Present perfect

I. Change the predicates in the sentences from Present Progressive into Present Perfect:

Pattern: I am not writing a report now. I have written it already.

1. We are not analyzing the data now.

2. I am not making an experiment now.

3. We are not interviewing the subjects now.

4. I am not comparing the data now.

5. We are not recording the results now.

6. I am not observing his behaviour now.

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7. We are not solving a problem now.

8. I am not copying the experimental data now.

9. We are not discussing his approach now.

10. I am not reporting on my conclusions now.

II. Change the sentences from Present Progressive into Present Perfect negative:

Pattern: He is solving a problem now.

He hasn't solved the problem yet.

1. She is considering this hypothesis now.

2. He is making analyses now.

3. She is measuring the length of this object now.

4. He is thinking the matter over now.

5. She is watching this phenomenon now.

6. He is describing his pictures now.

7. She is demonstrating some experiments now.

8. He is introducing a new device now.

9. She is performing a task now.

10. He is working out a new method now.

HI. Change the following sentences into an interrogative form:

Pattern: We have finished this experiment. Have you finished this experiment?

1. I have applied the new approach lately.

2. He has achieved good knowledge.

3. She has obtained productive results.

4. We have considered the issue already.

5. They have just spoken to the leading sociologist.

6. I have accepted his point of view.

7. He has rejected his hypothesis.

8. We have used a new device already.

9. They have demonstrated their method recently.

10. I have made certain conclusions.

IV. Change the following indirect questions into direct ones:

Pattern: Ask your friend why he has finished his

experiment. Why have you finished your experiment?

1. Ask your friend where they have been this week.

2. Ask your friend where she has made measurements.

3. Ask your friend why he hasn't taken part in the interview.

4. Ask your friend what conclusion he has made.

5. Ask your friend what results they have achieved.

6. Ask your friend what she has obtained under new conditions.

7. Ask your friend why he hasn't taken measurements.

8. Ask your friend where they have applied this technique.

9. Ask your friend what mark he has got for his essay.

10. Ask your friend why she hasn't reported on her data.

GRAAM/iAR EXERCISES FOR DEVELOPING TRANSLATION SKILLS

I. Translate the following sentences with PASSIVE VOICE:

1. In ancient times science was treated simply as a system of statements.

2. This simple rule is followed by the majority of authors.

3. This problem has been approached by many scholars on various grounds in different countries.

4. The method I have been describing in the text is, of course, one that is followed by all of us.

5. Men are distinguished from other forms of life on earth by their social production of the material means of life.

6. Sensations are not merely passively received, but are obtained in the course of human activity.

7. Two answers have been given to this question, neither of them satisfactory.

8. The investigations of living organisms showed how all forms of life are developed from cells.

9. Most of the studies have been based primarily on subjective opinion regarding the relationship of attitudes to the job.

10. Special attention is being given to this phenomenon.

10. Careful consideration has been given to this area of research communications.

10. The problem cannot be finally solved.

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