Unit 11

Grammar: 1. Sequence of Tenses

2. Direct and Reported Speech

Sequence of Tenses

Chart

he studies English.

I He says that he studied English.

he will study English.

he studied English.

II He said that he had studied English.

he would study English.

Future-in-the-Past = would (should) + do

Ex 1.

a) Read and translate sentences.

b) Write out sentences where the rule of sequence of tenses is used.

1. I am sure that you saw a new film.

2. He knew that I never missed seminary.

3. We thought that we should be able to spend some time in the countryside.

4. They said that he had to stay at the University after classes.

5. We are glad that you have enjoyed your trip.

6. He doesn’t understand that you decided to carry out this work.

7. He felt that he had met this woman sometimes before.

8. The student said that he would take the necessary books from the library.

9. I believe that they will discuss the plan at the meeting.

10. I hoped that they would meet him soon.

Ex 2. Open the brackets.

1. I was sure that the children (to play) in the garden.

2. I thought that they (not to see) this play yet.

3. He knew that this city (to be) the capital of the state.

4. We know that there (to be) many places of interest there.

5. He thinks that the house (to be painted) in some days.

6. I thought that you (to graduate from) the University already.

7. He said that he (to like) the idea to buy a house.

8. We were sure that they (not to come).

9. My cousin told me that he (to hear) about the news the previous week.

10. He said that he (to respect) his friend’s opinion.

Ex 3. Change sentences, making actions in subordinate clauses a) earlier, b) later

1. He said that he couldn’t go to the party.

2. The doctor said that he was very busy.

3. She said that she studied English at the courses.

4. She thought she might finish her work by 6 o’clock.

5. The boy said that he played chess well enough.

6. He said that he was looking for his dog.

7. I understood that they were not in the city.

8. The woman said that she was waiting in the corner of the street.

9. They knew that the girl played the piano every day.

Ex 4. Translate into English.

1. Он думал, я опоздаю в кино.

2. Они знали, что мы работаем над этим проектом.

3. Она понимала, что он сделал эту работу для неё.

4. Он сказал, что пойдет к врачу на следующий день.

5. Я был уверен, что она позвонит ему на днях.

6. Студенты знали, что экзамен будет очень трудным.

7. Я не знал, что в библиотеке есть эти книги.

8. Он говорил, что будет изучать два языка.

9. Я думал, что вы уже купили билеты на концерт.

10. Она не знала, что мы провели отпуск на берегу моря.

11. Я полагала, что дети возьмут с собой собаку.

12. Он боялся, что старик устанет после прогулки.

Ex 5. Make up sentences or a story with word combinations below using the rule of

sequence of tenses:

To enter the University; to find a well-paid job; to choose a good speciality; to get a sertificate; to catch cold; to play special attention to; to visit a sick friend; to present smb with smth; to help smb.