль, что вы не видели эту пьесу.
16) Он доволен, что поступил в университет.
17) Я доволен, что моя сестра поступила в университет.
18) Мне жаль, что я не застала ее дома.
19) Мне жаль, что вы не застали ее дома.
20) Ребенок настолько устал, что не смог добраться до кроватки.
21) Она вчера была очень занята, чтобы принять твое приглашение.
22) Все знают, что твой брат достаточно опытен, чтобы решить эту
проблему самостоятельно.
23) Твои друзья достаточно богаты, чтобы купить собственный дом.
24) Мария была слишком умна, чтобы не понять преимуществ своей новой
должности.
20. Express the same idea in one sentence as in the model with the Infinitive
as a Purpose.
Model: I came in. I wanted to see if I could help Alison pack.
I came in to see if I could help Alison pack.
1) I dressed and went up to Albion Gate. I wanted to buy the morning paper.
2) I did my best. I wanted to stop her.
3) He put his head out of the window. He wanted to get some fresh air.
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4) I wanted to finish the work. I required two weeks.
5) Every morning she was up early. She used to get the fire lit in the kitchen.
6) There was much talk of sending sick boys home. They wanted to escape an
epidemic.
7) They slid into the water and had a swim. They wanted to freshen up and
cool off.
8) You’d better wait outside. I want you to be at hand.
9) We had gone into the middle of Hyde Park. We didn’t want to be overheard.
10) She hurried. She didn’t want to give him time for reflection.
11) She had to pass a street of houses. She wanted to reach the park.
12) Mrs Small offered her a cup of tea. She wanted to smooth over the little
awkwardness.
13) I came here. But I don’t want to be insulted.
14) He sent his shoes to the repairs’. He wanted them to be mended.
21. Fill in the correct form of the Infinitive as a Purpose in brackets.
1) Laws were not made (break), laws were made (stay) within.
2) (Pacify) her, I held the window ajar a few seconds.
3) Sometimes you retreat in order (advance).
4) Soames put on his coat in order (be cold/neg).
5) (Supply) the needs of the new civilization a vast increase of vocabulary
became necessary.
6) (Releave) my feelings I wrote a letter to Robert.
7) She turned (face) him, laughing unhappily.
8) Diana, (pass) the time, had left her kitchen (see) whether Mr Faber was all
right.
22. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences with the Infinitive as a
Purpose.
1) The President has a team of bodyguards ..... him.
2) I didn’t have enough time ..... the newspaper today.
3) I came home by taxi. I didn’t have the energy ..... .
4) We need a bag ..... these things in.
5) I wish we had enough money ..... a new car.
6) They’ve just passed their exams. They are having a party .... .
7) I can’t do all this work alone. I need somebody ..... me.
8) They gave us some money ..... some food.
9) We shouted ..... everybody of the danger.
10) A friend of mine phoned ..... me to the party.
11) I need a few days ..... about your proposal.
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23. Read the text about the first world’s largest airship, the Hindenburg, that
crashed in 1937. Complete five sentences after reading and reproduce the
text.
The Hindenburg was designed to carry passengers and cargo over long
distances. It could carry 50 passengers accomodated in 25 luxury cabins like in
a first class hotel.
The Hindenburg was built to compete with the great luxury transatlantic
liners. It was able to cross the Atlantic in less than half the time of a liner.
It was filled with hydrogen, which is a highly flammable gas, and every
safety precaution had been taken to prevent accidents. It had a smoking room
which was pressurized in order to prevent gas from ever entering it. Special
materials had been chosen to minimize the possibility of accidental sparks
which might cause an explosion.
The cause of disaster is believed to be ignition by static electricity. The
most surprising thing is that most passengers managed to survive.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
The airship was designed to ..... .
It was built in order to ..... .
Every safety precaution had been taken to ..... .
The smoking room was pressurized to ..... .
Special materials had been chosen to ..... .
24. Translate into English using the Infinitive as a Purpose.
1) Я звонил тебе вчера, чтобы пригласить в театр.
2) Все знали, что он солгал, чтобы спасти себе жизнь.
3) Они вышли из комнаты, чтобы дать ей возможность переодеться.
4) В новом районе открыли универсам, чтобы удовлетворить
потребности покупателей.
5) Боб связался с банком, чтобы узнать, сколько у него осталось денег на
текущем счете.
6) Чтобы увеличить дивиденды, компании нужно много работать.
7) Компания использует эту методику для принятия решений.
8) Финансовые организации выбирают долговые обязятельства, чтобы
использовать их в качестве ценных бумаг.
9) Эти меры предпринимаются для того, чтобы увидеть настоящее
положение дел и далее прогнозировать трудности.
25. Translate the sentences with the Infinitive as Parantheses into Russian.
1) To tell the truth, I'm beginning to find her a bore.
2) He is acting, to say the least, rather impertinently.
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3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
To be quite frank, the speech for me was rather funny.
To put it mildly, she is just a bit inquisitive.
To begin with, there was not much to listen to.
Strange to say, he has never been in the British Museum.
When they found out I was not one of them, so to speak, they would
politely turn from me and ignore me.
8) To make matters worse, the mist has settled down.
9) To put it at its simplest, he believed that most people in power have
misjudged the meaning of nuclear weapons.
26. Translate into English using the Infinitive as Parantheses.
1) Короче говоря, они решили, что дешевле будет жить на вилле.
2) Он был груб, чтобы не сказать больше.
3) Мягко выражаясь, он был не на высоте.
4) По правде говоря, я был несколько встревожен, но теперь это прошло.
5) Он привез с собой коллекцию картин, не говоря уже о значительном
состоянии.
6) Говоря откровенно, я против длинных помолвок.
7) Короче говоря, их вина осталась недоказанной.
§5
THE INFINITIVE CONSTRUCTIONS
5.1. Complex Object with the Infinitive
Complex Object with the Infinitive is the construction in which
the object is complex consisting of a noun or a personal pronoun in
objective case plus the Infinitive: I'd like the students/them to come at 5.
Complex Object is used:
a) after the verbs of sense perception hear, see watch, feel,
observe, notice, etc.
 in the Active Voice without the particle to:
I haven’t heard anyone call me.
I felt the blood rush into my cheeks.
 and in the Passive Voice with the particle to:
She was heard to scream.
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NOTE: When the verb see has the meaning of 'understand’ and the
verb hear has the meaning of ‘learn, be told’ Complex Object
is not used:
I saw that he didn’t realize the danger.
I hear that he left for the South.
b) after the verbs denoting:
mental activity:
know, think, consider, believe,
suppose, expect, imagine, find,
feel, trust
declaring:
declare, pronounce, report
wish and intention:
want, wish, desire, mean, intend,
choose
feeling and emotion:
like, dislike, love, hate, cannot
bear
order, allow, suffer, have
order and permission:
e.g.:
compulsion:
make, cause, get, have
Everyone knows him to be admirable.
The judge pronounced the suspect to be guilty.
I want you to come and dine with me.
I dislike him to talk like that.
The teacher ordered the room to be aired.
The noise made her wake up.
The crash caused her to wake up.
EXERCISES
1. Translate the sentences with Complex Object into Russian.
1) I didn’t expect these remarks to be popular.
2) We knew some of the rumours to be nonsense.
3) He didn’t mean this to be a very long meeting.
4) Would you like me to read the manuscript aloud to you?
5) I wanted him to know that some of us were thinking about him.
6) He wished me to be present at the reconciliation.
7) No one could expect her to be happy.
8) I knew that to be true.
9) I could feel my nose bleed.
10) I felt Maggie’s hand tighten in mine.
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11) I had not heard him speak before.
12) I had never known Mr Rose behave like this.
13) What makes you think you have any talent?
14) I watched her move away from us.
15) Do you really want us to go to the theatre tomorrow?
2. Use the particle to with the Infinitive where required.
1) Tell me what you would like me ..... do.
2) Hearing the bell ..... ring he went to see who was at the door.
3) Did you feel the bridge ..... shake?
4) I don’t like you ..... say such things.
5) Put on a thicker coat, I don’t want you ..... catch cold.
6) We expect this book ..... appear on sale very soon.
7) I saw him ..... get off the bus.
8) The whole problem is so important that I would like you ..... go over the
facts once more.
9) At the Central Station, the men watched the train ..... come in.
10) We know Australia ..... be the only continent situated in the southern
hemisphere.
11) We sincerely wish good relations ..... be established between our two
countries.
12) Presently we saw him ..... emerge from the station, ..... cross the street and
..... disappear into the building.
3. Change these sentences using Complex Object as shown in the model.
Model:
I believe that he is a great artist.
I believe him to be a great artist.
1) I consider that business is very profitable.
2) The firm can’t expect that unskilled men will become experienced overnight.
3) I admit that my accusation was right.
4) I believe that the sault mine will make a bigger profit.
5) We didn’t expect that the government was running late clearing the cheques.
6) I don’t expect that he will give the reason.
7) The banker discovered that their customers were always trying to tell them a
good tale.
8) He found that the assignment of his client was difficult to fulfil.
9) We expect that at the talks they will clear up several points of the contract.
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4. Act out the dialogue containing Complex Object.
The interview takes place at the Marriage Guidance Council.
Barbara complains about her husband to the counsellor, Mrs Murray.
Mrs M.: – Come in, Barbara. Is your husband here?
B.:
– Yes, I persuaded him to come. He is waiting outside.
Mrs M.: – Do you still have rows?
B.:
– Yes, we do. I wanted to go to work again. But my husband doesn’t
want me to have a job. He never does anything in the house. He
expects me to run around and get his meals. You don’t think that’s
right, do you?
Mrs M.: – I’m not here to pass judgement. I’m here to listen.
B.:
– And I’m not his servant. Last Friday he invited his friends to come
round for a drink. He didn’t tell me to expect them. And I always have
to remind him to pick up his clothes. He is so untidy and
inconsiderate.
Mrs M.: – Barbara, Malcolm said he would like you to go back to work. He
complains you never allow him to suggest anything about the house or
the kids, that you forbid the kids to ride their bikes to school.
B.:
– But the kids are too young to ride in the traffic. When I once saw
them ride I nearly fainted. I can’t hear him even speak of such things!
5. Use Complex Object instead of the subordinate clause.
1) Have you ever seen how Paul plays golf?
2) Have you seen how she got on Glasgow bus this morning?
3) Did you see how somebody picked up Tony?
4) Did you notice how the man parked the car near our house?
5) Did you watch on TV how Phil Dilan knocked down another player?
6) Did you notice how Sally entertained the guests at the party?
7) Did you see how he fell off the wall?
8) I didn’t hear how you came in.
9) She didn’t notice how everyone got out.
10) He did’t see how the accident happened.
6. Paraphraze the sentences using Complex Object.
1) The Fund expects that Eastern governments will institute massive
programmes of public information and education.
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2) Some people expect that individual currencies will disappear and will be
replaced by international ones.
3) Until 1980s, most developing countries opposed free trade. Governments
wished their countries were industrialized in order to counteract.
4) Few analysts expect that the Prime Minister will adopt the aggressive
financial restructuring measures.
5) The Chairman said that he wished the company’s shares would resume
trading at the end of August.
6) It’s unrealistic to expect that advertising will do the major job of
communicating large number of prices.
7) The existence of large corporations showed that the classical economic
theory of perfect competition is inadequate.
7. Translate the sentences into English using Complex Obiect where possible.
1) Я хотел бы, чтобы вы объяснили мне это правило еще раз.
2) Что вы хотите, чтобы я сделал для вас?
3) Вы слышали когда-нибудь, как он поет?
4) Я слышал, что он приехал в Москву.
5) Они не видели, как я вошел в комнату.
6) Никто не ожидал, что они уедут так скоро.
7) Я знаю, что он порядочный человек.
8) Он увидел, как машина повернула за угол и исчезла.
9) Я считаю, что он ответственен за это.
10) Она увидела, что письмо не было подписано.
11) Они хотели, чтобы его пригласили на вечер.
12) Она чувствовала, как дрожит ее голос.
13) Они не ожидали, что их пошлют в Англию учиться.
14) Мы стояли у ворот, ожидая, когда прибудет машина.
15) Я слышал, как директор упомянул его имя.
16) Я бы хотел, чтобы встреча с мистером Грином была перенесена на
более позднее время.
17) Начальник отдела надеялся, что его помощник сможет найти ошибку в
декларации о доходах.
18) Я слышал, что условия поставок зерна уже обсуждены.
19) Вы не заставите нас поверить, что этот банк обанкротился. Он
считается очень надежным.
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5.2. Complex Subject (The Subjective Infinitive Construction)
Complex Subject contains the Subject complicated by the
Infinitive: Ann is said to resemble her sister. The underlined words are
the Subject of the sentence.
Complex Subject is used:
a) with the following verbs in the Passive Voice: see, hear,
think, consider, know, expect, believe, suppose, make, say,
report, allege, etc.:
He was seen to disappear in the distance.
The man was reported to have stolen the money.
The manuscript is believed to have been written in the 15th
century.
b) with the word-groups: to be likely, to be sure, to be
certain:
They are likely to be married in September.
He is sure (certain) to come.
c) with the verbs in the Active Voice: seem, appear, happen,
prove, turn out:
The experiment proved to be a failure.
They all turned out to be good friends.
They seemed to have forgotten my address.
Only yesterday we happened to see Andy.
EXERCISES
1. Paraphraze using Complex Subject.
Model:
It is known that he is a great book-lover.
He is known to be a great book-lover.
1) It was expected that the members of the Committee would come to an
agreement.
2) It was reported that many buildings had been damaged by the fire.
3) It seems that this book is very popular with children.
4) It appears that the house was built in the 18th century.
5) It happened so that he was at home at that time.
6) It proved that he was a very experienced worker.
7) It is likely that the ship will arrive tonight.
8) It is not likely that they will return soon.
9) It is unlikely that the meeting will be postponed.
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10) It is sure that they will come to London.
11) It is certain that they will be here on Monday.
12) It was likely that the price of copper would fall.
2. Put in the correct form of the Infinitive as a Complex Subject.
1) My sister is said ..... me. (resemble)
2) The book is said ..... very interesting. (be)
3) Coal in India is said ..... as far back as 1775. (work)
4) The Island of Britain is known ..... to the Roman world by Julius Caesar in
the year 55 B.C.. (reveal)
5) Latin was supposed ..... the only language worth of study, and it was studied
for practical purpose. (be)
6) His father was considered by many ..... a great man. (be)
7) Priam Farll is supposed ..... in Westminster Abbey. (bury)
8) Historians appear ..... but little of his life. (know)
9) They seemed ..... quite ..... this fact already. (forget)
10) Only yesterday we happened ..... Michael. (see)
11) The experiment proved .....a success. (be)
12) They all turned out ..... good fighters. (become)
13) He is sure ..... her. (marry)
14) This fire is certain ..... a panic in the morning. (produce)
15) They are likely ..... us soon. (forget)
16) No modern writer would be likely ..... anything of the sort. (write)
17) When a book is greatly admired and often read, the language in which it is
written is likely ..... to some extent by those who read it. (imitate)
3. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences with the Infinitive in the
correct form.
1) Lake Baikal is said ..... the deepest lake in the world.
2) The negotiations are likely ..... until Sunday.
3) The steamer is believed ..... in Istambul.
4) The cargo does not seem ..... by the storm.
5) The parties are reported ..... the problem.
6) The parties are understood ..... an agreement.
7) They are very likely ..... part in this work.
8) The results of the test seemed ..... them.
9) This plant seems ..... such equipment since 1965.
10) I happened ..... my office early that day.
11) She seemed ..... for along time.
12) They seem ..... a good time at the seaside.
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13) The price of this metal in England is stated ..... by 11.6% in September last
year.
14) The devaluation of the pound sterling is known ..... to a rise in the prices of
all the goods imported into England.
15) He is sure ...… manager of the production department at the next meeting of
the Board.
4. Put in suitable words to make Complex Subject.
1) He ..... to be inviting Roger to take a risk.
2) Human fatigue ..... to have played a part in the tragedy.
3) In that same week I ..... to have been enquiring whether certain invitations
have been sent out.
4) They ..... to be getting on a bit better.
5) He ..... to have gained all he wanted.
6) The victim ..... to have been poisoned.
7) He ..... to report on his findings to the Committee.
8) Mummy ..... to be a saint.
9) He ..... to be preparing a report on the incident.
10) The building ..... to have been damaged in the air raid.
11) What's that ..... to signify?
12) In those days a woman ..... to be as thin as a rail and as flat as a pancake.
13) He ..... always ..... to be a doctor.
14) The remark ..... to reach our teacher.
15) He ..... to make a speech there and he wanted me to hear it.
5. Fill in with the correct form of the Infinitive in brackets.
1) Competition in future is likely (be) between a small number of large
carriers.
2) Telecom Italia is expected (bid) aggressively for the company.
3) The market had got very pessimistic about interest rates but that view seems
(shift) a little in the past couple of days.
4) The appointment was intended (enhance) the credibility of the new
administration.
5) Seeboard company due to introduce competition for consumers this
September, is thought (run) at least four weeks.
6) The planned merger is likely (prove) a headache for federal and state
regulators.
7) The Minister is said (involve) in bribery.
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6. Translate the sentences into English using Complex Subject.
1) Он обязательно придет.
2) Опыт оказался неудачным.
3) Этот пожар, несомненно, вызовет панику.
4) Ожидают, что он приедет завтра.
5) Говорят, что он уехал в Париж.
6) Говорят, что президент едет в Стамбул на саммит.
7) Оказалось, что он прав.
8) Было доказано, что он прав.
9) Известно, что Ломоносов был самым крупным ученым своего
времени.
10) Он, кажется, очень упрямый человек.
11) Я оказался случайно осведомлен об этом деле.
12) Я случайно оказался в конторе, когда он пришел.
13) Он, кажется, не понимает значения этого изобретения.
14) В моем сочинении будут, вероятно, ошибки.
15) Очень вероятно, что они заключили соглашение.
16) Известно, что он придерживается другого мнения по этому вопросу.
17) Считается, что этот дом был построен около двухсот лет назад.
18) Кажется, клиент уже очень долго ждет в приемной.
5.3. The For-to-Infinitive Construction
The For-To-Infinitive construction is a complex structure
consisiting of the preposition for + Object + the Infinitive: That was for
him to explain.
It is used in all functions characteristic of the Infinitive:
Subject:
Predicative:
Complex Object:
Attribute:
Purpose:
Result:
For me to speak was impossible.
That was for him to find out.
He waited for her to speak.
The best thing for you to do is to leave at
once.
He stepped aside for me to pass.
It was too great a temptation for him to resist.
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EXERCISES
1. Make one sentence out of two as in the model.
Model:
He never swore. If he did, it was such a rarity.
For him to swear was such a rarity.
1) He left a book for me here. I was to look it over.
2) Murdock, standing at the station exit, was moving his arms. He wanted us to
stop.
3) A policeman came and pinned a notice on the gate. He wanted the people to
read it.
4) He meant to ask her where she would like to go. They planned to talk in
peace.
5) In the evening she came round. They intended to drink a bottle of wine to
her success.
6) She stepped back. She didn’t want Andy to see her.
7) The boy stood aside. He let the man go by.
8) She held out the papers. She wanted me to see them.
9) The boss cordially gave Erik his hand. He expected Erik to shake it.
2. Exchange the subordinate clause for the For-to-Infinitive constructions.
1) There is not a thing that I can eat in my cottage.
2) It was good tactics so that Roger could have a wife.
3) It was a bitter experience when Philip learned that his friend let him down.
4) He was prepared that anyone would accuse him of being cowardly.
5) It’s very good if they have an older man with plenty of experience to come
to for advice.
6) It’s unusual that he lets his impatience show through.
7) I felt advisable that he should ascertain the facts first.
8) The main problem is that this material has to be published as soon as
possible.
9) The only conclusion that he could draw was the following.
10) It must be almost unheard of if a play is performed each day under
completely different titles.
3. Translate the following sentences into English using the For-To-Infinitive
constructions.
1) Мы остановились, чтобы Майкл выкурил сигарету.
2) Машина ждала у двери, чтобы отвезти их на вокзал.
3) Чтобы студенты поняли задачу, он начертил на доске диаграмму.
4) Они взяли такси, чтобы не опоздать на поезд.
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6)
7)
8)
9)
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Пожилой человек шел медленно, чтобы не упасть.
Я сейчас же запишу номер вашего телефона, чтобы не забыть.
Он закрыл окно, чтобы мы не простудились.
Сестра отошла назад, чтобы я мог увидеть, что происходило.
Она предложила встретиться в спокойном месте, чтобы мы все могли
обсудить без спешки.
4. Use your ideas to begin the sentences with the For-To-Infinitive
construction.
1) …… for him to be without a coat.
2) …… for him to do.
3) …… for her to carry.
4) …… for the documents to be sent on time.
5) …… for him to translate without a dictionary.
6) …… for the steamer to call at Odessa.
7) …… for her to return immediately.
8) …… for you to go there.
9) …… for us to come soon.
10) …… for your sister to read.
11) …… for young men to be interested in politics.
12) …… for us to take into account.
5. Translate into English using the For-To-Infinitive construction.
1) Выяснить это должен был он.
2) Он попросил принести документы.
3) Здесь нет никого, с кем ребенок мог бы поиграть.
4) Он отошел в сторону, чтобы я смогла пройти.
5) Удовольствие сопровождать ее было так велико, что Сэм не мог ему
противиться.
6) Недостаточно времени для того, чтобы материалы были опубликованы
в этом году.
7) Вполне возможно, что этот материал будет скоро опубликован.
8) Он просил, чтобы ему переслали документы по почте.
9) Об этом должен судить читатель.
10) Им очень трудно написать такую статью.
11) Сейчас слишком поздно для того, чтобы дети шли гулять.
12) Чем больше времени требовалось официальному мнению, чтобы оно
могло определиться, тем лучше было для преступников.
13) Очень важно для компании суметь выполнить свои обязательства.
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14) Иностранным рабочим гораздо труднее занять достойное место в
компании.
15) Было бы более эффективно, если бы Центральный банк осуществлял
валютную политику.
Unit 3
§1
THE G E R U N D
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Gerund is an ing-form made from the verb and thus it has
the features of the verb, i.e. voice distinctions (active/passive),
Indefinite and Perfect forms, takes direct object (without the
preposition 'of') as transitive verbs do:
She does this work with pleasure.
She enjoys doing this work.
At the same time the Gerund has some nominal features
(features of the noun) as it has functions associated with the
functions of the noun (Subject, Object and part of a compound
Predicate):
Maintaining a car is costly.
Subject:
She objected to his smoking.
Object:
Part of a Compound Predicate: I like swimming.
Like nouns the Gerund can also be preceded by the possesive
case of nouns or pronouns: Ann's/her being honest was surprising.
§2
Form
Indefinite
Perfect
THE FORMS OF THE GERUND
Active
watching
having watched
Passive
being watched
having been watched
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The Indefinite forms of the Gerund denote simultaneous action
and Perfect forms prior action to that of the main verb:
He likes watching television.
She dislikes being criticized.
He admitted having told lies.
He denied having been informed about the time of the meeting.
NOTE: After the verbs excuse, forgive, remember, thank etc. and
after the prepositions on (upon), after, without the Gerund
Indefinite may be used to denote a prior action:
Excuse my interrupting you.
After confessing to her he was very much relieved.
§3
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GERUND
The Gerund is used as:
1) a Subject: Advertising is very helpful.
2) Part of a Compound Predicate:
All he wanted was leaving the place at once.
The baby started crying.
3) an Object: Would you mind my opening the window?
4) an Attribute: He has no plans of expanding the company.
5) Adverbial modifiers of:
a) manner: He began the lecture by explaining the general look at
the problem.
b) time: After merging with another company they became the
monopolists.
c) purpose: These devices are used for cleaning.
§4
THE USE OF THE GERUND
1. There are verbs after which the Gerund is used (not the
Infinitive). They are: enjoy, mind, suggest, fancy, imagine, admit,
deny, miss, risk, involve, avoid, keep, etc.:
I don’t fancy going out this evening.
I enjoy dancing.
Ian suggested going to the cinema.
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2. The Gerund is used after phrasal verbs:
talk about
apologise for, thank for, forgive for
think of, dream of, approve of, accuse of, suspect of
insist on, congratulate on
decide against, warn against
prevent from, stop from
feel like
succeed in
look forward to
E.g. The man was suspected of being a spy.
She apologised to me for not telling the truth.
3. The Gerund is used after following expressions: It’s no
use/It’s no good; There is no point in; It’s (not) worth; Have
difficulty; Go (go fishing, go swimming); Be/get used to; How
about (playing tennis)?
I had difficulty finding a place to live.
There was no point in waiting any longer.
She is English. She is used to driving on the left.
4. The Gerund is used after adjectives/participles with
prepositions: be interested in, be good at, be bored with, be fed
up with, be tired of, etc.:
E.g. She is not very good at learning languages.
She must be fed up with studying.
5. The Gerund is used after nouns with prepositions:
for: cause, excuse, genius, gift, motive, passion, reason, reputation,
talent;
in: advantage, belief, difficulty, experience, harm, hesitation,
meaning, object, participation, pleasure, point, purpose, sense,
skill, use;
at: amazement, astonishment, attempt, delight, irritation, pleasure,
practice, satisfaction, shyness, surprise;
about: fantasy, obsession;
to: objection, preparation.
E.g. I can't make out the reason for rejecting the offer.
Is there any advantage in learning?
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EXERCISES
1. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the Gerund from the
verbs in brackets.
1) Nobody can go on ..... without some belief. (live)
2) ..... is not the best way of behaviour in this situation. (argue)
3) He greeted me noisily, but I cut him short by ..... him the fax. (give)
4) She cannot sleep without ..... you and ..... to you once more. (see, speak)
5) She doesn’t like the thought of ..... you. (leave)
6) Do you mind ..... me your name and telephone number, please? (give)
7) I appreciated ..... to your home. (invite)
8) For many years, the banks denied ..... deposits from criminal sources.
(receive)
9) I’m tired of ..... like a silly fat lamb. (treat)
10) Jack laughed, as their ..... amused him. (bother)
11) These unhappy events occurred without his ...... . (inform)
12) Furious with his employees for ..... up late each morning, the manager
decided to have a serious talk with them. (turn)
2. Make sentences with the same meaning by using the Gerund as a Subject.
Model:
It’s important to have good friends. >
Having good friends is important.
1) It’s fun to travel by boat.
2) It’s not easy to master a foreign language.
3) His favourite pastime is to ride a bicycle.
4) It’s interesting to learn about other cultures.
5) It’s easy to talk about having high moral standards.
6) It’s very difficult to stand by your principles.
7) Our aim is to master some rules in the shortest time possible.
8) It’s hard work to ask him for help.
9) It’s obligatory to confirm the company’s profits at the end of the fiscal year.
10) It’s dangerous to be a witness in a mafia case.
3. Join the two sentences to make one sentence with the Gerund as a Subject
following the model.
Model:
Mr Truman delivers lectures. It takes a lot of time.>
Delivering lectures takes a lot of time.
1) Linda takes care for a bed-ridden woman. It’s very tiring.
2) Barbara is a nurse. It requires a lot of patience.
3) Rent smaller premises. It’s a way of saving money.
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Don’t make personal calls from the office phone. It’s forbidden.
Ann is often late. It makes the teacher very cross.
She tries to get a job at a successful company. But it is difficult.
The police try to find evidence at the crime scene. If they do, it’ll be very
convenient.
8) Don't pump a dry well. It's no use.
9) If your organisation requires frequent report, standardize the framework for
these. It's worth it.
4)
5)
6)
7)
4. Read the sentences about Michael who is going to college soon. And then
remember if you had the same or different feelings and problems.
1) Michael is scared and excited because going to college means leaving
home.
2) He is going to have an interview with the Dean of Admissions at Michigan
University. Having an interview is scaring.
3) He hasn’t made up his mind yet which University to apply to. Michael
thinks that making his own decisions is a part of growing up.
4) He doesn’t know yet what he is going to become. He writes articles for the
school paper. Becoming a writer or a journalist is his dream.
5) His father is a doctor. He wants Michael to follow in his footsteps. But
following in his father’s footsteps is not Michael’s intention.
6) Michael’s friends have applied to Columbia University. Joining them would
be great. Sharing a room at the hostel with one of them would be fun.
7) His father advises that he should think everything over carefully.
Understanding his father is very important for Michael.
8) Michael’s parents have given up a lot to save money for his going to
college. Showing respect for his parents would be very wise of him.
5. Translate the sentences into English using the Gerund as a Subject.
1) Жизнь в плохих условиях влияет на здоровье человека.
2) Создание новых рабочих мест может значительно снизить
безработицу.
3) Не стоит плакать о пролитом молоке.
4) Бесполезно качать воду из пустого колодца.
5) Не стоит даже пытаться обмануть его.
6) Учеба отнимает значительную часть его времени.
7) Открытие компании предполагает ее презентацию. Однако не стоит
тратить много денег на то, что не является продуктивным и не дает
прибыли.
8) Покупка или аренда помещения компании также требует опыта.
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9) Покупка большего по размеру помещения, чем это требуется, очень
дорого, а меньшего – создает значительные неудобства в работе.
10) Увеличение объема продаж товаров на внутреннем рынке дает фирме
больше прибыли, чем их экспорт.
6. Complete using the appropriate form of the Gerund as a Part of a
Compound Predicate from the verbs in brackets.
1) Mrs Finch enjoyed ..... (give) parties.
2) Mr Finch liked ..... (invite) to the parties.
3) His friends suddenly burst out ..... (laugh).
4) All children hate ..... (take) to the dentist's.
5) John intends ..... (buy) a new house.
6) Do you think the grass needs ..... (cut)?
7) Ann's husband can't stand ..... (shop).
8) He hates ..... (interrupt).
9) They couldn't help ..... (break) the contract.
10) Ann likes ..... (wear) a hat.
11) You'd better stop ..... (talk) on the phone for hours.
12) The manager hates urgent work ..... (put off).
7. Translate into English using the Gerund as a Part of a Compound
Predicate.
1) Терпеть не могу стоять в переполненном автобусе.
2) Прекрати шуметь. Ты разбудишь соседей.
3) Дети любят, когда им рассказывают сказки.
4) Анекдот был такой смешной, что никто не мог удержаться от смеха.
5) Тому не нравится жить в деревне потому, что там совершенно нечего
делать по вечерам.
6) Продолжайте смотреть телевизор. Я вас больше не побеспокою.
7) Мой друг предлагает путешествовать автостопом. Я не против того,
чтобы присоединиться к нему.
8) Она терпеть не может, когда с ней не соглашаются.
9) Ей нравится, когда подруги делятся с ней своими секретами.
10) Ты уже закончил составлять контракт?
8. Put in the right preposition before the Gerund as an Object.
1) They talked ..... going to college.
2) She apologised ..... being late.
3) Have you succeeded ..... finding a job yet?
4) They insisted ..... sharing the compartment.
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5) He is thinking ..... buying a car.
6) I wouldn't dream ..... going to Spain this summer.
7) My mom doesn't approve ..... playing card games.
8) We have decided ..... moving to another area.
9) We are looking forward ..... hearing from her.
10) I congratulated my sister ..... obtaining the visa.
11) They accused the young man ..... concealing some important facts.
12) They prevented the man ..... committing the suicide.
13) The police stopped everyone ..... leaving the building.
14) We thanked them ..... receiving us so cordially.
15) She never forgave her sister ..... stealing her husband.
16) They warned us ..... paying cash.
9. Translate into English using the Gerund as an Object.
1) Мы с нетерпением ждем встречи с вашей семьей в Риме.
2) Есть много трудностей, связанных с ведением такого образа жизни.
3) Правительство не смогло не пообещать снизить налоги в ближайшее
время.
4) Дождь помешал нам закончить работу в саду.
5) Банк отрицал, что участвовал в отмывании грязных денег этой фирмы.
6) Я извинился перед мистером Джоунзом, что заставил его ждать.
7) Они настаивали на том, чтобы им рассказали всю историю в
подробностях.
8) Прошлым летом ему удалось заработать достаточно денег, чтобы
сделать ремонт в квартире.
9) Он возражал против того, чтобы ехать в Лондон вместе.
10) Они предупредили нас, чтобы мы не ехали отдыхать на юг, так как там
началось наводнение.
10. Read the dialogue and complete the sentences after reading.
Ann: – Jeff, have you seen the ad in the ESL Newsletter?
Jeff: – Yes, I saw it, but I’m not interested in finding a new job. I’ve been
here since I finished school. I like working here
Ann: – Really? I’ve only been here for two years, and I’m already tired of
doing the same thing every day. I’m afraid of getting really bored.
Jeff: – Oh, come on. It’s not that bad. You’ll do the same thing there every
day.
Ann: – But the salaries are good.
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Jeff: – I’m not interested in making more money. I have enough now.
Ann: – I can never have enough. I’m going to apply for the job.
Jeff: – Good luck.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
Ann is interested in …… .
Jeff is not interested in …… .
Ann is tired of …… .
Ann is afraid of …… .
Jeff is not tired of …… .
Jeff is not afraid of …… .
Ann is interested in …… more …… .
Jeff is not interested in …… .
11. Complete and then retell the story told by Tracy about herself and her
family using Gerund from the box.
bringing, working, having, queuing, seeing, looking, meeting, living, being
My dad started (1) ..... in a steel mill when he was 15. Things are different
now, but he thinks I should start (2) ..... home some money. I get my
unemployment benefit, but that isn’t much and I’m fed up with (3) ..... for it
every Thursday. I hate (4) ..... to ask my mum and dad for money. My mum
gives me a couple of pounds for tights now and then, but she can’t stand (5) .....
me at home all day. I’ve almost given up (6) ..... for a job. I buy the local paper
every day but I’m really tired of (7) ..... through the ‘Situations Vacant’ column.
There are 50 applicants for every job. I was interested in (8) ..... a dentist’s
receptionist because I like (9) ..... people, but now I’d take any job at all. I don’t
want to leave my family and move to London. I’m scared of (10) ..... on my
own in a big city.
12. Translate the sentences into English using the Gerund.
1) Майкл привык жить пососедству с Элис.
2) Она не привыкла слушать советы других людей.
3) Анна устала от того, что приходится делать одну и ту же работу
каждый день.
4) Роб боится даже думать, что ему придется покинуть свой дом, в
котором он родился и вырос.
5) По всей вероятности, ему никогда не наскучит сидеть у компьютера
целый день.
6) Дэн сыт по горло тем, что друзья постоянно советуют ему, что делать.
7) Вы не возражаете, если моя жена будет присутствовать при нашем
разговоре?
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8) Они не могли простить мне, что зря потратили столько времени.
9) Секретарь справился с порученной работой вовремя и заслуживал
похвалы.
10) Ховард Хьюз не боялся летать на самолетах. Он несколько раз
устанавливал рекорды в скорости полетов.
11) Ему удалось сделать несколько интересных изобретений.
12) Он интересовался кинематографией, особенно интересно для него
было выпустить свой собственный фильм.
13) Он не боялся делать ошибки. Однако это привело его к тому, что он
стал банкротом.
14) Мистера Ханта обвинили в подделке финансовых документов.
15) Его давно подозревали в использовании служебного положения в
корыстных целях.
13. Complete the sentences with one of the nouns from the box.
idea, hours, procedure, criteria, rates, reason, purpose, possibility,
chance, ability, necessity, means
1) There is a ..... of entering university this year.
2) Do you know the ..... for his being late?
3) Dick has the ..... of giving up his addictions.
4) What is the ..... of his coming late at night?
5) There is a ..... of going on business to Manchester as soon as possible.
6) More precise ..... of managing and controlling stocks in companies is
generally essential.
7) Working ..... in different companies are varied.
8) The gap between saving and borrowing ..... is about 1.2%.
9) There are three or four fundamental ..... for judging advertisements.
10) The suspect attempted to use the ..... of exonerating himself.
11) The ..... of hearing the case in the court started.
12) The ..... of taking the fifth amendment had never occurred to the witness
until his lawyer mentioned it.
14. Join two sentences to make one with the Gerund as an Attribute. The first
sentence has been done for you.
1) Sally missed her chance. She refused to meet Ken.
Sally missed her chance of meeting Ken.
2) He rejected a very promising offer. Do you know the reason?
3) Mr Fink gave false evidence in the court. Will he be put the blame on?
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4) Richard and Marylin were a young married couple, they wanted to buy their
own house or an apartment. But there was no possibility at that stage of
their life.
5) They kept saving to put more money down. They had that plan.
6) Meanwhile they were looking at houses in different areas to find the house
they cared for. They had the purpose.
7) Soon they had some experience. They visited the Real estate agency, talked
to agents, learned a lot.
8) They went to the bank to find out about the mortgage to buy a house. They
needed that knowledge.
9) They wanted to get a loan. The loan officer let them know the ways to do it.
10) They had to make payments every month. There was a requirement at the
bank.
15. Put in the Gerund as an Attribute to complete the sentences about
experience, skills and abilities a manager must possess. Comment on them.
1) Managers set objectives and decide on the ways of ..... them. (achieve)
2) The latter involves the task of .....strategies, plans and precise tactics.
(develop)
3) Managers thus require abilities of ..... decisions. (make)
4) They need abilities of ..... people. (organize)
5) Managers are to have the experience of ..... and ..... the activities of the
organisation. (analise, classify)
6) No less important is the skill of ..... people to manage units and perform the
jobs. (select)
7) Managers practise the social skills of ..... people. (motivate)
8) They must have the experience of ..... meetings of the staff and of .....
speeches in order to communicate objectives to people. (hold, make)
9) Managers should practise the skill of ..... the work of their subordinates.
(supervise)
10) There is a very important ability of ..... the performance of the
organisation’s staff. (measure)
11) And last, but not least comes the skill of ..... people. (develop)
16. Complete the sentences with the Gerund in the function of an Attribute
and a suitable noun. The first sentence has been done for you.
1) A place where you can fill your petrol tank is ..… .
A place where you can fill your petrol tank is a filling station.
2) A special room where you can wait is a .... ..
3) A pill which helps you to sleep is a ..… .
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7)
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A licence which allows you to drive is a ..... .
A glove which boxers wear is a ..... .
Oil you can cook with is ..... .
A pool where you can swim is a ..... .
A boat with sails is a ..... .
The hours you spend at work are called ..... .
17. Translate into English using the Gerund as an Attribute.
1) У нее нет никакой перспективы получить эту работу.
2) У меня есть основания предполагать, что ее не примут.
3) Не могу понять причину, по которой ей не дали визу.
4) Он правильно использовал свое преимущество владения иностранным
языком.
5) Я не имел никакого представления о публикации его книги.
6) Должен ли управляющий иметь цель достичь вершины иерархии?
7) Как ты думаешь, как наилучшим образом провести свободное время в
этом месте?
8) Возможность потерять работу тревожит многих людей, привыкших к
гарантии трудоустройства.
9) Капитал является основой обеспечения богатства общества.
10) Эти меры дадут дополнительные преимущества оценки банковских
ссуд, выдаваемых промышленным предприятиям.
11) У адвоката было опасение столкнуться в этом деле с мафией.
12) Надежда найти нужные улики на месте преступления исчезла, как
только они увидели толпу людей.
18. Complete the sentences by using the Gerund as an Adverbial Modifier of
Manner. The first sentence has been done for you.
1) Philip began his report ..... (explain the situation in the North).
Philip began his report by explaining the situation in the North.
2) We will conclude the topic ..... (give some examples of how national
characteristics can affect business behaviour).
3) A dissatisfied employee may be disloyal to the company he works for .....
(divulge its secret processes or inventions to rival companies).
4) We got the project finished ..... (work sixteen hours a day).
5) Emily stayed awake the whole hight ..... (drink black coffee).
6) We show other people that we are happy ..... (smile).
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7) She tried, ..... (stare into the glass), to see what the expression was on the
man’s face.
8) Peter got out of doing the work ..... (pretend to be ill).
19. Use the prompts from the box to complete the sentences with the Gerund
as an Adverbial Modifier of Manner.
sort out business correspondence, clear up the piles of parers, inform about
the forthcoming meeting, sort out telephone calls and visitors, get in touch
with the executive, make coffee and sandwiches, suggest to take a seat,
pretend to be tired, work overtime.
1) Susan is a secretary. She starts her working day by ..... .
2) She always keeps her desk tidy by ..... .
3) Her boss often forgets things. And she helps him by ..... .
4) There are no crowds of people in the office. Susan does it by ..... .
5) If the boss is out she solves the problem by ..... .
6) If there’s too much work to do and there’s no time for lunch she can do
even without ..... .
7) She tries her best to be polite with the customer by ..... .
8) She has worked for ten years without ..... .
9) She wouldn’t have deserved her boss’s praise without ..... .
20. Complete the sentences using the prepositions by or without.
1) Sarah sat through her first lesson ..... saying a word.
2) You can't have a war ..... someone getting hurt.
3) I wouldn't do a thing like that ..... telling you.
4) Two men escaped from jail ..... climbing a wall.
5) The customer initiates an order ..... sending an order form to the sales area.
6) ..... securing the immediate future we shall have no prospects.
7) The company can be made to perform properly ..... having competent staff.
8) Business is developed ..... acquiring additional assets, subsidiaries or
ordinary long-term outside investments.
9) The production and marketing departments cannot take financial decisions
..... consulting the finance department.
10) You can expand the information in your letter ..... including more details
about the item.
11) Good management can greatly improve the resources ..... selling and
distributing the finished goods as quickly as possible.
12) The policeman rarely completed a Christmas duty ..... having to report a
suicide, usually caused by loneliness.
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21. Translate into English using the Gerund as an Adverbial Modifier of
Manner.
1) Если не привести сравнительные данные за прошедший год, отчет не
даст читателю основу для сравнения результатов в динамике.
2) Путем анализа мнений и предложений акционеров правление пришло
к выводу, что продажа активов не принесет компании достаточного
капитала.
3) Рентабельность оценивают путем соотнесения доходов фирмы с
объемом продаж, стоимостью активов и капиталом.
4) Без создания соответствующих условий для рентабельности фирмы в
ближайшем будущем, о длительной перспективе вообще не стоит и
говорить.
5) Задолженность фирмы можно измерить путем отношения размера
долга к полным активам.
6) Полиция ищет водителя автомобиля, который уехал с места
преступления, не остановившись после того, как сбил женщину.
22. Put in the suitable prepositions: before, after, on, in with the Gerund as
an Adverbial Modifier of Time.
1) ..... laying the table she brought in the tea.
2) ..... hearing the news Liz seemed excited.
3) ..... exploring the problem thoroughly the experts can make a conclusion.
4) ..... entering the building of the Academy a visitor should show his pass.
5) An applicant fills in the form ..... reading the instructions.
6) ..... sending any message the sender needs to think to confirm that there is a
need to communicate.
7) ..... lending money bankers have to find a balance between yield and risk.
8) The problem-solving meeting enables the manager to weigh one opinion
against the other ..... making a decision.
9) Layout and the effect of the immediate visual appearance is of great
importance ..... preparing sales letters.
10) ..... determining its credit policy each company examines carefully its
implications.
23. Change the sentences as shown in the model using the Gerund as an
Adverbial Modifier of Purpose.
Model: You can buy goods with money.
Money is used for buying goods.
1) You can measure value with money.
2) You can store wealth with money.
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You can sell things for money.
People used a system of barter to exchange goods.
People used cattle, grain and tobacco to exchange goods.
People needed a more practical system to exchange things.
People still use paper currency to pay for goods.
They say people will no longer use paper currency to pay for goods.
You will use only cheques, bankers’ cards, credit cards etc. to pay for goods
and services.
24. Complete the sentences using the Gerund in different functions. Put in
the suitable preposition where required.
1) ..... a school in Britain today costs only half as much as in the 1940s, said
the Minister of Education yesterday. (build)
2) ..... too economical with glue and screws can give a plenty of trouble later.
(be)
3) Miss Smith’s ..... her to the office had been in the nature of a preparation
and warning. (call)
4) ..... big prices for famous pictures is now a wealthy man’s way ..... taxation.
(pay, escape)
5) I have been blamed often ..... too easily to directors and ..... their opinions.
(yield, accept)
6) As luck would have it, he was saved ..... to make the decision. (have)
7) One of them was fined in the county court ..... his cows. (starve)
8) He promised them that no harm would come to them ..... the papers. (sign)
9) As we sat and watched them, Roger, ..... to me, said in a flat and even tone:
‘There may possibly be trouble’. (turn/neg)
25. Complete using the appropriate form of the Gerund.
1) Stark sat down without ..... . (speak)
2) He didn’t go without ..... by Amy. (congratulate)
3) After ..... more closely than usual and ..... his hair, he took the bus
downtown. (shave, brush)
4) Even a criminal must be told the nature of his crime before ..... . (convict)
5) I know everyone who is worth ..... . (know)
6) Let me tell you whose house you’ve come into without ..... or ..... . (ask,
want)
7) No one could pass in or out without ..... .(see)
8) She denies ..... to him. (speak)
9) He was ashamed of ..... even the slightest irritation. (show)
10) On ..... the house we directed our steps to the nearest shade. (leave)
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11) He didn’t remember ..... in that room. (be)
12) He liked neither ..... aloud nor ..... aloud to. (read, read)
13) The child deserves ..... . (praise)
14) I had to sound as if I didn’t mind ..... . (insult)
15) They could hardly have been successful lawyers if they had not possessed a
shrewdness that prevented them from ..... by appearances. (deceive)
26. Complete the story with the correct Infinitive or Gerund form of the verbs
in brackets and reproduce it.
A new find was about (1) ..... (star) in a picture. One scene was where the
girl was (2) ..... (jump) from a high cliff into the water. Upon (3) .....
(examine) the (4) ..... (jump) point and the (5) ..... (land) place, the girl ran to
the director and said, – "I won’t make that jump. I absolutely refuse (6) .....
(do) it. There’s only a foot of water at the bottom of that cliff." "All right,"
answered the director. "Do you think we want you (7) .....? (drown)
27. Translate into English using the Gerund.
1) Несмотря на то, что он устал, нам пришлось его побеспокоить.
2) Автору удалось построить свое исследование на здравых принципах.
3) Коллекционирование редких книг было его любимым занятием.
4) Он любит читать вслух своим детям.
5) Ребенку нравится, когда ему показывают картинки в книжке.
6) Я знаю, что он скоро возвращается из командировки.
7) Я знаю, что он уже возвратился из Москвы.
8) Она перестала отвечать на мои письма.
9) После окончания унивеситета он поехал в экспедицию.
10) Рассматривая рукопись, ученый обнаружил очень любопытный факт.
11) Он очень не любит, когда его об этом спрашивают.
12) Я не могу найти свою книгу. Помню, что положил ее на стол.
13) Я настаиваю на том, чтобы сообщение было отослано немедленно.
14) Мы говорили о том, что ее включили в список.
15) Эти слова стоит запомнить.
16) Едва ли есть люди, которые любят, когда их критикуют.
17) Они закончили проект, работая над ним по пятнадцать часов в сутки.
18) Я чувствовал себя странно, когда меня оставили одного.
19) Ей очень понравилось, что я приготовила ей виноградный сок.
20) Я предложил уехать немедленно.
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THE
PARTICIPLES
(Participle I and Participle II)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Participles (Participle I and Participle II) are Nonfinite forms
of the verb and thus have the verbal character. At the same time the
Participles possess adjectival and adverbial characteristics as they
are used in the functions consistent with Attributes and Adverbial
Modifiers as you'll see later.
Participle I can also be called an Active Participle as it forms
an active structure which can be seen if you transform it into a
clause:
The girl sitting next to me.  The girl who is sitting next to me.
Participle II can be called a Passive Participle as it forms a
passive structure which can be seen if you transform it into a clause:
The events shown in the film.  The events that are/were shown in
the film.
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THE FORMS OF THE PARTICIPLES
a) The forms of Participle I are shown in the table below:
Active
Passive
Indefinite
completing
being completed
Perfect
having completed
having been completed
The Indefinite forms of Participle I express the action
simultaneous with that of the main verb:
While completing the project we were very busy,
while the Perfect forms express the action prior to that of the main
verb of the sentence:
The project having been completed, we all went on holiday.
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b) Participle II has only one form – the 3d form of the verb:
completed, thought, expressed, placed etc.:
The idea expressed in this film is not new.
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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PARTICIPLES
There are several common functions of the Participles:
1) Attribute: Participle I: I know the reporter covering the news.
Participle II: The news covered in the report deal with the
situation in the Middle East.
2) Predicative: Participle I: Your offer sounds embarrassing.
Participle II: He sounds embarrassed.
3) Complex Object:
Participle I: I heard him playing the tune.
Participle II: I heard the tune played.
4) Adverbial Modifiers of:
a) Time Participle I: (While/when)/ Asking about the accident the
girl started crying.
Participle II: When asked about the accident the girl
started crying.
b) Comparison:
Participle I: She looked as if waiting for an answer.
Participle II: He stopped as if struck by the news.
5) Parenthesis:
Participle I: Frankly speaking, I don't know the answer.
Participle II: As mentioned above, there are three main types
of companies.
There are some functions of the Participles that do not
coincide. Only Participle I performs the functions of:
a) Manner: She stopped looking at the ad.
b) Cause: Being ill at ease, he couldn't utter a word.
Only Participle II performs the functions of:
a) Condition: If broken, her heart wouldn't stand it.
b) Concession: Though surprised, she didn't show it.
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6) Participle I and Participle II can be used in Absolute Participial
Constructions where the subject of the main clause and the subject
of the participle don't coincide (they are different):
They went to bed, the work left for the next morning.
The work being over, they went to bed.
EXERCISES
1. Complete the sentences using either Participle I or Participle II as an
Attribute from the verbs in brackets.
1) Do you know the woman ..... to Tom? (talk)
2) The boy ..... in the accident was taken to hospital. (injure)
3) The police ..... the crime are looking for three men. (investigate)
4) Some of the people ..... to the party can't come. (invite)
5) Who were those people ..... outside? (wait)
6) Most of the goods ..... in this factory are exported. (make)
7) The road ..... the two villages is very narrow. (join)
8) The police never found the money ..... in the robbery. (steal)
9) I live in a pleasant room ..... the garden. (overlook)
10) There was a big red car ..... outside the house. (park)
11) There were some children ..... in the river. (swim)
12) We've spent nearly all the money. We've only got a little ..... . (leave)
2. Make one sentence out of two using either Participle I or Participle II as
an Attribute. The first sentence has been done for you.
1) I didn't talk much to the man. The man was sitting next to me on the plane.>
I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane
2) The taxi broke down. The taxi was taking us to the airport.
3) The window was broken in the storm last night. It has been repaired now.
4) A number of suggestions were made at the meeting. Most of them were not
very practical.
5) At the end of the street there is a path. The path leads to the river.
6) Some paintings were stolen from the museum. They haven't been found yet.
7) A new factory has been just opened in the town. The factory employs 500
people.
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8) A man was arrested by the police. What was his name?
9) The company sent me a brochure. It contained all the information I needed.
3. Complete the sentences using the suitable Participle as an Attribute of the
verbs from the box.
blow, call, invite, live, offer, read, sit, study, work
1) A lot of people ..... to the presentation refused to come.
2) Life must be very unpleasant for people ..... near busy airports.
3) A few days after the interview, I received a letter ..... me the job.
4) Somebody ..... Jack phoned while you were out.
5) There was a tree ..... down in the storm last night.
6) When I entered the waiting room it was empty except for a young man .....
by the window ..... a magazine.
7) Ian has got a brother ..... in a bank in London and a sister ..... economics at
university in Manchester.
4. Use the words in brackets to make sentences with the Participles. The first
two have been done for you.
1) That house is empty. (nobody/live/in it) >
There is nobody living in that house.
2) The accident wasn't serious. (nobody/injure)>
There was nobody injured in the accident.
3) I can hear footsteps. (somebody/come)
4) The train was full. (a lot of people/travel)
5) We were the only guests at the hotel. (nobody else/stay there)
6) The piece of paper was blank. (nothing/write/on it)
7) There are regular English courses at the college. (a course/begin/next
Monday)
5. Complete the texts using appropriate Participles from the box and retell the
texts.
1)
showing, contained, bearing, based
A coin is a piece of metal, usually disc-shaped, (1) ..... letters, designs or
numbers (2) ..... its value. Until the 18th and 19th centuries coins were given
monetary worth (3) ..... on the exact amount of metal (4) ..... in them. But most
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modern coins are based on face value, the value that governments give them,
irrespective of the actual metal content.
2)
left, threatening, called, written, armed, drunken
Published recently was a paperback (1) ..... by a south London copper (2)
..... 'Policeman's Progress'. Here are some random quotes.
'It is one of the few occupations (3) ..... in present day society where a
person can arrive for work and have no idea what the day will bring. It could be
an accident, a murder, an (4) ..... robbery, arson or a request for directions. I
was called upon to chastise (5) ..... husbands (occasional success) and errant
wives (hundred percent failure). I received anonymous (6) ..... letters , phone
calls and an anonymous cake for my birthday (it was stale).'
6. Translate the sentences into English using the Participles as an Attribute.
1) Я еще не просмотрел всех журналов, присланных нам из Лондона.
2) Машины, заказанные на заводе, прибудут через несколько дней.
3) Все студенты, принимающие участие в этой работе, должны собраться
в Академии в десять часов.
4) Он положил спящего ребенка на диван.
5) Он показал нам список товаров, экспортируемых фирмой.
6) Железная дорога, соединяющая два этих района, была построена
недавно.
7) Книги, издаваемые для детей, обычно хорошо иллюстрированы.
8) Я надеюсь, что вы не повторите ошибок, сделанных в прошлом
диктанте.
9) Человек, сидевший у открытого окна, смотрел на детей, игравших в
саду.
10) Его неожиданный ответ удивил всех нас.
7. Put in the correct form of the Participles as an Attribute using the verbs in
brackets.
1) The results ..... are consistent and may be summed up in one single rule.
(obtain)
2) Of the three instances ....., only the last possesses a verbal suffix which is
regularly found in other words. (cite)
3) A proper noun is a name ..... to one particular person or thing. (give)
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4) The information ..... throws a flood of light upon the mode of action of the
human vocal apparatus. (gain)
5) The following figures, partly ..... the territory ....., illustrate the extent of
losses ..... by the fire. (cover, investigate, cause)
6) The two men ..... to were highly-placed officials. (refer)
7) At last we saw the picture so much ..... about. (hear)
8) The ruling elite in old Japan, ..... with its families to about one sixteenth of
the population, was a hereditary class of fighters, ..... to pursue any other
vocation. (amount, forbid)
9) The language processes apply not only to English, but to all languages. In
all of them you will find words ..... out, and words ....., words ..... and old
words ..... together to form new words, words ..... from other languages and
words ..... their use and meaning. (die, be born, create, put, take, change)
8. Complete the sentences using either the Participle or a clause bearing in
mind that in the function of an Attribute Participle I is usually not used to
express a past or a prior action.
1) The study was dimly lit by a candle (burn) in the ajoining room.
2) Latin was the ancestor of all the languages (mention).
3) The review is divided into three parts (follow) by a brief comment.
4) The conclusion appears reasonable that Italian (speak and write) by the
multitude of correct speakers and writers, is a compromise language
(continue) the traditions of various dialects.
5) They dined outside upon the terrace (face) Vesuvius.
6) The girl (bear) all the ups and downs of her life with great indifference,
broke down on this and burst into tears.
7) Mr.Orson told his sons to follow him into the little guest-chamber out of
which two pretty maids (arrange) the room ran out.
8) The gentleman lit his pipe and went up to the driver (unharness) the horses.
9. Translate the sentences into English using either the Participle or a clause.
1) Мне вспомнился портрет, который я видела в картинной галерее.
2) Он человек, которого все любят и которым все восхищаются.
3) Забор, окружающий сад, недавно покрашен.
4) Мы любовались звездами, мерцавшими на небе.
5) Он обратил внимание посетителей на висевшую над его головой
картину, написанную маслом.
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6) Его мать, знавшая все его привычки, убирала эту книгу подальше.
7) Его очень интересовала линия метро, которую прокладывали в
нескольких кварталах от его дома.
8) Законы, существовавшие в Америке в то время, позволяли покупать и
продавать негров.
9) Женщина отправилась в сторону канадской границы, в город,
расположенный на берегу реки.
10) Она постучала в дверь небольшой таверны. Женщина, открывшая ей
дверь, была хозяйкой.
11) Она успокоила своего ребенка, плачущего от усталости.
12) Она положила ребенка на кровать и подошла к окну, выходившему на
реку.
13) Она стояля у окна и глядела на реку, находящуюся между ней и
свободой.
14) Вдруг она увидела работорговца, купившего ее ребенка.
15) В комнате была дверь, выходившая к реке.
16) Она бросилась к реке, держа ребенка на руках, и прыгнула на большую
льдину, плывшую недалеко от берега.
17) Она смотрела на человека, стоявшего на другом берегу и молила его о
помощи.
10. Translate into English using Participle II as an Attribute.
1) На листе бумаги было несколько строк, написанных карандашом.
2) В вазе было несколько увядших роз.
3) Он не любил смотреть на посаженных в клетку животных.
4) Вот новые учебники, присланные для вашей школы.
5) Представьте себе замужнюю женщину, обреченную жить изо дня в
день без единой ссоры со своим мужем!
6) Он направился к машине, стоявшей на стоянке.
7) У них обоих была хорошая натренированная память.
11. Write out in two separate columns the word-combinations with the
Gerund and those with Participle I. Comment on them doing the
transformations as shown:
Advertising campaign – A campaign of/for advertising goods. (the Gerund)
Advertising company – A company that advertises goods.(Participle I)
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a) Advertising role, advertising firm, advertising objectives, advertising people,
advertising plan;
b) Marketing strategy, marketing agent, marketing activity, marketing people,
marketing policy;
c) Working people, working premises, working facilities, working machines,
working hours.
12. Complete the sentences with the Participles as a Predicative from the box.
astonishing, boring, convincing, demanding, disappointing, worrying,
thrilling, tempting, terrifying, touching, encouraging
1) The film ‘Titanic’ is so ....., I advise you to see it.
2) I don’t believe you to have done it deliberately. But anyway, it was
extremely ..... .
3) Your suggestion to miss the classes at university today sounds very ..... .
4) When the chairman speaks of devotion to high ideals in business he seems
quite ..... and even ..... .
5) The performance was so ..... that I could hardly stay till the end of it.
6) Even to listen to the story of your dangerous adventures is really ..... .
7) The effect of the manager’s words was ..... .
8) Mr.Jackson didn’t understand your mission. His voice sounded so ..... .
9) The situation became so ..... that we all were at a loss.
10) The fact that she can’t remember the origin of her information seems very
unusual and ..... .
13. Translate the sentences into English using the Participle as a Predicative.
1) Удивительно, что он не выполнил свое обещание.
2) Кажется, твоя работа очень утомительная.
3) Его слова показались ей оскорбительными.
4) Встреча с родными и друзьями после долгого отсутствия всегда
волнующая.
5) Звуки были настолько раздражающими, что у меня заболела голова.
6) Жизнь без путешествий стала для него скучной.
7) Условия соглашения были унизительными.
8) Было заманчивым принять такое предложение.
9) Его поведение кажется ужасным.
10) Их доводы кажутся убедительными.
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14. Make one sentence out of two using Participle I as an Adverbial Modifier
of Time. The first sentence has been done for you.
1) She finished her work. Then she went home. >
Having finished her work, she went home.
2) We bought our tickets. Then we went into the theatre.
3) They continued their journey. They did it after they had had dinner.
4) Lucy did all her shopping. Then she went for a cup of tea.
5) She found a hotel. Then she looked for somewhere to have dinner.
6) Jim was playing tennis. He hurt his arm.
7) I was watching television. I fell asleep.
8) The man slipped. He was getting off a bus.
9) I was walking home in the rain. I got wet.
10) Margaret was driving to work yesterday. She had an accident.
11) Two firemen were overcome by smoke. They were trying to put out the fire.
15. Put in the correct form of Participle I as an Adverbial Modifier of Time or
Cause.
1) ( take) ..... a key out of his pocket, he opened the door.
2) (feel) ..... tired I went to bed.
3) (be) ..... unemployed, he hasn't got much money.
4) (have-neg.) ..... a car, she finds it difficult to get around.
5) (see) ..... already the film twice, I didn't want to go to the cinema.
6) (think) ..... they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.
7) (be) ..... a foreigner, she needs a visa to stay in the country.
8) (know-neg.) ..... his address, I wasn't able to contact him.
9) (travel) ..... a lot, Sarah knows a great deal about other countries.
10) (be able) ..... to understand English, he didn't know what I wanted.
11) (spend) ..... nearly all our money, we couldn't afford to stay in a hotel.
16. Exchange the compound or complex sentences by those with the
Participles in different Adverbial functions.
1) He walked out of the room and slammed the door behind him.
2) If you want to order a vehicle, you have to pay a deposit.
3) She lay awake all night and recalled the events of the day.
4) When I tried to open the can, I cut my hand.
5) As I was anxious to please him, I bought him a nice present.
6) If you are travelling north, you must change at Leeds.
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7) Unless you pay by credit card, please pay in cash.
8) Though he admitted that he had received the stolen jewellery, he denied
having taken part in the robbery.
9) When it was viewed from a distance, the island looked like a cloud.
10) Although it was built before the war, the engine is still in perfect order.
11) Unless it is changed, this law will make life difficult.
12) If you are accepted for this post, you will be informed.
13) He is so ill that he can't go to work yet.
14) He's had been ill for a very long time, so he needs/needed more time to
recover before he can/could go back to work.
15) I have been made redundant, so I'm going abroad.
17. Put in the appropriate preposition/conjunction with the Participles as an
Adverbial Modifier.
1) ..... annoyed, he used to go to his room and lock himself in.
2) She is a terror ..... roused.
3) Here the tram lines ended, so that men returning home could doze in their
seats ..... roused by their journey's end.
4) He didn't usually utter a word ..... spoken to.
5) 'Minister?' said David Rubin, ..... surprised.
6) He had to think it over, for even ..... posted now, the letter could not reach
John till Monday.
7) Sitting there, he could not help perceiving a certain vagueness about such an
inspiration, even ..... confined to England.
8) ..... urged, he never mentioned his wound or his decoration.
9) ..... sitting there I looked at various posters.
10) She stopped speaking ..... waiting for him to speak.
11) Much of the afternoon I looked out of the window ..... thinking, but not
really thinking.
12) ..... dancing she floated, so light she was, like an eager little spirit.
18. Use the suitable Participle from the verbs in brackets.
1) (Approach) Malta Street, Soho, Soames thought with wonder of those years
in Brighton.
2) When (question), Annie answered that she was anxious about her brotherin-law.
3) (Be) a little in that line myself, I understood everything.
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4) It was a dreadful thing that he now proposed, a breach of the law which, if
(discover) would bring him into the police court.
5) She began to walk carefully, (set) heel to toe, heel to toe, and (count) her
steps.
6) This was said as if (think) aloud.
7) As if (tear) with inner conflict and indecision, he cried.
8) Her spirit, though (crush), was not broken.
19. Complete the stories with the correct forms of the Verbals and reproduce
the stories.
(A)
Once in a train a (1) well-(dress) ...... man discovered that his cigarette
case was missing and told the man next to him that he would take him to the
police at the nearest station. (2) (Look) ..... down however the (3) well-(dress)
..... man found his cigarette case (4) (lie)..... under the seat. He apologised to the
other passenger (5) (say)..... he was sorry (6) (think) ..... badly of him. 'Never
mind', said the passenger. 'You thought I was a thief and I thought you were a
gentleman. And we were both mistaken'.
(B)
An American lady (1) (travel)..... in England got into a compartment in a
(2) (smoke) ..... carriage where an Englishman was smoking a pipe. For a while
she sat quietly (3) (expect)..... that the Englishman would give up (4)
(smoke)..... . But when the train had been on the way for half an hour or so she
started (5) (cough) ..... (6) (show)..... him that she objected to his (7) (smoke).....
. At last (8) (see)..... that all her efforts (9) (attract)..... his attention were in vain
she addressed him impatiently.
'If you were a gentleman, you would stop (10) (smoke) ..... when a lady
got into the carriage'.
'If you were a lady', replied the Englishman, 'you wouldn't get into a (11)
(smoke) ..... carriage'.
'If you were my husband', said the lady, 'I would give you poison'.
'If I were your husband,' replied the Englishman, 'I would take it'.
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20. Complete the news report with appropriate Verbals from the verbs in
brackets and reproduce it.
Julian Snow, the 'Daily News' war correspondent (1) (cover) the civil war
in Mandanga, has been reported (2) (miss). He was last seen yesterday morning
(3) (drive) his Land Rover near the front line. The vehicle was found yesterday
evening , but there was no sign of him. Snow has been a war correspondent for
many years and has covered a number of conflicts, (4) (include) the Middle
East.
21. Translate the sentences into English using the Verbals.
1) Люди обычно отбирают из информации то, что им знакомо, стараясь
игнорировать или пропускать то, что является новым.
2) Отвергая понятие «социальной ответственности», М.Фридман
утверждает, что любой бизнес должен подчиняться основным законам
общества.
3) Когда выбор сделан, его уже невозможно изменить.
4) При рекламировании товаров компания возмещает затраты на другие
виды расходов.
5) Частные компании могли бы быть более эффективными, если бы они
были освобождены от давления со стороны центрального аппарата
управления.
6) Так как рынок состоит из нескольких компаний, он является очень
большим для этого вида товара.
7) Будучи очень дорогой в настоящее время, реклама все же приносит
солидный доход.
8) Если данные представить в таблице, они дадут ясную картину дел.
§4
Participial Constructions
4.1. Complex Object
Complex Object can be used with both Participle I and
Participle II:
Suddenly I heard the bell ringing.(Participle I)
I heard my name pronounced. (Participle II)
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Compared to Complex Object with the Infinitive, Complex Object
with Participle I expresses the duration of the action.
I saw him enter the house.
I saw him entering the house.
EXERCISES
1. Complete the sentences using Complex Object either with Participle I or
Participle II as shown in the model.
Model:
In the midday she heard a small bird ..... . (sing) >
In the midday she heard a small bird singing.
His face clouded when he heard his name ..... . (speak) >
His face clouded when he heard his name spoken.
1) The taxi could be seen ..... outside. (wait)
2) She had the drawing-room ..... . (redecorate)
3) She heard her heart ..... with a vague fear. (beat)
4) The darkness foud him ..... with these thoughts. (occupy)
5) For their New Year party she had all the furniture ..... out of the sitting
room. (move)
6) They wanted the Committee ..... over the weekend. (convene)
7) Mary could feel Elisabeth ..... their hopes and dreams, their relationships as
sisters. (review)
8) She averted her eyes each time she found herself ..... at. (stare)
9) She heard the musicians ..... up in the back room. (tune)
2. Translate the sentences into English using Complex Object with the
Participle.
1) Была тихая летняя ночь. Мы сидели в саду и наблюдали, как луна
медленно поднимается из-за деревьев.
2) Мы слышали, что кто-то поет в саду.
3) В детстве я часто слышал, как моя мать пела эту песню.
4) Мы увидели, что по дорожке сада идет сын нашего соседа.
5) Мы не видели его уже много лет, но часто слышали, как его имя
упоминалось в доме его родителей. Мы не раз слышали, как его мать
говорила о нем и его работе.
6) Когда вы настроите свое пианино?
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7) Я не починил часы, так как мастерская вчера была закрыта.
8) Где вы фотографировались?
9) Ему принесли бутылку вина.
10) Она считала себя помолвленной с Майклом.
4.2. Absolute Participial Construction
Absolute Participial Construction is called 'absolute' because it
has its own subject which does not coinicide with the subject of the
sentence.
a) Both Participle I and Participle II can be used in Absolute
consturctions at the end of the sentence and are translated as
separate clauses:
He smiled, some of the freshness returning to his face. – Он
улыбнулся, и (при этом) свежесть опять появилась на его лице.
He sat down with a smile, his good humour quite restored. – Он сел,
улыбаясь, (при этом) у него опять появилось чувство юмора.
b) When Absolute construction is placed at the beginning of the
sentence it has a causative meaning:
The purpose being achieved, the meeting was over. – Так как цель
собрания была достигнута, оно закончилось.
The choice made, she ran up to Tom. – Так как она сделала свой
выбор, она подбежала к Тому.
EXERCISES
1. Translate the sentences with the Participle in Absolute Constructions into
Russian and comment on their form.
1) In the library, Diana revived, her face less drawn, went through the minuet
of grumbles.
2) They set off, George swinging along with downcast eyes, his hands thrust
deep in his pockets.
3) Lord Easterfield sat down, wiping his forehead and smiling, his good
humour quite restored.
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4) We sat silent, her eyes still levelled with mine, but gradually becoming
unfocussed, as though looking past me, looking a great distance away.
5) She got up, the clothes folded over her arm.
6) Arrangements made, the apologies and thanks started over again.
7) I lay idly in a big chair, talking now and then, listening sometimes with my
eyes closed.
8) The choice made, she ran up to him.
9) The drinks ordered and the men settled on the verandah of the clubhouse,
Haydock repeated his question.
10) He gave an intimate smile, some of the freshness returning to his face.
11) Brown sat back in the leather-covered chair, his great chest protruding like a
singer’s.
12) They parted at the cabin, Scotty taking Roy on the direct rout to the Lake,
Indian Bob going back to his hunting, and Simon heading west for the little
river.
13) That being understood, the conference was over.
14) This book has been written in England with the authors in close cooperation
throughout, approximately equal parts being written in English and in
German and subsequently translated.
15) Martha had two children living, two having died in infancy.
16) They wrestled and struggled for a minute, with everybody looking at.
17) We strolled back to the camp, it being then about twenty minutes to six.
18) There being no other matters to discuss, the old man said that he was going
to bed.
19) She kept on running, her steps quickening in pace with her heartbeats.
2. Translate the sentences into English using Absolute Participial
Constructions.
1) Так как дверь и окно пустой комнаты были открыты, мы заглянули
внутрь.
2) Когда работа была закончена, он получил трехмесячный отпуск.
3) Так как было довольно поздно, мы взяли свечи и пошли наверх.
4) Послышался стук в дверь, и, так как больше некому было открыть,
Стив пошел к дверию
5) Мы гуляли одни в течение часа, так как Джордж остался в отеле,
чтобы написать письмо своей тете.
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6) Однажды утром он стоял перед витриной, почти прижавшись носом к
стеклу.
7) Если погода позволит, мы поедем завтра на пикник.
8) Они снова шли вперед; Хью спокойно покуривал свою трубку.
9) Дочь сидела молча и неподвижно, опустив глаза в землю.
10) Если не удается достигнуть примирения, приходится применять силу;
но если и сила не помогает, на примирение не остается никакой
надежды.
§5
PARENTHESIS
The Participles can be used as Parenthesis: as intended, as
mentioned above, as opposed to, bearing in mind, generally
speaking, etc.
EXERCISES
1. Match the appropriate parenthesis to the sentences on the left.
1) ....., for every manager who writes a letter or
As intended
report, there is a presupposed reader.
2) ....., publicity is any mention of a company's
As mentioned above
product that is not paid for, in any medium
3) ....., formal communications will pass up and
As opposed to advertising
down the pyramid of managemant.
4) ....., continental Europe is expected to provide a Bearing in mind
growing share of the business.
5) ....., that marketing should have contributed to Looking further ahead
the specification of the product it fills the time
and space between the ready product and its
purchase.
2. Translate the sentences into English using the Participles as Parentheses.
1) Она сказала: «Вообще говоря, я не люблю детей».
2) Судя по внешности, мужчина выглядел очень усталым и замученным.
3) Грубо говоря, можно было бы сказать, что в женщинах его привлекали
юность и надежда.
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4) Говоря о преступности, могу предложить тебе интересную книгу.
5) Строго говоря, извиняться было необязательно.
6) Подводя итог, следует сказать, что компаниям нужна государственная
поддержка.
7) Как было показано выше, надеются, что эта фирма получит деньги за
счет частных инвестиций.
8) Как и ожидалось, этот союз не оказался приемлемым с коммерческой
точки зрения.
9) По сравнению с другими предприятиями, наши успехи не так и плохи.
REVIEW EXERCISES
1. Put in the particle to where required.
1) You’d better ..... hurry. You don’t have lots of time ..... decide.
2) I’m the manager. I’m supposed ..... be worried about your being late.
3) It’s up to you ..... decide your own future.
4) They were talking so loudly. He couldn’t but ..... overhear them.
5) I’d prefer ..... choose my own career.
6) Mary would sooner ..... remember that day than forget it.
7) George is very upset. You’d better ..... leave him alone.
8) He had nothing left ..... do but ..... listen to their talking business.
9) I can’t find my keys. I must ..... have left them in the car.
10) Why not ..... come and ..... see Ann in the hospital?
11) The detective couldn’t but ..... appreciate the fact that Paul had rescued him.
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Infinitive from the
verbs in brackets.
1) There was nothing ..... for. (wait)
2) Ann put the fur coat on and turned round ..... . (appreciate)
3) He appeared ..... plenty of money, which was said ..... in South African
diamond digging. (have, gain)
4) Every feature seemed ..... since he saw her last. (sharpen)
5) Lady Verindah was the first person ..... his attention or ..... by him. (attract,
attract)
6) I suppose Mr Jelleby had been more talkative and lively once; but he
seemed ..... long before I knew him. (exhaust)
7) Dave seemed ..... Stephanie, waiting for her ..... the first move. (watch,
make)
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8) He is said ..... a small fortune. (put away)
9) The next thing ..... is to move away from this town. (do)
10) Her age was difficult ...... .(guess)
11) My mother and I are always happy ..... you. (see)
12) I found Mrs Smith hard ..... . (accept)
13) For a few moments, she seemed ..... on the edge of choice. (stand)
14) He is not a man ..... . (ignore)
15) Everything you’ve planned ..... is sensible. (do)
3. Translate into English using the Infinitive.
1) Было приятно гулять по тенистому саду в жаркий июльский день.
2) По правде говоря, я читал эту книгу в переводе.
3) Он достаточно хорошо знает английский язык, чтобы перевести такую
статью.
4) Первое, что надо сделать, – это выписать новые слова из текста.
5) Бесполезно спорить с вами; вы очень упрямы, чтобы не сказать
больше.
6) Никогда не поздно признать свою ошибку.
7) Охота оказалась хуже, чем они ожидали.
8) Мы хотим, чтобы каждый человек имел гражданские права.
9) Казалось, он любил своих детей, но он был слишком легкомысленным,
чтобы подумать об их будущем.
10) Случилось так, что Джордж и его сестра были куплены одним и тем
же человеком.
4. Complete the sentences using the appropriate Gerund or Infinitive form.
1) After ..... more carefully than usual he went to the bank. (dress)
2) There's vivid happiness in merely ..... alive. (be)
3) Your tie needs ..... . (tighten)
4) I wouldn't say such a thing without ..... sure. (be)
5) There was nothing ..... . (fear)
6) He is said ..... John. (rescue)
7) His idea was easy ..... . (understand)
8) He appeared ..... a lot of money. (earn)
9) It's a chance ..... . (miss/neg.)
10) She is hardly ..... manager. (appoint)
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5. Put in the prepositions/particles where required.
1) I promised them that no harm would come to them ..... concluding the
contract.
2) It was clearly seen that the director was speaking ..... thinking.
3) The story is boring ..... be admired.
4) Who is ..... blame ..... this terrible mistake?
5) She denied ..... having stolen the money.
6) I had little hope ..... ever learning the truth.
7) Jane suggested ..... going to the cinema ..... ..... staying at home.
8) I now regret ..... having said what I said.
9) Did he have any special reason ..... going?
10) He has the reputation ..... being conservative.
11) I saw no harm ..... calling at 9 o'clock in the evening.
12) ..... receiving the Royal assent the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.
13) Government departments are responsible ..... implementing government
policy.
14) There is no difficulty..... understanding that the law is necessary.
15) A criminal case is brought against a person accused ..... having committed a
crime.
16) The plaintiff starts the lawsuit ..... filling a paper called a complaint.
17) If you need a barrister, you never see him ..... your solicitor being with him.
18) Shall I tell them or you would rather they ..... know?
19) We’d like ..... have gone on holiday but we didn’t have enough money.
20) The attorney was made ..... play the tape.
6. Translate the sentences into English using either the Gerund or the
Infinitive.
1) Было неразумно с моей стороны говорить об этом за обедом.
2) Найти хорошую прислугу в такой ситуации было непросто.
3) Все, что вы запланировали сделать, целесообразно.
4) Они собирались сказать Тревору то, что он больше всего боялся
услышать.
5) Он устроил все так, что мы встретились с ним в тот вечер.
6) Какое-то время казалось, что компания стоит на грани банкротства.
7) Они обвиняли Ричарда в том, что он стал главой отдела, не имея опыта
работы в сфере перевозки грузов.
8) Майкл что-то сказал о том, что она была хорошим адвокатом и была
способна справиться с этим делом.
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9) Член Совета директоров извинился за опоздание.
10) Джека обвинили в получении денег по фальшивому паспорту.
11) Он забыл, отправил ли он сообщение.
12) Стив отрицал, что убил своего друга.
7. Put in the appropriate Verbals into the story and the interview about lorry
hijackings using the verbs in brackets. Reproduce them.
(A)
The Road Transport Industry is becoming increasingly (1) ..... (concern) about
lorry (2) ..... (hijack). The hijackers seem (3) ..... (be) well-(4) ..... (inform). The
gangs concentrate on trucks (5) ..... (carry) high-value marketable loads.
Drivers have now been forbidden (6) ..... (pick up) hitch-hikers, and have been
warned against (7) ..... (be) careless when (8) ..... (park) in motorway service
areas. Yesterday’s (9) ..... (hijack) on the M6 was the fourth in the area this
month.
(B)
Inspector Waterman is interviewing Stan Fletcher, the driver of the (1).....
(hijack) truck.
Inspector: – Now, Mr Fletcher. How did you manage (2) ..... (lose) your
truck?
Stan:
– OK. I was driving down the M6 from Scotland (3) ..... (carry)
whisky in cases. I decided (4) ..... (stop) at the station. I stopped
(5) ..... (get) some diesel. Then I went (6) ..... (make) a telephone
call. I was talking to my wife on the phone when I saw the lorry
(7) ..... (go) past me.
Inspector: – Had you remembered (8) ..... (lock) the cab door?
Stan:
– Yes, I always remember (9) ..... (lock) it. And I remember (10)
..... (lock) it on this occasion. But I can’t remember (11) .....
(check) it.
8. Complete the text using appropriate Nonfinite forms of the verbs in
brackets and retell the text.
A conventional or cellular office is a series of rooms (1) ..... (separate)
from each other by solid walls. (2) ..... (compare) to it, an open plan office
contains a (3) ..... (wait) area with a portable screen partly (4) ..... (separate) it
from the Computer area on the right. The left-hand side is occupied by the Sales
staff – the Manager (5) ..... (sit) in the far corner and several (6) ..... (remain)
persons (7) ..... (space out), with a couple of screens (8) ..... (break) up the area
nearest the central pathway. On the right at the far end is the General Office
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once again only partly (9) ..... (separate) off by a movable screen and some (10)
..... (file) cabinets. Strategic plants’ (11) ..... (position) heightens the illusion of
separation. The overall effect of (12) ..... (have) everyone in one room is that
more people can be accommodated, (13) ..... (compare) with a cellular
arrangement, and change or expansion is relatively easy (14) ..... (do).
9. Complete the sentences using the correct Participle form.
1) I hated the sound of rain ..... on the roof. (patter)
2) She looked at the name ..... on the title-page. (write)
3) ..... his car, he remembered that he hadn’t lunched. (garage)
4) When ..... to herself she spent her time at her writing desk. (leave)
5) Deeply ....., he rose and left the room. (affect)
6) ..... to read, think or work, she asked Liddy to stay and have breakfast with
her. (be able/neg)
7) She didn’t speak, ..... with the sense of silent confidence. (fill)
8) They were indeed old friends, ..... at school together. (be)
9) ..... long ago, the manuscript was ellegible. (write)
10) About two-thirds of all taxes ..... go to the federal government. (collect)
10. Complete the sentences to form Participial constructions.
1) It ..... now pretty late, we left. (be)
2) She has found me ....., but I have found her ..... . (alter/neg, change)
3) She could feel her hands ..... exceedingly. (tremble)
4) The dog heard his name ..... through the open door. (pronounce)
5) You can get your clothes ..... from Europe. (send)
6) Weather ....., we shall go to the beach tomorrow. (permit)
7) They were walking on again, with Brian ..... calmly. (talk)
8) Mary sat without moving, with her eyes ..... on the portrait. (fix)
9) The Constitution sets the basic form of government: three separate
branches, each one ..... powers over the others. (have)
11. Translate the sentences into English using Participles where possible.
1) Человек, ожидающий вас, приехал с Ближнего Востока.
2) Человек, ждавший вас, просил ваш номер телефона.
3) Книги, которые заказывают здесь, обычно пересылаются по почте.
4) Человек, заказавший книги, придет завтра.
5) Он был так серьезно болен, что не мог вернуться на работу в течение
месяца.
6) Хотя он очень устал, он лег спать поздно.
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7) Так как было очень тепло, дети спали на открытом воздухе.
8) Корабль медленно плыл вдоль берега Белого моря; сотни птиц летали
над ним.
9) Было очень темно, и на небе не было ни одной звезды.
10) Когда солнце село, туристы развели костер.
11) Журналисты и репортеры известны во всем мире как люди, не
выказывающие должного уважения к правительству.
12) Существуют государственные агенства, сформированные для того,
чтобы управлять общественными службами.
12. Put in the appropriate preposition/conjunction /particle where required.
1) By 1988 the cost ..... keeping someone in prison was over 250 dollars a
week.
2) ..... accepting office the Prime Minister is to form a government.
3) ..... qualify as a barrister you must take the exam of the Bar Council.
4) It the jurors hear the discussion about the law, it can interfere with their
ability ..... decide the facts in an impartial way.
5) Because there are many cases ..... be heard, judges encourage people to
come to an agreement in their case before trial.
6) A brand has a place in people's mind as a brand, whereas a mere product is
simply a way ..... fulfilling a physical need.
7) In a competitive economy, there is a clear theoretical advantage ..... being a
brand.
8) Market challengers attempt to increase their market share ..... attacking
either the leader or some market followers.
9) Public relations are concerned ..... maintaining the image of a company
product.
10) In such circumstances, producers will not be interested ..... making new
investments.
11) It is worth ..... recalling now that British manufacturing has been damaged
by sterling's weakness.
12) The company should take the blame ..... not managing expectations better.
13) The production and marketing departments cannot take financial decisions
..... consulting the finance department.
14) ..... having a single production department is generally inefficient.
15) Production control methods are involved ..... ensure good material flow.
16) ..... determining its credit policy each company examines its intentions
carefully.
17) ..... determined, the credit policy should be carefully stated.
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18) ..... advertising the company saves some other costs.
19) ..... put at risk by investing, the company is naturally eager to recover those
funds as soon as possible.
20) ..... making a presentation to a small group of people, it is useful to have
some sort of drawing to illustrate what you mean.
21) ..... evaluating the figures the financial manager presents, the directors must
weigh the pros and cons.
22) The campaign is called a failure ..... achieving no results.
23) Teams are often not nery good ..... making decisions.
24) Many figures can be meaningful ..... compared.
25) People expect individual currencies ..... disappear and be replaced by
international ones.
26) It is necessary ..... the government to create regulatory bodies.
27) In North America, M&A activity reached a great pace, ..... 1,600 deals
completed.
13. Put in the appropriate Nonfinite form of the verbs in brackets.
1) He was made ..... . (comply)
2) He couldn't but ..... Jane's assistance. (appreciate)
3) There was no time for the goods ..... . (examine)
4) What made him ..... that the policeman had managed his fingerprints?
(think)
5) ..... a law about equal rights doesn't necessarily mean that women get them.
(pass)
6) ..... doesn't count so much in politics as outsiders might think. (like)
7) To read his novel was like ..... in a lake so clear that you could see the
bottom. (swim)
8) ..... in that communion was like being born an Englishman. (breed)
9) I'm supposed ..... to a meeting now .(go)
10) Ann heard her sister ..... the room. (enter)
11) They were seen ..... out of the hotel early in the morning. (check)
12) I'd rather ..... than travel by train. (drive)
13) You'd better ..... the tree, or they'll see you. (climb)
14) The attorneys insisted on Mark's ..... their questions. (answer)
15) The lawyer was expected ..... by Mark. (contact)
16) A mafia hitman had instructions ..... Mark. (kill)
17) ..... by mafia was very terrifying. (chase)
18) ..... of what might happen to him and his family Mark refused to testify. (be
afraid)
19) ..... the perfect crime, he became careless and began to make mistakes.
(commit)
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20) The most often ..... remark about statistics is probably: 'There are lies,
damned lies and statistics'. (quote)
21) The sale of expensive goods is likely ...... . (restrict)
22) The existence of large corporations showed the classical economic theory of
perfect competition ..... inadequate. (be)
23) The Conservative party believes in free enterprise and the importance of a
capitalist economy, with private ownership ..... to state control. (prefer)
14. Translate the sentences into English using the appropriate Infinite forms
of the verb.
1) Любая организация, имеющая дело с бизнесом, делает две вещи: она
предоставляет товары или услуги, необходимые потребителю.
2) Условия, созданные на предприятии, сделают работу более
эффективной.
3) У нас не будет далеких перспектив, если не обеспечить ближайшее
будущее.
4) Иногда стоит включать в доклад вопросы.
5) Не стоит плакать из-за пролитого молока.
6) Эти мероприятия проводятся для того, чтобы дать менеджерам
возможность быстро увидеть настоящее положение дел.
7) Компания использует эту методику для принятия наилучших решений.
8) Совет директоров пришел к компромиссу, оставляя у себя часть
годового дохода, а остальную часть выплачивая в качестве
дивидендов.
9) Найдется очень небольшое число покупателей, которые
просматривают каждое рекламное объявление прежде, чем решить, где
делать покупки.
10) Если данные представить в таблице, они дадут генеральному
директору ясную картину.
11) Читая газету, я услышал, как в дверь позвонили.
12) Книги, заказанные в прошлом месяце, еще не пришли.
13) Выводимые заключения основываются на последних находках.
14) Известно, что язык, на котором говорили эти племена, был
германским.
15) Мальчик взял пятую поправку, обеспечивающую защиту свидетелей.
16) По всей вероятности, адвокату, имеющему информацию, опасную для
мафии, будут угрожать.
17) Так как не было доказательств того, что мальчик разговаривал с
убитым на тему, относящуюся к данному делу, судебное слушание
было прекращено.
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18) Они не хотели, чтобы их прерывали.
19) Когда вы ожидаете прибытие товаров?
20) Говорят, что бумажные пакеты обеспечивают надежную защиту
товаров от мороза.
21) План оказался очень удачным.
22) Он, кажется, знает причину задолженности этой фирмы.
23) Они, вероятно, заключили договор.
24) Кажется, груз не был поврежден во время шторма.
25) Я слышал, как грузовик подъехал к дому.
26) Никто не ожидал, что это случится.
27) Так как семья Марка была в опасности, дело требовало особой
осторожности.
28) Закрыв дверь гостиной, Анна подождала немного, погруженная в свои
мысли.
29) Анна, услышав его шаги, побежала вниз по лестнице встретить его.
30) Так как мистер Скимп был стройным, он выглядел молодо.
31) Так как я работал в этой фирме некоторое время, я знал о ее
проблемах.
32) Она молчала, разглядывая свои руки.
33) Это было сказано так, как будто он думал вслух.
34) Вообще говоря, я не считаю себя оптимистом.
35) Когда Энни стали расспрашивать, она дала понять, что не вымолвит ни
слова.
36) Ее дух, хотя и был подавлен, не был сломлен.
37) Прочитав конспект лекций, Ник считал, что готов сдавать экзамен.
38) Вернувшись после учебы в университете, он разработал принципы
подбора кадров.
39) Занимая должность начальника отдела в течение семи лет, он не
изменил своей привычке вежливо разговаривать с персоналом.
40) Она терпеть не может, когда ее заставляют ждать.
41) Ей надоело делать одну и ту же работу каждый день.
42) Письмо было неразборчиво, как будто было написано в спешке.
43) Судья потребовал, чтобы присутствующие в суде говорили только
тогда, когда к ним обращались.
44) Хотя мы и удивились появлению босса на работе в столь ранний час,
мы не показали этого.
45) Мы бы хотели, чтобы потери вашей компании были официально
подтверждены.
46) Честно говоря, дела у нас идут неважно.
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47) Эта телефонная компания занимает стратегически важную позицию,
только «Америтек» угрожает ее западным границам.
48) Как было показано выше, ожидается, что компания получит деньги за
счет частных финансовых инвестиций.
49) Другими словами, ограниченная ответственность дает членам
компании большую безопасность в случае банкротства.
50) Экономика погрузится в очередную фазу спада, при этом будет
производиться меньше товаров.
PROGRESS TEST
1. Put in the correct form of the Infinitive choosing from A, B or C.
1) There was nothing now ..... for.
A) to wait
B) to be waiting
C) to be waited
2) She put on her wedding dress and turned round ..... .
A) to be admired
B) to be abmiring
C) to admire
3) He appeared to have plenty of money, which was said ..... for a couple of
years at that company.
A) to be saved
B) to save
C) to have been saved
4) Stan seemed ..... silence intently, waiting for Susan to dismiss the subject.
A) to keep
B) to be keeping
C) to have been keeping
5) For the last few days she happened ..... to nobody but strange men.
A) to talk
B) to be talking
C) to have been talking
6) He is said ..... away a small fortune. So, he is safe.
A) to put
B) to have put
C) to be put
7) She couldn't help but ..... thankful for what her uncle had done for her sake.
A) to feel
B) feel
C) be feeling
8) You'd better ..... me back to my parents at once, or they' ll be really angry
with you.
A) take
B) to take
C) be taken
9) I'd rather ..... than ask him for another penny.
A) die
B) to die
C) to be dying
10) Jackie felt her blood ..... in her veins when she saw what was left of the
house.
A) to freeze
B) freeze
C) have frozen
2. Complete the sentences choosing the verbs from A, B or C.
11) We ..... to leave the building as soon as possible.
A) hoped
B) succeeded
C) dreamed
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12) Fred ..... in solving the problem.
A) failed
B) succeeded
13) I ..... to going away next week.
A) hope
B) am thinking
14) Mary ..... to buy me a drink.
A) promised
B) insisted
15) The police ..... the criminal lie on the ground.
A) forced
B) allowed
C) looked forward
C) am looking forward
C) objected
C) made
3. Complete choosing the right preposition from A,B or C.
16) The President began his speech ..... explaining his point of view on the
situation in the area.
A) in
B) by
C) with
17) Rachel seemed upset ..... hearing the news.
A) after
B) before
C) by
18) Melany left the company after her unsuccessful interview ..... being
confused.
A) by
B) without
C) with
19) In many countries of the Middle East husbands prevent their wives .....
taking a job outside their homes.
A) against
B) of
C) from
20) Furious with his employees ..... turning up late each morning, the director
decided to have a serious talk with them.
A) at
B) for
C) on
21) Nothing is gained ..... delaying.
A) without
B) in
C) by
22) The Foreign Minister was accused ..... interfering in the political affairs of
another state.
A) of
B) for
C) with
23) Mary wouldn't dream ..... going to Spain.
A) of
B) about
C) on
24) We were warned ..... signing any contract with the company without a
lawyer.
A) about
B) against
C) from
25) ..... discussing the future contract a lot of factors are to be taken into
consideration.
A) in
B) by
C) at
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4. Complete with the correct form of the Verbals choosing them from A,
B or C.
26) When Paul went out he remembered ..... the letter. He put it into the mail
box.
A) posting
B) having posted
C) to post
27) Jane regrets ..... the firm after twenty years.
A) to leave
B) leaving
C) having been left
28) After approving the agenda we went on ..... finance.
A) to discuss
B) discussing
C) discuss
29) Angela enjoys ..... tricks at people.
A) to play
B) to have played
C) playing
30) Julia has been ill but now she is beginning ..... better.
A) to get
B) getting
C) be getting
31) You are looking great. You seem ..... weight.
A) to lose
B) losing
C) to have lost
5. Complete the sentences using the correct form of Participles from the verbs
in brackets.
32) ..... seven hundred miles, he was now near the border of the United States.
(travel)
33) There was a silly smile ..... about the corners of his mouth. (play)
34) He had a beautiful house, and ..... a man of taste he had furnished it
admirably. (be)
35) ..... him by his figure and his movements, he was still young. (judge)
36) ..... by the beauty of the twilight, he strolled away from the hotel. (stir)
37) For a moment the trio stood as if ..... to stone. (turn)
38) Cecilia had heard very little..... in her own thoughts. (absorb)
39) ..... he went out. (dine)
40) If ..... to myself, I shouldn't lose my chance. (leave)
41) Thus absorbed, he would sit for hours ..... no interruption. (want)
42) She considered herself ..... to Mr Bennet. (engage)
43) It ..... now too dangerous to stay in the car any longer, Mark was waiting for
a chance to escape. (be)
44) He sat with his feet ..... on the chair. (put)
45) If ....., she slammed the door. (annoy)
46) Wnen ....., she never objected. (tell)
47) Douglas ..... to prove that he was right, reminded him of the promise.
(determine)
48) She looked at Mike as if ..... of his manners. (disapprove)
49) While ..... the message she thought what she should tell the manager. (read)
50) Let them have the details ..... . (settle)
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6. Translate the sentences into English using Nonfinite forms of the verb
where possible.
51) Я не могу не согласиться с вами.
52) По правде говоря, я не читал эту книгу.
53) Он первым прервал молчание.
54) Я не ожидал, что вы уедете так скоро.
55) Я всегда считал их своими друзьями.
56) Ник видел, как она вошла в читальный зал.
57) Известно, что римляне построили на Британских островах хорошие
дороги и крепости.
58) Едва ли его назначат главным бухгалтером.
59) Кажется, он работает над статьей уже две недели.
60) Говорят, что это здание было построено в ХVII веке.
61) Первое, что мы должны сделать – это заказать билеты.
62) Им трудно угодить.
63) Он остался без денег, и о нем некому было позаботиться.
64) Я бы не хотела, чтобы ты рассказывал кому-нибудь, что я сказала.
65) Мне хотелось вчера пойти на концерт, но это было невозможно.
66) Ты не возражаешь, если я немного посижу в твоей комнате?
67) Когда приговор был объявлен, обвиняемый не мог не заплакать.
68) Я не помню, что одолжила тебе деньги.
69) Сэм не ожидал, что Ричард прыгнет в водопад.
70) Анна сделала вид, что не видит меня, когда она встретила меня на
улице несколько дней тому назад.
71) Именно полиция отвечает за контроль таких дел, как превышение
скорости и неосторожное вождение.
72) Королева имеет власть помешать любому политику установить
диктатуру.
73) У вас есть жалоба, которую вы можете выставить?
74) Джордж изобрел новую машину, которая, как было известно,
приносила его хозяину большую прибыль.
75) Мягко выражаясь, он не сказал вам всей правды.
76) Короче говоря, их вина осталась недоказанной.
77) Трэйси терпеть не могла стоять в очереди за пособием по безработице.
78) Ситуация была настолько комичная, что никто не мог удержаться от
смеха.
79) Мои друзья любили путешествовать автостопом.
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80) Директор извинился за то, что не выполнил свое обещание.
81) Наконец мне удалось сдать экзамен по экономике.
82) Я подумываю над тем, чтобы купить новый цветной телевизор.
83) Я боялась опоздать на поезд.
84) Ему сейчас бесполезно звонить. Его нет дома.
85) Игра в футбол занимает у Стива все его свободное время.
86) Создание новых рабочих мест в данном регионе снизит уровень
безработицы.
87) Следователи настаивали на том, чтобы Марк дал показания.
88) Джек связался с банком, чтобы узнать, какая сумма денег осталась на
его текущем счете.
89) Все знают, что он достаточно опытный корреспондент, чтобы не
делать грубых ошибок при подготовке материала.
90) Десять месяцев прошло после подписания контракта.
91) В чем заключается причина вашего недовольства?
92) При объявлении результатов голосования среди членов Совета
директоров возникло недовольство.
93) Возможность потерять работу тревожит многих людей, привыкших к
гарантии трудоустройства.
94) Эти меры дадут дополнительные преимущества для оценки
банковских ссуд, выдаваемых промышленным предприятиям.
95) Капитал, также как и навыки, которыми владеют люди, являются
основой обеспечения богатства общества.
96) Греция предпринимает меры, обеспечивающие ее присоединение к
общеевропейской валюте.
97) Западноевропейское законодательство имеет то преимущество, что
оно было проверено и оказалось дееспособным.
98) У вас есть право продать активы компании.
99) Обычно успех гарантирован той компании, которая первой заняла
нишу на рынке.
100) Деятельность всякой организации – это деятельность людей,
направленная на достижение их целей.
Total: 100/_______
Chapter 9
NUMERALS
ENTRY TEST
1. Spell out the numbers.
1) 700, 000
2) 1,502
3) 500,097
4) 203,610
5) 4,500,700,000
2. Render the ways of reading the dates in speech.
1) 1100
2) 1999
3) 1905
4) 3000 B.C.
5) 2010
3. Give ordinals to the following cardinals.
1) two
6) eighteen
2) four
7) nineteen
3) five
8) twenty
4) eight
9) twenty-one
5) nine
10) thirty
4. Spell out the reading of the following numbers.
1) 325
2) 719
3) 3,077
4) 101 passengers
5) 600 men
6) Dial 7050 and ask for extension 90.
7) Borg leads in tennis by 30-0.
8) 1/8
9) 3/8
10) 1 4/9
11) 2/3 of the population
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12) 220/408
13) 7/10 mile
14) 0.5
15) 3.375
16) 1600 B.C.
5. Proofread the following sentences for errors in expressions of numbers.
1) 3,042 voters selected Ross.
2) She was 45 years old.
3) I agree 99 %.
4) 135 men and 118 women joined the club last year.
5) A 3rd baby cried.
6) At the spring graduation ceremonies, the university awarded over 2,000
bachelors’s degrees.
7) Please, refer to page 184 in chapter six of your history book.
8) At 8 the gong sounded for supper.
9) The show was visited by 1.525 people.
10) Three thousands of pounds.
11) Eleven thousand a hundred visitors.
12) Paper measuring 14 by 17 inches can be used.
13) A sample schedule appears on page five.
14) Private property worth $2.500.000.
6. Translate into English (in writing). Spell out the numbers when necessary.
1) Ежегодно миллионы людей умирают от голода.
2) Я ему говорил это сотни раз.
3) Он заплатил несколько миллионов долларов.
4) Это пятый трамвай?
5) Прочитайте снова пятый урок.
6) Вы мне должны 281 доллар.
7) 7 – счастливое число.
8) Он живет в восьмой квартире.
9) 400 людей принимают участие в Конгрессе.
10) 42 доллара и двадцать пять центов покрыли все его расходы.
11) 13 человек были из Калифорнии.
12) Тебе понадобится дюжина (12) яиц, чтобы сделать этот торт.
13) Он был сто первым клиентом.
14) Я обычно еду на работу десятым автобусом.
15) На этой улице больше 250 домов.
16) В 358 г. до н.э. они завоевали остров.
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17) 18 лет – это прекрасный возраст.
18) Книга была опубликована в семидесятых годах.
19) Они остались на четверть часа.
20) Десятая часть населения неграмотна.
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NUMERALS. MEANING AND USE
The numeral is a part of speech indicating number absolutely
(five centuries) or relatively to other persons and things in a series (the
fifth century). Accordingly numerals are divided into cardinal and
ordinal numerals (or cardinals and ordinals).
Cardinal numerals (one, two, five, etc.) indicate the exact number
and are used in counting as in five books, or in reading indications as
in page 6 (six), chapter 11 (eleven), No 24 (twenty-four), flat 51 (fifty-one).
(Cf., however, Russian where both cardinals and ordinals are
possible: страница шесть и страница шестая; глава одиннадцать и
глава одиннадцатая; номер двадцать четыре и номер двадцать
четвертый, квартира пятьдесят один и квартира пятьдесят
первая).
Cardinals may be simple words (numerals from one to twelve and
the words hundred, thousand and million), derivatives with the suffix teen (from thirteen to nineteen) and –ty indicating tens as in twenty,
thirty, etc., and composits spelt with a hyphen as twenty-one, thirtytwo or written separately as two hundred and forty-five.
NOTE:
a) the use of the conjunction and in a composite after the word
hundred before the last word, in this case it is forty-five.
b) the use of the words hundred, thousand, and million: when
used of a definite number (or the word several) – they are
never made plural: six hundred men, two hundred times,
several million dollars (note also the lack of the preposition of
in this case).
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If these words are used to convey the idea of a large number,
they must be made plural (note the use of the preposition of):
hundreds of people; I’ve told him so hundreds of times. Millions of people
die every year from starvation.
The expressions dozen and score follow the same rules: a dozen
eggs but dozens of eggs.
c) The plural forties denotes an age or a period between 40 and 50;
similarly with fifties, sixties, etc.: She was a good-looking woman in
her forties. The book was published in the seventies/in the ’70s/in the
1970s.
Ordinal numerals (first, second, etc.) show the order of
persons and things. Ordinals (with exception of the first three – first,
second, third) are formed by means of the suffix –th. Generally, they
are used with the definite article: the sixth, the eighth but sometimes
with the indefinite article when they do not show a definite order but
have the meaning ‘one more’: a third baby cried.
Examples of cardinals and ordinals are presented in the
following list.
0 nought, etc.
1 one
1st first
2 two
2nd second
3 three
3rd (3d) third
4 four
4th fourth
5 five
5th fifth
6 six
6th sixth
7 seven
7th seventh
8 eight
8th eighth
9 nine
9th ninth
10 ten
10th tenth
11 eleven
11th eleventh
12 twelve
12th twelfth
13 thirteen
13th thirteenth
14 fourteen
14th fourteenth
15 fifteen
15th fifteenth
16 sixteen
16th sixteenth
17 seventeen
17th seventeenth
18 eighteen
18th eighteenth
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19 nineteen
19th nineteenth
20 twenty
20th twentieth
21 twenty-one, etc.
21st twenty-first, etc.
30 thirty
30th thirtieth
40 forty
40th fortieth
100 one/a hundred
100th (one) hundredth
101 one/a hundred and one 101st (one) hundred and first
400 four hundred
400th four hundredth
1,000 one thousand
1,000th (one) thousandth
100,000 one/a hundred thousand100,000th (one) hundred thousandth
1,000,000 one/a million
1,000,000 th (one) millionth
NOTE:
a) the irregular spelling of ordinal numerals fifth, eighth, ninth,
and twelfth;
b) the suffixation of ordinal numbers expressed in figures – the
last two letters of the written word must be added: 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
or 3d, 4th.
How to say numbers
And
In British English, and is used before the last word which may be
simple as in:
105 (read: a hundred and five);
101st (read: one hundred and first);
or a composite as in:
786 (read: seven hundred and eighty-six);
6, 234 (read: six thousand two hundred and thirty-four).
A and one
The words hundred, thousand and million can be used in the
singular with a or one, but not alone. A is more common in an
informal style, one is used when people are speaking more
precisely. Compare:
I want to live for a hundred years.
The journey took exactly one hundred days.
I’ve saved a thousand pounds.
Pay the inspector of taxes one thousand pounds only (on a cheque).
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At the beginning of a number only a is used. Compare:
146 (read: a hundred and forty-six)
3,146 (read: three thousand, one hundred and forty-six)
They say ‘a thousad’ for the ‘round number 1,000’, and before
and, but they say ‘one thousand’ before a number of hundreds.
Compare:
1,000 (read: a thousand)
1,031 (read: a thousand and thirty-one);
1,100 (read: one thousand, one hundred)
1, 498 (read: one thousand, four hundred and ninety-eight).
Hundreds and thousands
With round numbers between 1,100 and 1,900 they often say
‘eleven hundred, twelve hundred’, etc. instead of ‘one thousand and
hundred’, etc.
The reading of 0 (nought, zero, nil, o, love)
The figure 0 is normally read nought [no:t] in Br.E., and zero [zierou] in Am.E. It is replaced, in general use, by the negative
determiner no or the pronoun none:
There were no survivors from the air disaster.
None of the passengers or crew survived.
In measurements (e.g., of temperature), 0 is called zero:
It’s five degrees below zero.
It’s 0° F (read: zero degrees Fahrenheit).
-8° C (read: eight degrees below zero Centigrade).
When numbers are said figure by figure (e.g., in telephone
numbers), 0 is often called [ou] (like the letter o):
My account number is 41326069 (read: four one three two six o
six nine).
Nil [nil] or nothing is used in football or other team-games:
Brazil won 4 – 0 (read: four nil/ (to) nothing).
Manchester three, Liverpool nil.
Love is used in tennis and similar games. (This expression is
derived from the French l’oeuf, meaning ‘the egg’, presumably
because zero is egg-shaped (0):
5 – 0, your service; (read: five – love).
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The reading of dates
The year:
When reading or speaking the word hundred may be used but
thousand is usually not:
He was born in 1957 (nineteen fifty-seven, or nineteen hundred
and fifty-seven).
Years before the Christian era are followed by the letters B.C.
(= before Christ). Years after the Christian era may be followed by
the letters A.D. (= Anno Domini [Lat.: in the year of our Lord]):
1500 B.C. = fifteen hundred B.C. (in this case it is also possible to
say one thousand five hundred B.C)
The days and months:
Though the days and months may be written in different ways:
He was born on 5 May
May 5
5th May
5th of May
May 5th (mostly AmE),
when reading or speaking they use ordinal numerals, so they say:
He was born on May the fifth or the fifth of May
Telling the time
Times of the clock are read out in full as follows:
At 5
at five (o’clock)
At 5.15
at five fifteen, at a quarter past five, at a quarter after five
(AmE)
At 5.30
at five thirty, at half past five
At 5.45
at five forty-five, at a quarter to six, at a quarter of six
(AmE)
At 5.50
at five fifty, at ten (minutes) to six
At 6.10
at ten (minutes) past six, at ten minutes after six (AmE); at
six ten can be used when one is referring e.g. to a timetable.
Fractions
Fractions are read out in full as follows:
Simple fractions are expressed by using ordinal numbers (third/s,
fourth/s, fifth/s, etc.):
1
/2
(a) half
1
/4 a quarter
They stayed (for) a half hour / half an hour
They stayed (for) a quater of an hour
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/10
/4
2
/3
1 1/ 2
3 1/ 5
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a/one tenth
a tenth of the population
three quarters three quaters of an hour
two-thirds
two thirds of the population
one and a half one and a half hours or an hour and a half
three and a/one fifth
three and a fifth inches
NOTE:
a) the expression one and a half takes a plural noun (e.g. one
and a half kilometers);
b) expressions like ¾ hour, 7/10 mile are said ‘three quarters of an
hour, seven tenths of a mile’.
More complex fractions are often expressed by using the word
over: 317/509 – three hundred and seventeen over five hundred and nine.
Decimals are read out in full, with each figure separate.
NOTE: they use a full stop (called ‘point’), not a comma, before
the fraction:
2.5 – two point five
3.14 – three point one four (three point fourteen)
0.78 – point seventy-eight (point seven eight) or nought point
seventy-eight (US: zero point seventy-eight)
How to write numbers
In writing numerals may be spelled out or be represented by
figures: Boing 567.
NOTE:
In writing, commas (but not full stops) are used to separate
thousands: 100, 456; 1,000,000; 1,908,367,849.
Numerals in figures or in letters?
Although there is no definite rule, there are some guidelines that
should be followed.
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Usually most writers spell out numbers under 100 (as one, two,
the third, for seven years, forty-five years old) and use figures for
100 and over (286 buildings). But large numbers are spelled out: The
house was sold for $1 million.
A number that starts a sentence should always be spelled out,
even if it is over 100: Three thousand forty-four voters selected Teresa.
Whenever mentioning parts of a book (page numbers, sections,
chapters, exercises), figures are used: The teacher assigned exercise
12 on page 235.
In special or technical texts cardinals and ordinals should always
be indicated by figures.
Calculations
1. Addition
In small additions, they usually say and for +, and is or are for = :
Two and two is/are four.
Six and five is/are eleven.
What’s the eight and six?
In larger additions (and in more formal style) they use plus for +
and equals or is for = :
Seven hundred and twelve plus a hundred and forty-five is
(equals) eight hundred and fifty-seven.
2. Subtraction
In conversational style, dealing with small numbers, people say:
Four from seven leaves/is three.
Seven take away four leaves/is three.
In a more formal style, or dealing with larger numbers, minus
and equals are used:
Six hundred and nineteen minus four hundred and twenty-eight
equals a hundred and ninety-one.
3. Multiplication
In small calculations, the most common approach is to say three
fours, six sevens, etc, and to use are for = :
Three fours are twelve.
Six sevens are forty-two.
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In larger calculations, there are several possibilities. One way is
to say times for × , and is or makes for = :
Seventeen times three hundred and eighty-one is/makes six
thousand, four hundred and seventy-seven.
In a more formal style, they say multiplied by and equals:
17 multiplied by 381 equals 6, 477.
4. Division
The simplest way is to use divided by and equals:
Two hundred and sixty-one divided by nine equals twenty-nine.
But in smaller calculations, people might say, for example:
Three into nine goes three (times).
Example of a spoken calculation
Here is a multiplication 146 × 281 (a hundred and forty-six
times two hundred and eighty-one), together with all its steps, in
the words that an English speaker might say as he was doing it.
146
281
29200
11680
146
41026
1. Put down two noughts.
2. Two sixes are twelve; put down 2 and carry 1; two fours are eight
and one are nine; two ones are two.
3. (Next line). Put down one nought.
4. Eight sixes are forty-eight; put down 8 and carry 4; eight fours are
thirty-two and four is thirty-six; put down 6 and carry 3; eight ones
are eight and three is eleven.
5. (next line) One times 146 is 146.
6. (The addition) Six and nought and nought is six; eight and four and
nought is twelve; put down 2 and carry 1; six and two are eight and
one is nine and is ten; put down 0 and carry 1; nine and one are
ten and one is eleven; put down 1 and carry 1; two and one are
three and one are four.
7. (Total) forty-one thousand and twenty-six.
(the example is taken from /Michael Swan.
Practical English Usage.– OUP, 1986/).
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EXERCISES
1. Practise reading the following dates.
28 February, 1 May, 25 October, 29 March, 17 August, 25 December
56 B.C., 97 A.D., 878, 1001, 1604, 1917, 1989, 2000, 2005, 1900.
2. Practise reading the following numbers.
105; 189; 200; 247; 967; 1,300; 5,698; 7, 987, 009; 476,309,254.
3. Practise reading the telephone numbers.
76 907 3457; 0854 75499; 2234 06534; 245 3890; 2006 19857; 203 5678;
3389 9877; 4556 5678. Dial 7050 and ask for extension 90.
4. Answer the questions.
1) What’s the date today?
2) When’s your birthday?
3) What’s your date of birth?
4) When’s Christmas Eve?
5) When’s New Year’s Day?
6) What’s the population of your country?
7) What’s your address?
8) What’s the rate of unemployment in your country?
9) What’s the exchange rate between Euro and your currency?
10) What’s your telephone number?
5. Proofread the following sentences for errors in expressions of numbers.
1) We expected 329 members to attend the 3rd annual convention.
2) During the past 10 years, I have moved 22 times.
3) Paula won $2,000,000 as 1st prize in the lottery.
4) The revolutions of the 1840s were a turning point in 19th century European
history.
5) 1,139 students attended the rally.
6) We found 4 case studies in section eight of the first-year law book.
7) When she was a schoolgirl, she had a 3.2 average.
8) 225 people died in a plain crash.
9) They bought 12 chairs.
10) It is reported that 3 more soldiers were killed today in Iraq.
11) 135 men and 118 women joined the club last year.
12) A few minutes later a 3rd man entered the room.
13) At the spring graduation ceremonies, the university awarded over 2,000
bachelors’s degrees.
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6. Practise reading numerals. Say what numerals are recommended to be
written out and why.
Hello, and good evening.
It is feared that 182 people may have died in a plane crash this morning.
The accident happened at 7.20. It was flight 409, going from Singapore to New
York. The plane had covered ¾ of the 12,000 mile trip, and had stopped to
refuel. Eye witnesses said that the plane had reached its take-off speed of 150
mph when a fire broke out in the rear engine. 106 people managed to escape the
blaze.
672 car workers walked out on strike today in Coventry. They had asked
for a pay rise of 8.7%, but the management said they could only offer 5 1/2 %.
This would mean an extra ₤7.50 per week. A union spokesman said ‘It’s not
enough’.
A man armed with a shotgun held up cashiers at the National Bank today
and stole ₤ 5,500. Police have appealed for witnesses. The number to ring is
0106 744391.
Unemployment figures were released today. Last month there were
3,649,712 registered unemployed. That’s 14.5% of the work force. Over the
past year this number has increased by over 260,000.
And that’s the end of tonight’s news. Good night.
7. Practise reading numerals.
(A) If A is the amount of sales for store T in 1999, then 0.08 A is the amount of
decrease and A – 0.008 A = 0.92 A is the amount of sales for 2000. Therefore
the desired result can be obtained by dividing A by 0.92 A, which equals 1/0.92
or approximately 109 %.
(B) The home valued at $54,000 has 1 1/5 the value of the $45,000 home. Since
the one valued at $45,000 is taxed at $1,200, the tax on the $54,000 home
should be 1 1/5 × $1,200, or $1,200 + 1/5 ($1,200), which is $1,200 + $240 =
$1,440.
8. Translate into English.
1) Пятьдесят одна книга.
2) Сто человек.
3) Триста семьдесят одно заявление.
4) Шестьсот человек.
5) Миллион алых роз.
6) Сотни людей приезжают сюда ежегодно.
7) 427 520.
8) 2 000 покупателей.
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10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
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Двадцать один день.
23 000.
1 250.
Тысяча первый турист.
Англия выиграла футбольный матч 4 : 0.
Пятьдесят килограммов.
Триста автомобилей.
Шестьдесят один грамм.
Два миллиона двести тысяч сто одна тонна.
Сотни ящиков.
Три тысячи один рубль.
Трое моих друзей.
PROGRESS TEST
1. Spell out the numbers.
1) 503; 2) 6,015; 3) 7,140; 4) 1,910; 5) 2,106.
2. Render the ways of reading the dates in speech.
1) 1900; 2) 1984; 3) 1601; 4) 2000; 5)2003
3. Give ordinals to the following cardinals.
1) one 2) three 3) five 4) nine 5) twelve 6) nineteen 7) forty 8) one
hundred 9) one hundred and one 10) four hundred
4. Translate into English. Spell out the numbers when necessary.
1) В библиотеке два миллиона книг.
2) Миллионы людей будут наблюдать за Олимпийскими играми в
Греции.
3) «Миллион алых роз» – ее любимая песня.
4) Я поеду десятым автобусом.
5) Откройте книгу на странице 57.
6) 1001 ночь.
7) У Джона третья часть, а у меня две трети акций.
8) Седьмая глава самая интересная.
9) 5245 голосов было для него достаточно, чтобы победить в выборах.
10) Работа завершена на 9/10.
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11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
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210 гостей прибыли из разных частей страны.
Дюжины яблок лежали под деревом.
11 000 человек составляют население этого города.
Ему было только 54, но он выглядел очень старым.
Я уже прочитал более 450 страниц.
Это случилось в 309 году до нашей эры.
Он зарабатывает более миллиона в год.
Ей где-то от 40 до 50 лет.
Они остались на полчаса.
Две трети населения проголосовали за него.
Total:40/ ___
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MODAL VERBS
Entry test
Unit 2
1.
1) I could read when I was four years old, but I couldn’t write very well.
2) His writing was so bad that I could not read his letter at first, but with an effort I
was able to make out what he said.
3) We couldn’t afford to pay for our journey across Africa, but we were able to
make it in the end because the bicycle firm could lend us the money.
4) When he arrived in Africa, no one could tell Stanley if Livingstone was alive or
dead, but after a long journey, we were able to find him.
5) He can’t have been puzzled by such a simple question.
6) She can’t have been making notes of what he said.
7) He can’t possibly feel more dead than alive.
8) She can’t be keeping to a milk diet.
9) He can’t have been cured of pneumonia so quickly.
10) Where can Silvia be hiding? – I’m looking for her everywhere!
Unit 3
2.
11) May go to Italy
12) May buy a Sedan
13) She may be at her musical classes
14) He may be having his shower
15) He may be out
16) She may be meeting with her friends
3.
17) She might have been crying.
18) She might be interviewed.
19) He might have got a cold.
20) She might be giving injections to the patients.
7.
21) may 22) may, 23) may, 24) could, 25) could, 26) can’t, 27) have been able to, 28)
was able to, 29) can.
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Unit 4
8.
30) She must have been quite unconscious.
31) The telegram, probably, didn’t come in time.
32) She must have been very careless.
33) They must have misinformed us about the road.
34) The students can’t have passed the tests. They must have misunderstood the
rules.
35) The dog, probably, didn’t recognise his master.
36) He wasn’t, probably, very experienced in sailing navigation.
9.
37) The doctor must be examining the patient.
38) She must be preparing her report now.
39) I will not bother you any longer; you must be tired of my talking.
40) Nancy must have been giving her impressions of England for an hour already.
41) They must have been treating him for pneumonia for a month.
10.
42) You must have failed to recognize me, and that is why, you didn’t come up to
me.
43) You must have never tried to do it, otherwise you wouldn’t say it was easy.
44) She must have got ill, otherwise she would have been at her office.
45) It must be more difficult than you believed.
46) The light is not on in the house. There must be no one in again.
47) I must be off.
48) You have got many mistakes. You must pay more attention to your grammar.
49) This problem must be dealt with immediately.
Unit 5
11.
50) We had to stop at the frontier but we didn’t need to open our cases.
51) We didn’t need to walk. He took us in his car.
52) My employer said, ‘I won’t need your work tomorrow’.
53) Most people think that civil servants do not need to work very hard.
54) Need we vote?
Unit 7
12.
55) They were to have started on Saturday but they changed their minds and started
on Sunday.
56) She was to have worn that nice dress at the party but she has burnt it while
ironing.
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57) He was to have joined us in our trip but something urgent came up in his office.
58) They were to have treated me to a ballet but I caught a cold and didn’t go.
59) He was to have taken his child fishing but they went to a picnic.
60) She was to have kept her birthday party but that day she was away.
Unit 8
13. .
61) Needn’t, 62) Mustn’t, 63) Must hurry; mustn’t, 64) Had to, 65) Have to, 66)
Needn’t.
Unit 9
14.
67) Tom shouldn’t have driven on the wrong side of the road.
68) He should have been careful while crossing the road.
69) She should have hired a taxi.
70) She shouldn’t have left her umbrella at home.
15.
71) Why shouldn’t you go to the dean’s office to tell him all about your problems in
your group? /Why should I go to the dean’s office?
72) Why shouldn’t you go to the station to meet your friend?
73) Why shouldn’t you want to help your friend?
74) How should I know the reasons?
75) To think that it should have happened!
Unit 10, 11
16.
76) Would, 77) Shall, would, 78) Shall, 79) Won’t, 80) Shall not, 81) Shall,
82) Would.
17. .
83) She must have lost her address.
84) You ought to follow my advice.
85) To think that she should have accepted that offer.
86) Why should I do this?
87) To think that it should have come to this!
88) It is queer that such troubles should have happened to her.
89) If you should see Ann, tell her all about it.
90) You shall listen to my orders!
91) Can't she have failed to get my letter?
92) You might have asked your sister's advice (consulted your sister).
93) He might be afraid of being given an injection.
94) I needn't have waited for the end of this programme.
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95) We settled (agreed) that you were not to say anything!
96) You shall not move! You shall stay were you are!
97) He might have been taken into hospital.
98) This will be the house, I hope (I think).
99) She doesn't have to be present during our conversation.
100) Why should I speak to her?!
Review Exercises
1. 1) Will have to; 2) haven’t been able to make; 3) had to get; 4) wasn’t allowed to;
5) haven’t been allowed to work; 6) have had to report.
2.
1) should 2) couldn’t 3) can’t 4) can 5) could 6) shouldn’t 7) may 8) should 9) shall
10) may 11) couldn’t 12) should 13) should
4.
1) should 2) will have to 3) Must 4) Must 5) Should have 6) Must 7) will have to
8) should 9) should 10) had to
5. 1) may, 2) must, 3) mustn’t 4) mustn’t, 5) may, 6) could, 7) couldn’t, 8) may, 9)
may, 10) can, 11) can’t have taken, 12) must, 13) may have left, 14) must have met
6. 1-a 2-b 3-b 4-b 5-a 6-b.
7.
1) It is odd that the new trainee should hand in his notice already.
2) It is normal that some students should feel a little homesick in their first week
here.
3) It is incredible that he should complain now, right at the end of his course? .
4) It is important that children should be taught the difference between right and
wrong.
5) It is strange that she should have left without saying anything.
6) It is not insisted that you should let your feelings run away with you.
7) A bystander warned that we should go to the police.
8. Could /might; can’t; can; must; mustn’t/shouldn’t/oughtn’t to; might/could; will
have to; will; ought to; should; might / could; might; should ; needn’t; will/shall;
shall; must; would; mustn’t/can’t; must/should/ought to; won’t; should/ought to;
would; will
Progress Test
Unit 2
1. ….
1) Can 2) Is not able 3) Can 4) Could. Can 5) Can, can’t 6) Couldn’t 7) Was able
to 8) Managed to 9) Couldn’t 10) Managed to
2. …. .
11) Can you see that man over there?
12) I can smell something burning.
13) I could understand.
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14) Could you understand?
15) I can’t see anything.
3.
16) I could skate before I was five.
17) I hope one day we can meet again in more favourable circumstances.
18) It can be very cold here in March.
19) Some supermarket beef can be rather tough.
20) In the end we could communicate with a sign language.
21) If you don’t feel you can make a contribution, just say so.
4. .
22) Could 23) was able to 24) to be able to 25) can 26) be able to
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5.
27) may 28) can 29) may 30) might 31) might 32) could.
6. .
33) You might have had the prescription made up on the way home:
34) You might have warned me about a change in the time-table.
35) You might have come to see me when I was ill.
36) You might have bought some oranges at the market.
37) You might have been more polite to the aged.
38) You might have stopped interfering in my affairs.
7.
39) Irene may have taken it with her.
40) She may have gone to a dentist.
41) I may have been keeping to a strict diet of salads and very little meat too long.
42) His pain may have been bothering him too long.
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8.
43) He must have got all he needed.
44) She must be ill.
45) The boy must be reading something funny. He was smiling all the time.
46) The hotel rates must be very high in summer.
47) Jim must be taken ill with flue.
48) They must have never realized what opportunity they were losing.
9.
49) He is certain to put up at a hotel.
50) They will probably come and see me here.
51) You will probably see the ceremony with your own eyes.
52) Penny is certain to be x-rayed tomorrow.
53) ‘You’ll probably see Westminster Abbey and Westminster Palace with its largest
clock in the country and the famous bell Big Ben. ’
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54) He is certain to give you a piece of advice
55) Evidently, they won’t visit London next year.
10.
56) Must
57) Might
58) Must
59) May
60) Must
61) Must
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11. .
62) You needn’t have bought…….
63) Impossible.
64) Imp.
65) You needn’t have come and picked me up; I could have got a taxi.
66) You needn’t have slept on the ………
67) I needn’t have used cash; I had my credit card with me after all.
Unit 7
12. .
68) a)It wasn’t arranged; b)it was an unfulfilled action.
69) a)It was an arranged plan; b)it was an unfulfilled action in the past.
Unit 8
13. .
70) Mustn’t 71) Will have to 72) Needn’t have come 73) Was 74) Was
Must 76) will have to
75)
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14. .
77) ~ He suggested that I should go to Italy.
78) ~ She ordered that I should stay in bed
79) ~ She advised that I shouldn’t work so hard.
80) ~ Why should I do it?
81) ~ How should I know him?
82) ~ If you should see her, tell her all about it.
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15. .
83) should 84) shall not/will not 85) shouldn’t 86) won’t
89) shall 90) shall 91) should 92) should 93) will 94) will
87) will 88) will
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95) He shouldn’t have kept us waiting.
96) This issue should have been solved long ago.
97) You ought to pay more attention to this work. It is very important
98) He suggested that the meeting should be held at 5 o’clock.
99) We insisted that they three should leave the city.
100) Accidents will happen.
MOOD. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
Entry Test
Unit 3-4
1. 1) с 2) a 3) c 4) a 5) c 6) b 7) a 8) c 9) a 10) b
2. 11) see, will tell 12) don’t hurry, will miss 13) go, shall take 14) receives, will
phone 15) as soon as 16) unless 17) phone, will pick 18) changed would earn 19)
lived, would do 20) stay, will get/get
3. 21) would say 22) told 23) would say 24) were 25) would think 26) were 27)
saved 28) wouldn’t be 29) wouldn't be 30) planned 31) would have better 32) had
33) wouldn’t go 34) would buy 35) would feel 36) wouldn’t buy 37) gave 38)
wouldn’t enjoy 39) were able 40) would be 41) knew 42) wouldn’t like 43) will go
44) wouldn’t say 45) were 46) care 47) will see 48) would like
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4. 49) had come, would have seen 50) didn’t go, would meet 51) would have
married, had known, 52) would have been, had happened 53) had been, would have
gone 54) had come, would have enjoyed 55) would have got, gadn't argued 56) had
known, wouldn’t have got 57) had been, wouldn’t have been able 58) had been,
wouldn’t have been
6. 64) had left 65) would be 66) hadn’t done 67) would have 68) were 69) could
steal 70) thought 71) would have left
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72) he turned up (would turn up) 73) if only all my money hadn’t been lost 74) he
had 75) it were snowing (it weren’t snowing) 76) you had kept 77) would come 78)
would go 79) hadn’t done 80) stopped 81) you would come
82) I wish it wouldn’t rain tomorrow.
83) If you had phoned me yesterday, I would have taken your books.
84) I shall let my son go there, if he gives up this idea.
85) I wish you could understand it.
86) If I were you, I wouldn’t pay so much attention to this problem.
87) I wish it weren’t so cold today.
88) If you had taken this medicine, you would be well today.
89) We’ll be staying in the café while they are going shopping.
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90) He wouldn’t have failed his exam if he had worked harder.
91) I’ll send him a telegram if he doesn’t come tomorrow.
92) I wish he had already arrived.
93) I’ll address him until I have found the solution of this problem.
94) He wished he knew the girl’s address.
95) If I were you, I would have never spoken to her in such a tone.
96) If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t have followed him.
97) He was the first to speak I wish you had heard him speaking.
98) Now they are laughing at me. I wish I hadn’t shown them these poems.
99) If you had warned me beforehand I would have never gone there.
100) I wish they hadn’t parted. They had always been a nice couple.
Unit 3
8.
1) so long 2) unless 3) provided (that)/as long as/so long as 4) in case 5) provided
(that)/as long as/so long as 6) supposing 7) provided (that) 8) provided (that)
Review Exercises
10.
1) had got, wouldn’t need 2) had listened/had been listening, would have heard 3)
would have had, hadn’t left 4) were, wouldn’t keep on 5) hear, think 6) stand, will
be 7) hold, will be 8) would climb, could get 9) sees/saw, will/would call 10)
would make, didn’t worry 11) move, will be 12) hadn’t been/weren’t, wouldn’t have
broken
Progress Test
1. 1) d 2) f 3) I 4) b 5) e 6) c 7) h 8) j
2. 9) a 10) g 11) a 12) c 13) a 14) b 15) b 16) a 17) b 18) a
3. 19) would visit 20) correct 21) had 22) is 23) wouldn’t have missed 24) had
25) had been 26) correct 27) hadn’t decided 28) hadn’t gone
4. 29) were 30) would you choose 31) would get 32) didn’t have 33) would have
34) would be able 35) would you try 36) managed 37) would try 38) would try 39)
tried 40) would fall 41) had 42) would want 43) would you catch 44) didn’t have
45) would be 46) wouldn’t hurt 47) didn’t eat 48) would either of you be 49)
would find 50) didn’t speak 51) would enjoy 52) would begin
5.
53) She wouldn’t have fallen, if it had not been so slippery.
54) If I were you, I would have been chosen the green one.
55) Our team would have won the game, if they had trained a lot.
56) He would have come to your place, if he hadn’t been ill.
58) I wish it were summer now.
59) I wish I had been not so modest.
60) If only I hadn’t been made redundant.
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61) If you were not so busy we would go out.
62) I would have never thought it had been possible if I hadn’t seen this with my own
eyes.
63) If only he were here.
64) Such a strange thought would have never come to my mind but for the suspicious
behavior of this man.
65) But for you I would have never written this article.
66) I would feel so awkward now if I had followed the advice of this man.
67) But for you I would have never managed this work.
68) Even if I kept the letters I would never show them to you.
69) If he knew you were in hospital now, he would surely visit you.
70) I will tell him all the news as soon as I see him.
71) In case (on condition) you pay more attention to the language, you’ll achieve
much success.
72) If I were you, I would always speak English.
73) If I were there, I would ring Ann.
74) If I see Con, I’ll ask her to phone you.
75) If I had known it would rain, you should have taken an umbrella with you.
76) Charles would write you if he knew your address.
77) If you hadn’t phoned Carol, everything would be all right.
78) I wish we hadn’t come so late.
79) Even if she had got a bad mark for her exam, she would have gone with us.
80) Sue would look more attractive if she changed the haircut.
81) If I were you, I wouldn’t go there.
82) I wish you had taken this possibility.
83) You wouldn’t have missed this train if you had taken a taxi.
84) What are you going to do tomorrow? If the weather is nice, we’ll go to the beach.
85) He won’t come if his sister isn’t better.
86) If he were not so absent-minded he wouldn’t have lost his books.
87) Even if he had passed the exam he wouldn’t have gone to the theatre with us.
88) We wouldn’t have gone to this shop if we had known the prices.
89) Alice wouldn’t give me such presents if she didn’t love me.
90) What would you buy if you were given a thousand dollars?
91) I wish all the tickets hadn’t been sold yet.
92) If I were you, I would have checked the facts before writing the letter.
93) You’ll see him together with Paula if you stay for some time.
94) You would have never entered the Historical Faculty if you didn’t like History.
95) I will be able to buy the books on condition you lend me some money.
96) I wish she could go to London with us.
97) You should have told him the truth. You wouldn’t have had such an
unpleasantness.
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98) If you listened to your father’s opinion, you wouldn’t have got into trouble.
99) I wish my parents saw this.
100) On condition my son studies well, I’ll buy him a new bicycle.
SEQUENCE OF TENSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
Entry test
Unit 1
1) didn’t know 2) knew 3) moves 4) were travelling 5) had got 6) will be put off 7)
was 8) would mature 9) would travel 10) would be still working up
Unit 3
11) Tessa said (that) there is/was too much violence on TV.
12) He said to her (that) if the taxi-driver arrived late she would miss her flight.
13) Sam said (that) he would travel abroad if he had enough money.
14) Mrs Brown said to her husband (that) she had been shopping and added that she
had bought him a pair of nice shoes.
15) He said to her (that) he had eaten nothing for two days and was dying of hunger.
16) She said (that) the Earth is a planet.
17) He told the reporters (that) he had been training hard recently.
18) She complained that while the workers had been repairing the roof, they had
broken the bathroom window.
19) Jim said (that) he thought he had failed the Intelligence Test.
20) He complained that Sarah never listened to him.
21) Olivia said (that) they were the boys who had chased her.
22) She said (that) she had been waiting for a long time.
23) They said (that) they had come by car.
24) Margaret said (that) she had finished the letters you had asked her to write.
25) She said to her husband (that) her money had run out.
26) He said to her (that) he had been waiting for her in the hall.
27) He said to me today (that) he is/was going to Lancaster in May.
28) She said to him (that) she had gone to a bullfight during her stay in Spain.
29) He said (that) he tried to avoid working overtime.
30) She said to him (that) the baby would probably be walking and talking by the
next time he came.
31) She said to him (that) she was going to tell the whole story to the police.
32) He said (that) he had bought a present for her.
33) He said (that) his friend collects/collected unusual ashtrays.
34) She said to me (that) we would get on well together.
35) Martin said (that) it had been a wonderful party.
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36) He inquired if/whether I had ever been to Europe.
37) He asked her how long she was planning to stay in Britain.
38) He asked how much money I had brought for my stay.
39) She asked me who had paid the bill.
40) She inquired if/whether I had heard the news on the radio.
41) She asked him which countries John would be visiting.
42) She asked him where John’s sister worked.
43) She wanted to know if/whether we would be coming to the concert or not.
44) He asked her why those old men were singing.
45) He requested what had made her smile.
46) He asked what she had been holding in her left hand.
47) She asked her what her husband was interested in.
48) He asked if/whether I liked the boy that was talking to Julia.
49) She asked him if/whether Bill had shown the kitchen plans to him yet.
50) He asked me what I was doing those days.
51) He asked how long we had both been living (t)here.
52) He asked him who had left the bag (t)here.
53) He asked her what she would be doing that time the next day.
54) She asked the teacher when they would know the exam results.
55) He asked where I got my daily paper.
56) He wondered what made a noise like that.
57) He asked if/whether we had had a long argument on that point.
58) She asks which newspaper carried the article.
59) She asked him if/whether the boys had looked smart in their school uniforms.
60) He asked if/whether I liked Chinese food.
Unit 4
61) They offered to pay for the damage.
62) Mum reminded me to do the washing-up.
63) He proposed to send some money to David.
64) He promised to finish/that he would finish the work by the end of the week.
65) He asked if/whether he could speak to the manager.
66) She advised her not to throw old wine away as/because she could always use it
for cooking.
67) She advised to warm the tea-leaves before they used them to make tea taste
better.
68) She advised him to phone the police.
69) The professor asked the student to go and see him after the lecture.
70) Laura insisted on having a rest.
71) Paul agreed not to talk about tennis.
72) Clara invited us to have a drink.
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73) He wanted to know if/whether to talk/he should talk to him.
74) He suggested going/ (that) they (should) go to the mountains the following
weekend.
75) She begged him not to tell mother.
76) Frank accused Ann of lying/having lied to him.
77) He forbade Jim to offer a cigar to Al.
78) She asked him to pass the spinach.
79) Dad threatened to punish/that he would punish the boy if he behaved badly.
80) Steve apologised for forgetting to call me.
81) Martin boasted about/of being the best volleyball player in the school.
82) She warned him to drive carefully.
83) She admitted (to) taking/having taken/that she had taken the documents.
84) She offered to help me with the cooking.
85) He commanded the soldiers to stand to attention.
Unit 5
86) She said (that) we should do as we were told.
87) He wanted to know how he should have answered.
88) She told him (that) they could/would be able to meet the following week.
89) She said to them (that) she might call them.
90) He asked them how he should start the investigation.
91) He offered to carry the bag.
92) She told him (that) he had to be back at ten sharp.
93) She said (that) he must be a liar.
94) He said (that) I needn’t/didn’t need to/didn’t have to feed the dog as he had
already done that.
95) She said (that) I had better phone him.
96) He said (that) he could run very fast when he was a boy.
97) He told her (that) she might leave early.
98) She said (that) one day she would be able to afford a car.
99) He said (that) I ought to send them a letter of apology.
100) He asked her if/whether she had to walk all the way home.
Review exercises
1. a-11, b-5, c-14, d-7, e-10, f-12, g-13, h-15, i-2, j-6, k-3, l-8, m-1, n-4, o-16, p-9.
2. 1) He wanted to know when the next bus left and added (that) he needed to get to
the station on time.
2) She told him not to go swimming in the lake explaining that the water was filthy.
3) She suggested going/(that) they should go shopping the following day because
the sales had started.
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4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
The teacher ordered the pupils to stand up since the headmaster was coming.
She begged him not to take her ring as it was a present.
Mother wanted to know where Martin had been as it was very late.
He offered to cook the dinner for her as she looked very tired.
She asked him to stop making noise explaining that she couldn’t concentrate.
She admitted (to) breaking/having broken/that she had broken his vase while she
had been cleaning the shelf.
10) He asked if/whether he could use the car explaining that he needed to run some
errands.
11) He apologised for being late. He said that his car wouldn’t start.
12) She told him not to tease his sister because it made her unhappy.
13) He invited her to come to the party and added that everyone would love to see
her.
14) He claimed that Rob had broken the window while he had been kicking the
football.
15) The boss asked Jane to give him the latest reports that he needed badly.
16) Karen advised Anthony to apply for a job adding that it was really good.
17) He complained that he had lost his passport and asked what he should do.
18) Mum reminded me to buy some milk since we had run out of it.
19) She forbade me to stay out late.
20) The old man complained that no one ever came to see him adding that it made
him feel lonely.
3.
1) Frank claimed that he hadn’t stolen the car.
2) She asked if/whether she might have a piece of pie.
3) He agreed to tell him about the accident.
4) The boss insisted on having/that he should have the report by the next day.
5) Jim begged his mother to let him go to the party.
6) Ted promised his father not to be/that he wouldn’t be naughty again.
7) The sergeant commanded the soldier to stand up straight.
8) He admitted (to) robbing/having robbed/that he had robbed the bank.
9) She explained that she hadn’t come to work because she had been ill.
10) He suggested playing/that they (should) play chess.
11) He apologised for forgetting to phone her.
12) She reminded him to go to the bank.
13) She advised her to relax more.
14) She complained that Mark was always shouting at her.
15) He admitted that it was a nice dress.
16) He offered Tracy to carry her bag.
17) Bill refused to do Graham’s homework.
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18) She accused her friend of scratching/having scratched her record.
19) The salesman threatened to phone/that he would phone the police if he didn’t
leave immediately.
20) She agreed to lend Tom her car.
21) He admitted (to) killing/having killed/that he had killed his wife.
22) She promised to phone/that she would phone me as soon as she arrived.
23) She admitted that she was beautiful.
24) She refused to marry John.
25) He threatened to shoot/that he would shoot the prisoner if he tried to escape.
26) He suggested having/ that they (should) have chicken for dinner.
27) She insisted that Mr Harrison should sign the contract.
28) He threatened to punish/that he would punish the boy if he did it again.
29) She offered to show me how to use that computer.
30) He admitted that it was a good idea.
4. 1) answered 2) did 3) wanted 4) to know 5) could 6) give 7) could 8) added
9) would be/was 10) to go 11) ask/to ask 12) to come 13) speak/to speak 14) would
wait 15) didn’t come 16) wasn’t 17) hadn’t asked 18) hadn’t done 19) answered
20) had told 21) wanted 22) explained 23) had told
5. 1) to 2) being 3) so 4) to 5) to 6) if 7) that 8) do 9) that 10) on
6. 1) they 2) that/if/whether 3) she 4) to 5) didn’t 6) had 7) wouldn’t/didn’t 8)
if/whether 9) wanted/needed/had 10) next/following/same
7. “Why have you done it?” “You are obviously guilty.” “Look at me when I’m
speaking to you.” “Are you sorry for what you have done?” “The bank manager is
still in hospital.” “You will go to prison for a long time for this crime.” “Do you have
anything to say in your defense?” “Take him away.”
8. 1) told 2) are/were 3) me 4) is/was 5) leave/left 6) advised 7) not to make 8) said
9) went 10) (had) recently checked out 11) (had) objected 12) was 13) was leaving
14) told 15) said/protested, etc. 16) said/pointed out, etc. 17) was/is
9. 1) what to do/what they should do 2) advised them to shovel 3) told them not to
leave 4) how to get rid/how we should get rid 5) what to do/what we should do
10. 1-d, 2-e, 3-g, 4-b, 5-i, 6-h, 7-a, 8-f, 9-j, 10-c.
11.
1) She threatened to leave/that she would leave if he did it again.
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2) She announced that she was going to read out the results.
3) He asked the waiter to bring the wine list.
4) The waiter answered that he would bring it right away.
5) He boasted that their team would beat ours.
6) She begged them to give her another chance.
7) She whispered that the baby was sleeping.
8) She claimed that she was innocent of all the charges.
9) He explained that first of all I should press the button.
10) She shouted to us that the water was deep.
12. 1) miss 2) had cost 3) had enjoyed 4) go 5) make 6) had sent 7) was snowing 8)
had 9) had bought 10) were planning 11) would give 12) would love 13) would think
13. 1) She suggested going/that we (should) go for a walk.
2) The accused claimed that he hadn’t been anywhere near the scene of the crime.
3) My friend said (that) they had lived in Chicago two years before and explained
that his father had worked there.
4) She explained that the swallows returned every spring and flew past her window.
5) He asked his son to answer the phone because he was having a shower.
6) The boy insisted that he had given him his homework the week before.
7) Billy asked if/whether his dad could go and pick him up from school that day.
8) He advised his friend not to drink so much.
9) Joan said (that) she wouldn’t help him as he hadn’t helped her. Joan refused to
help him explaining that he hadn’t helped her.
10) He said (that) he would bring it back the following day. He promised to bring it
back the following day.
14. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-c, 5-a, 6-b, 7-b, 8-d, 9-b, 10-d, 11-a, 12-c, 13-a, 14-b, 15-b, 16-c,
17-a, 18-c, 19-d.
15.
2) promised to send
3) threatened not to talk
4) invited us
5) exclaimed that it was
6) apologised for being
7) insisted on my staying
8) refused to give Sue
9) suggested looking
10) denied taking
11) reminded me to switch
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12) admitted (to) reading/having read/that she had read
13) accused Phil of drinking/having drunk
14) suggested (that) we should
15) agreed to stay
16) ordered the man to drop
17) why I was making
18) offered to give me
19) claimed to have seen/that she had seen
20) whether I could lend
16.
1) He boasted that he could speak four languages fluently.
2) He suggested going/that we (should) go to the exhibition of modern art that day.
3) She advised him not to take up wind-surfing at his age.
4) The man claimed that the computer I was using was his property.
5) The boy admitted (to) breaking/having broken/that he had broken the windows
with the ball.
6) The man threatened to make/that he would make the boy stay in after school if he
caught him cheating again.
7) A young man whispered that he would always love her.
8) He warned the thieves that the police had already thrown a cordon round the bank
and that all the means of escape had been cut off.
9) The student muttered that the professor didn’t know what he was talking about.
10) She exclaimed that it was a great surprise to meet him (t)here that day.
11) He agreed that if everything went on like that they couldn’t go.
12) She insisted on my/me coming/that I should come the next day if I couldn’t stay
with them any longer that day.
17. 1) said 2) tell 3) say 4) said 5) told 6) said 7) tells 8) tell,say 9) told 10) tell
Progress test
1) David ordered Eric to get out of his house.
2) The man next to me smiled and asked to watch his dog for a minute.
3) Jane’s daughter wanted to know if/whether she could borrow her blue sweater.
4) I advised Joanne to ask for more information.
5) The doctor told Ann to breath in and out through her mouth.
6) The doctor advised Anne to see a specialist.
7) My mother rang up and asked if/whether I could come a little bit earlier.
8) Gerry asked Claire if/whether she could lend him five pounds till Monday.
9) The big man asked his friend not to tell anyone else.
10) The lawyer advised Tom to ask for a second opinion.
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11) Fiona invited us to have a drink.
12) Sam said that his boss wanted him to go to London the following day.
13) The man asked him what would happen if the police found out.
14) Peter told me two days ago that he is/was going to Austria in May.
15) He wondered if/whether I knew that no woman had ever been elected President
of the United States.
16) He says that most of the businesses in their town are owned by local people now.
17) A boy asked his father in a Zoo if/whether the giraffe got a sore throat if it got
wet feet.
18) She said that she had finished her work.
19) She asked him angrily why he was looking at her like that.
20) His mother forbids him to play with the matches.
21) He complained that he had forgotten to bring his lunch with him.
22) She asked her husband if/whether he would be home soon.
23) Father told the children to go to bed immediately.
24) Tim promised his father to clean/that he would clean the car the next day.
25) Gary asked his wife where she had been.
26) He informed me that he had been working for the same company since 1960.
27) She wanted to know if/whether I knew Garfield.
28) She asked me to tell her the exchange rate for dollars and pounds.
29) He agreed to talk to her.
30) Jane said that Jack never seemed low or depressed.
31) He denied using/having used my computer.
32) He refused to do it.
33) He suggested strolling along the sea-front for an hour or two.
34) She begged to give her some money.
35) He thanked the boy for cleaning his car.
36) He offered to carry her bag.
37) My mother warned us not to ignore traffic lights while crossing the street.
38) She asked her son to be back before eleven.
39) He said that he had just been in a race and was very thirsty.
40) He complained to his friend that he wanted an ice-cream, but he had no money.
41) She said that she was very hungry as she hadn’t eaten all day.
42) He wondered if/whether I was going to measure his feet.
43) She asked him to try those shoes on while she served someone else.
44) He gave an exclamation of surprise when he unwrapped the present.
45) He inquired what we were going to do next.
46) She said that she wouldn’t have got a ticket if she hadn’t parked her car on a
double yellow line.
47) He asked me if I expected that the missing people had survived.
48) He said that Andrew had better not drive in his condition.
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49) Joan allowed her children to wear anything they wanted as long as it was clean
and comfortable.
50) She accused him of always lying to her.
51) He agreed to meet her at the station.
52) He boasted about/of being /that he was the cleverest in their group.
53) He reminded her to call at her parents.
54) She complained of spending/having spent/that she had spent 20 minutes looking
for a parking place.
55) Ann inquired when she could hand in her resignation.
56) She promised to telephone/that she would telephone me that evening.
57) She wanted to know what I would do if I couldn’t find my keys.
58) He promised to tell/that he would tell me as soon as he knew.
59) He said that he wanted to change his job.
60) She said to him that when she was with him she couldn’t stop laughing.
61) She asked the boss if/whether she should come to work early the next day.
62) She said that she was not very interested in discussing his problems.
63) The doctor forbade me to take more than two pills at once.
64) She insisted on my/me taking a holiday/that I should take a holiday as I looked
exhausted.
65) She said to her parents that she would like to live alone.
66) Jim admitted that he might have taken the paper.
67) She denied doing/having done/that she had done it.
68) He advised to ask the bus-driver to tell me where to get off.
69) Frank and Susan announced that they were going to get married.
70) She admitted (to) telling/having told/that he had told her the secret.
71) He informed them that he couldn’t give an answer, until he heard from his bank.
72) She reminded me to put the lights out when I went to bed.
73) He warned me not to try to get off the train when it was moving.
74) She said that he must be hungry as he hadn’t eaten for hours.
75) He exclaimed that he had passed his exam.
76) He offered to help her with that.
77) She said that Jack had had a terrible car accident the week before.
78) Beatrice said to her daughter that she had a very sweet tooth.
79) She asked how long we had lived at our present address.
80) He said he preferred staying/to stay at home.
81) She accused him of behaving/having behaved in a cowardly manner.
82) She denied that she had promised to lend him any money.
83) Helen agreed to go to the cinema with me because she hadn’t seen the film and
wanted to see it very much.
84) The officer ordered the soldiers to wait for him there.
85) He wanted to know how I traveled to work.
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86) She remarked that they mustn’t give up.
87) He admitted that he ought to have helped her.
88) She said that she had seen my mother the day before adding that she was looking
fine.
89) Dad threatened to punish the boy if he behaved badly.
90) She asked him if/whether he had ever seen an iceberg.
91) She advised him not to run until two hours after eating.
92) He warned us not to get out of a car before it stopped.
93) She complained that they were always talking about politics.
94) She asked him to put the kettle on.
95) He informed us that he was going to hitchhike to Scotland.
96) He asked her if/whether she had to walk all the way home.
97) She wondered if/whether I had skated the winter before.
98) She told us that their house had been burgled the previous night.
99) She said that Katy had just bought herself a red leather jacket.
100) She offered to tell them how to get to their place.
VERBALS ( NONFINITE FORMS OF THE VERB )
Entry test
Unit 2
1) to provide 2) get out 3) keep 4) have 5) try 6) deal 7) to get 8) laugh 9) to be
talking 10) to be watched 11) to have scored 12) to have had 13) to translate 14)
ring 15)to have had) 16) for me to read 17) of a play to be performed
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18) with doing 19) with me for bringing 20) being congratulated 21)speaking/having
spoken 22 coming / having come 23) talking 24) by observing 25) of my forgetting
26) in basing 27) in running 28) having seen 29) to inform 30) saying/having said
31) being included 32) against buying 33) in copying
Unit 4
34) stolen 35) taking 36) seen 37) being repaired 38) employing 39) spoilt 40)
possessed 41) being dressed 42) (when/while) trying 43) made 44) to be convened
45) beating 46) being drawn 47) being 48) set 49) not touching 50) having fallen
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51) I think I had better ask how to get to the square not to get lost.
52) The rebels let the reporter walk around the camp and take photographs.
53) The advert is supposed to appear tomorrow. So we’ll know all the details.
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54) The roads are wet. It must have been raining in the night.
55) I’d prefer to stay at home rather than go to a restaurant. I have a headache.
56) What makes him sign this contract?
57) Why not speak English? Everyone here understands it.
58) There was nothing for her to do but confess.
58) When the financial statement was brought and the director looked it through he
couldn’t but get angry.
60) The only interest of big companies is to get more profit.
61) There are a lot of things in the world to make you unhappy.
62) She stepped back for me to pass.
63) I’d like you to explain me this rule.
64) Nobody expected them to leave so early.
65) They felt her voice tremble.
66) I’m sorry to have caused trouble.
67) My sister is said to look like me.
68) The fire is sure to cause panic on the ship.
69) The members of the Board are supposed to come to an agreement.
70) The book seems to be very popular among readers.
71) The glass parts of the furniture seem likely to have been broken during
transportation.
72) He is known to have a different opinion on the subject.
73) The building appeared to have been damaged during the explosion of the
neighbouring house.
74) I realised that my neighbours were difficult to deal with.
75) I’ll call a taxi for you not to be late.
76) It’s important for the documents to arrive on time.
77) Frankly speaking, I don’t mind staying here.
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78) The only remedy for not being bored was walking with Ann in the garden.
79) She won’t be able to live without seeing you.
80) Do you mind stopping at a cafe to have a bite?
81) She was fond of arranging parties.
82) It kept raining heavily outside.
83) He was born with the gift of feeling beauty.
84) On waking up she went straight into the garden.
85) He succeeded in making a good impression on her.
86) That position was worth fighting for.
87) It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
88) In examining the crime scene important physical evidence was found.
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89) The wallpaper needs changing.
90) She denied meeting/having met Richard in the park.
91) He was accused of committing crime.
92) She is fed up with looking for a job.
Unit 4
93) The articles published in this journal do not refer to the topic of your research
work.
94) Existing methods of medical research differ greatly from those used ten years
ago.
95) If you have your hair dyed, it will look much better.
96) Though arrived, the mail didn’t contain the information awaited.
97) She spoke as if being a great expert.
98) She heard the witness pronouncing her name.
99) Minsk is a big city, its population making about two million people.
100) Minsk is smaller compared to Moscow or London.
Review Exercises
1. 1) –, to 2) to 3) to 4) – 5) to 6) – 7) - 8) to, - 9) – 10) -,- 11) - .
2. 1) to be waiting 2) to be admired 3) to have, to have been gained 4) to have
sharpened 5) to attract, to be attracted 6) to have been exhausted 7) to be watching,
to make 8) to have put away 9) to be done 10) to guess 11) to see 12) to accept 13)
to be standing 14) to be ignored 15) to do
3.
1) It was pleasant to be walking in a shady garden on a hot July day.
2) To tell the truth, I’ve read this book in translation.
3) He knows English well enough to translate this article.
4) The first thing to be done is to write out the new words.
5) It’s no use arguing with you. You are very stubborn, not to say more.
6) It’s never late to admit your mistake.
7) The hunting appeared to be worse than they expected.
8) We want everyone to possess civil rights.
9) He seemed to love his children, but he was too light-minded to think of their
future.
10) George and his sister happened to have been bought by one and the same man.
4. 1) dressing 2) being 3) tightening 4) being 5) to fear 6) to have rescued 7) to
understand 8) to have earned 9) not to be missed 10) to be appointed
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5. 1) from 2) without 3) to 4) to, for 5) - 6) for 7) - , instead of 8) - 9) for 10)
for 11) in 12) on 13) for 14) - 15) of 16) by 17) without 18) - 19) to 20) to
6.
1) It wasn’t sensible of me to be talking about it at dinner.
2) To find a good servant in this situation wasn’t easy.
3) Everything you planned to do is reasonable.
4) They were on the point of telling Trevor the thing he had feared to hear most of all.
5) He arranged for us to meet that evening.
6) For a while the company seemed to be standing on the edge of bankruptcy.
7) They accused Richard of having become head of the department without having
any experience in cargo transportation.
8) Michael said something about her being a good lawyer and being able to cope with
the case.
9) The member of the Board apologised for being late.
10) Jack was accused of receiving /having received the money using a forged
passport.
11) He couldn’t remember sending the message.
12) Steve denied killing/having killed his friend.
7. A. 1) concerned 2) hijacking 3) to be 4) well-informed 5) carrying 6) to pick up
7) being 8) parking 9) hijacking
B. 1) hijacked 2) to lose 3) carrying 4) to stop 5) to get 6) to make 7) going 8)
locking 9) to lock 10) locking 11) checking
8. 1) separated 2) compared 3) waiting 4) separating 5) sitting 6) remaining 7)
spaced-out 8) breaking 9) separated 10) filing 11) positioning 12) having
13)compared 14) to do
9. 1) pattering 2) written 3) having garaged 4) left 5) affected 6) not being late 7)
filled 8)having been 9) having been written 10) collected
10. 1) being 2) unaltered, changed 3) tremble 4) pronounced 5) sent 6) permitting
7) talking 8) fixed 9) having
11.
1) The man expecting you has come from the Middle East.
2) The man who was expecting you asked for your phone number.
3) The books ordered here are usually sent by post.
4) The man who ordered the books will arrive tomorrow.
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5) He was too ill to get back to work within a month.
6) Though tired, he went to bed late.
7) It being very warm, the children slept in the open air.
8) The ship was sailing along the shore of the White Sea, hundreds of birds flying
over it.
9) It was very dark, with not a single star being in the sky.
10) The sun set, the tourists made a fire.
11) Journalists and reporters are known world over for not showing proper respect to
governments.
12) There exist state agencies formed to control public services.
12. 1) of 2) on/after 3) to 4) to 5) to 6) of 7) in 8) by 9) with 10) in 11) – 12) for 13)
without 14) – 15) to 16) in 17) when 18) by 19) if/when 20) while/- 21) after 22) as if
23) at 24) if 25) to 26) for 27) with
13. 1) to comply 2) appreciate 3) to be examined 4) think 5) passing 6) being liked 7)
swimming 8) being bred 9) to go 10) enter 11) to check 12) to drive 13) climb 14)
answering 15) to be contacted 16) to kill 17) being chased 18) being afraid 19) having
committed 20) quoted 21)to be restricted 22) to have been 23) preferred
14.
1) Any organisation involved in business does two things: it provides goods and
services needed by customers.
2) The conditions created at the enterprise will make work more efficient.
3) We won’t have the long-lasting prospects without securing the nearest future.
4) It’s sometimes worth including questions into the report.
5) It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
6) These activities are held to give the managers the possibility of seeing the real
situation.
7) The company applies this technique for making /to make the best decisions.
8) The Board of Directors arrived at a compromise leaving themselves a part of the
annual profit, the rest being paid as dividends.
9) There is a small number of customers looking through every advertisement before
deciding where to buy.
10) If presented in a table, the data will give the General manager a clear idea.
11) (While) reading the paper, I heard somebody knock at the door.
12) The books ordered last month haven’t arrived yet.
13) The drawn conclusions are based on new discoveries.
14) The language spoken by those tribes appeared to be German.
15) The boy took the fifth amendment ensuring witness protection.
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16) A lawyer possessing some information dangerous for mafia is likely to be
threatened.
17) Having no proof that the boy had talked to the killed man on the topic having any
relation to the case, the hearing was cancelled.
18) They didn’t want to be interrupted.
19) When do you expect the goods to arrive?
20) Paper bags are said to ensure good safety of products from cold.
21) The plan appeared to be very good.
22) He seems to know the cause of the firm’s debt.
23) They are likely to have concluded a contract.
24) The goods seem to have been damaged during the storm.
25) I heard the truck come to the house.
26) Nobody expected it to happen.
27) Mark’s family being in danger, the case required a special caution.
28) On closing the door of the sitting room, Ann waited a little being absorbed in her
thoughts.
29) Hearing his steps, Ann ran downstairs to meet him.
30) Being very slender, Mr Scimp looked young.
31) Having worked for this company for some time, I knew about its problems.
32) She was silent looking at her hands.
33) It was said as if thinking aloud.
34) Generally speaking. I don’t consider myself to be an optimist.
35) When asked, Ann let them understand t5hat she wouldn’t utter a single word.
36) Her spirit though suppressed wasn’t broken.
37) Having read the notes of the lectures, Nick considered himself to be ready to take
the exam.
38) On coming back after University he worked out the principles of selecting staff.
39) Having been in the position of the head of the department for seven years, he has
kept the custom of talking to his staff in a polite manner.
40) She can’t stand being kept waiting.
41) She is bored with doing the same job every day.
42) The letter was illegible as if being written in a hurry.
43) The judge demanded that those present in the court should speak only when
spoken to.
44) Though surprised at boss’s appearance at work at such early hour, we didn’t show
it.
45) We would like the losses of your company to be officially confirmed.
46) Frankly speaking, we are not doing very well.
47) The telephone company takes a strategically important position, only Ameritech
threatening its Western borders.
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48) As shown above, this company is expected to get the money from private
financial investments.
49) To put it differently, limited liability gives the company members greater security
in case of bankruptcy.
50) The economy will appear in another recession phase, with less goods being
produced.
Progress Test
1. 1) b 2) a 3) c 4) a/b 5) c 6) b 7) b 8) a 9) a 10) b
2. 11) a 12) b 13) c 14) a 15) c
3. 16) b 17) a 18) b 19) c 20) b 21) c 22) a 23) a 24) b 25) a
4. 26) c 27) b 28) a 29) c 30) a 31) c
5. 32) having travelled 33) playing 34) being 35) judging 36) being stirred 37)
turned 38) being absorbed 39) having dined 40) left 41) wanting 42) engaged 43)
being 44) put 45) annoyed 46) told 47) determined 48) disapproving 49) reading
50) settle
6.
51) I can’t but agree with you.
52) To tell the truth, I haven’t read this book.
53) He was the first to break the silence.
54) I didn’t expect you to leave so soon.
55) I always considered them to be my friends.
56) Nick saw her enter the reading hall.
57) The Romans are known to have built good roads and fortresses on the British
Isles.
58) He is unlikely to be appointed the General accountant.
59) He seems to have been working at this article for two weeks.
60) This building is said to have been constructed in the 17 th century.
61) The first thing we must do is to reserve tickets.
62) They are hard to please.
63) He was left without any money, and there was nobody to take care of him.
64) I wouldn’t like you to tell anyone what I have said.
65) I wanted to go to the concert yesterday, but it was impossible.
66) Would you mind my sitting in your room a little while?
67) When the verdict was pronounced, the accused couldn’t but cry.
68) I can’t remember lending you any money.
69) Sam didn’t expect Richard to jump into the waterfall.
70) Ann pretended not to have seen me when she met me in the street some days ago.
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71) It is for the police to be involved in such cases as exceeding speed limit and
careless driving.
72) The Queen has the power to prevent any politician from setting up dictatorship.
73) Have you got a complaint to put forward?
74) George invented a new machine which was known to be giving his master a good
profit.
75) To put it mildly, he didn’t tell you the whole truth.
76) To cut the long story short, their fault hasn’t been proved.
77) Tracy couldn’t stand queuing for unemployment benefit.
78) The situation was so funny that nobody could help laughing.
79) My friends were fond of hitchhiking.
80) The director apologised for not keeping his promise.
81) At last I succeeded in passing my exam in economics.
82) I’m thinking of buying a new colour television set.
83) I was afraid of missing the train.
84) It’s no use calling him now. He is out.
85) Playing football takes all Steve’s spare time.
86) Creating new working places in this region will decrease the level of
unemployment.
87) The attorney insisted on Mark’s testifying.
88) Jack got in touch with the bank to find out what sum of money remained on his
current bank account.
89) He is known to be rather an experienced reporter to make bad mistakes in
preparing an article for publishing.
90) Ten months passed after signing the contract.
91) What is the reason of your being dissatisfied?
92) In announcing the voting results there appeared dissatisfaction among the
members of the Board of Directors.
93) The possibility of losing a job bothers many people used to the guarantee of
employment.
94) These measures will give additional advantages of evaluating bank loans granted
to industrial enterprises.
95) Both capital and skills possessed by people are the basis of ensuring public
wealth.
96) Greece took measures ensuring its joining the European currency.
97) West-European law has the advantage of having been tested and appeared to be
active.
98) You have the right to sell the company’s assets.
99) The success is usually guaranteed to the company which is the first to get the
market niche.
100) The activity of any organisation is the activity of people aimed at achieving their
goals.
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NUMERALS
Entry test
1.
1) seven hundred thousand
2) one thousand five hundred and two, or fifteen hundred and two
3) five hundred thousand and ninety-seven
4) two hundred and three thousand six hundred and ten
5) four thousand five hundred million seven hundred thousand
2.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
eleven hundred
nineteen ninety-nine
nineteen [ou] five
three thousand B. C. ; (or thirty hundred B. C.)
two thousand and ten
3.
1) second 2) fouth 3) fifth 4) eighth 5) ninth 6) eighteenth 7) nineteenth 8)
twentieth 9) twenty-first 10) thirtieth
4.
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5)
6)
7)
8)
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10)
11)
12)
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14)
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2)
3)
4)
three hundred and twenty five (in US: three hundred twenty five)
seven hundred and nineteen (US: seven hundred nineteen)
three thousand and seventy seven (US: three thousand seventy-seven)
one/a hundred and one passengers
six hundred men
seven o five o; nine o
thirty – love
an eighth (or one eighth)
three eighths
one and four ninths
two-thirds of the population
two hundred and twenty over four hundred and eight
seven tenths of a mile.
nought point five, or point five (US: zero point five)
three point three seven five (or three point three hundred and seventy-five)
sixteen hundred B. C., or one thousand six hundred B. C.
Three thousand and forty-two voters selected Ross. (A number that starts a
sentence should always be spelled out, even if is over 100.)
forty-five. (Numbers under 100 are usually spelled out.)
ninety-nine percent. (Numbers under 100 are usually spelled out.)
One/A hundred and thirty-five men. (A number that starts a sentence should
always be spelled out, even if is over 100.)
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texts.)
No change is necessary.
Please, refer to page 184 in chapter 6 of your history book. (Whenever
mentioning parts of a book (page numbers, sections, chapters, exercises), use
figures.)
At eight the gong sounded for supper. (A number that starts a sentence should
always be spelled out, even if is over 100.)
The show was visited by 1,525 people. (In writing, commas (but not full stops)
are used to separate thousands.)
Three thousand pounds. (A definite number of the word 'thousand' is not made
plural and is never followed by of.)
Eleven thousand one hundred. (When other numbers are used before hundred,
thousand, etc., one, not a, is more usual.)
Correct. (In special or technical texts cardinals and ordinals should always be
indicated by figures.)
A sample schedule appears on page 5. (Whenever mentioning parts of a book
(page numbers, sections, chapters, exercises), figures are used.)
Private property worth $2,500,000. (In writing, commas (but not full stops) are
used to separate thousands.)
Millions of people die every year from starvation.
I’ve told him so hundreds of times.
He paid several million dollars.
Is it tram 5?
Read Lesson 5 again.
You owe me two hundred and eighty-one dollars.
Seven is a lucky number.
He lives in Flat 5.
Four hundred of people are participating in the Congress.
Forty-two dollars and twenty-five cents covered all his expenses.
Thirteen were from California.
You’ll need a dozen eggs to make the cake.
He was the hundred and first customer.
I usually go to my work by bus 10.
There are more than 250 houses in this street.
In 358 A. D. they conquered the island.
Eighteen is a wonderful age.
The book was published in the seventies/in the ’70s/in the 1970s.
They stayed (for) a quarter of an hour.
A tenth of the population is illiterate.
Exercise 5
1) third. (Ordinal numbers are usually spelled out.)
2) ten, twenty-two. (Numbers under 100 are spelled out.)
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$2 million, first. (Large numbers are spelled out. Ordinal numbers are spelled
out.)
nineteenth. (Ordinal numbers are spelled out.)
One thousand one hundred and thirty nine. (Numbers that begin a sentence are
spelled out.)
four, 8. (Numbers under 100 are spelled out but parts of a book are referred to
by figures.)
Correct. (It is usually clearer to use figures when writing a fraction.)
Two hundred and twenty-five people. (A number that starts a sentence should
always be spelled out, even if is over 100.)
twelwe chairs. Numbers under 100 are usually spelled out.
three soldiers. (Numbers under 100 are usually spelled out.)
One/A hundred and thirty-five men. (A number that starts a sentence should
always be spelled out, even if is over 100.)
A third. (It is better to write out ordinal numbers unless they are used in special
texts.
No change is necessary.
Exercise 8
1) Fifty one books.
2) A (one) hundred people.
3) Three hundred and seventy-one/seventy-one applications.
4) Six hundred people.
5) A (one) million (1,000,000) red roses.
6) Hundreds of people come here annually.
7) Four hundred and twenty-seven thousand five hundred and twenty.
8) Two thousand shoppers/clients/purchases.
9) Twenty-one days.
10) Twenty-three thousand.
11) One thousand two hundred and fifty.
12) One thousand and first tourist.
13) England won 4:0 (four nil/ (to) nothing).
14) Fifty kilograms.
15) Three hundred cars.
16) Sixty-one grams.
17) Two million two hundred thousand and one tons.
18) Hundreds of cases.
19) Three thousand and one roubles.
20) Three of my friends.
Progress Test
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3)
4)
5)
five hundred and three.
six thousand and fifteen, or sixty hundred and fifteen.
seven thousand one hundred and forty, or seventy-one hundred and forty.
one thousands nine hundred and ten, or nineteen hundred and ten.
two thousand one hundred and six, or twenty one hundred and six.
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nineteen hundred
nineteen eighty-four
sixteen o ([ou]) one
two thousand
two thousand and three
3.
1) first 2) third 3) fifth 4) ninth 5) twelfth 6) nineteenth 7) fortieth 8) one
hundredth 9) one hundred and first 10) four hundredth
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6)
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There are two million books in the library.
Millions of people will watch the Olympic games in Greece.
‘One/a million red roses’ is her favourite song.
I’ll go by bus 10.
Open the book at page 57.
A thousand and one nights.
John has a third and I have two thirds of the shares.
Chapter 7 is the most interesting.
Five thousand two hundred and forty-five votes were enough for him to win the
elections.
The work is nine-tenths finished.
Two hundred and ten guests arrived from different parts of the country.
Dozens of apples were under the tree.
Eleven thousand people make up the population of this town.
He was only fifty-four but he looked very old.
I have already read more than 450 pages.
It happened in 309 B. C.
He earns over a million a year.
She is in her forties.
They stayed (for) a half hour/ half an hour.
Two thirds of the population voted for him.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 7. VERBS
MODAL VERBS
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1. Meaning and use
Unit 2. Can/Could
§ 1. Can/could to express ability or capability
§ 2. Can/could to express possibility, choices and opportunities
§ 3. Can/could to express uncertainty, doubt, astonishment and
improbability
§ 4. Can/could: to express permission, requests, and offers
§ 5. Can/could in set phrases
Unit 3. May/Might
§ 1. May/might to express permission
§ 2. May/might to express possibility
§ 3. May/might to express wishes, persuasive requests, and
criticism
§ 4. May/might in set phrases
§ 5. Compare may and can for permission and possibility
Unit 4. Must
§ 1. Must to express obligation and prohibition
§ 2. Must to express a command and an emphatic request
§ 3. Must to express supposition
§ 4. Compare must and may for supposition and prohibition
Unit 5. Need
Unit 6. To have (got) + Infinitive
Unit 7. To be + Infinitive
Unit 8. Must, to have to, and to be to in comparison
Unit 9. Should and ought to
§ 1. Should and ought to in comparison
§ 2. Must, should, and ought to in comparison
§ 3. Emotional should: in subordinate clauses, emphatic
constructions
Unit 10. Shall
Unit 11. Will and would
§ 1. Will and would for characteristic habit, criticizing, natural
tendency, and requests
§ 2. Will and would for intention, insistence, certainty or
supposition
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REVIEW EXERCISES
PROGRESS TEST
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MOOD. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1. The Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive Moods
§ 1. Mood. General Information
§ 2. The Subjunctive Mood
Unit 2. Three Types of Conditional Sentences
Unit 3. Type I Conditionals with Real Condition
Unit 4. Type II Conditionals with an Unreal Condition in the
Present
Unit 5. Type III Conditionals with an Unreal Condition in the
Past
Unit 6. Mixed Conditionals
Unit 7. "If only","I wish"
REVIEW EXERCISES
PROGRESS TEST
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SEQUENCE OF TENSES AND REPORTED SPEECH
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1. Sequence of Tenses
Unit 2. Reported Speech. Meaning and use
Unit 3. Reported statements
Unit 4. Reported questions
Unit 5. Reported commands, requests, suggestions
Unit 6. Modals in Reported Speech.
REVIEW EXERCISES
PROGRESS TEST
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CHAPTER 8. VERBALS (NONFINITE FORMS OF THE
VERB)
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1. General Information
Unit 2. The Infinitive
§ 1. General Information
§ 2. The Use of Particle to with the Infinitive
§ 3. Forms of the Infinitive
§ 4. The Functions of the Infinitive
§ 5. The Infinitive Constructions
5.1. Complex Object with the Infinitive
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5.2. Complex Subject (The Subjective Infinitive
Construction)
5.3. The For-to-Infinitive Construction
Unit 3. The Gerund
§ 1. General Information
§ 2. The Forms of the Gerund
§ 3. The Functions of the Gerund
§ 4. The Use of the Gerund
Unit 4. The Participles (Participle I and Participle II)
§ 1. General Information
§ 2. The Forms of the Participles
§ 3. The Functions of the Participles
§ 4. Participial Constructions
4.1. Complex Object
4.2. Absolute Participial Construction
§ 5. Parenthesis
REVIEW EXERCISES
PROGRESS TEST
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CHAPTER 9. NUMERALS
ENTRY TEST
Unit 1. Numerals. Meaning and Use
PROGRESS TEST
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KEYS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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