Lab. Work # 10 Subjunctive II in adverbial clauses of purpose.

Ex1. Study the use of Subjunctive II in adverbial clauses of purpose.

1. I'll light a match so that you may (might, can, could) see better. 2. I took a pill so that it might (could) kill the pain in the leg.

Ex2. Paraphrase the sentences using Subjunctive II.

1. I'd like you to come tomorrow to see everything for yourself. 2. He insured the car to get a compensation for its repairs in case he met with an accident. 3. Speak louder for everyone to hear you. 4. I must have a good rest today to save strength for tomorrow's contest. 5. Would you step back for me to pass. 6. I said nothing about my doubts not to upset her. 7. She wished to be left alone to think it over quietly. 8. Can you prescribe a medicine for me to sleep well? 9. I'll be brief not to take up much of your time. 10. She spoke in a soft, kind voice to make the child feel at ease. 11. She flattered the old man to win his confidence. 12. You'll have to pass exams to get a driving license. 13. I sent them away to tell you something confidentially.

Ex3. Translate what is given in brackets.

1. I advise you to give up this idea (чтобы не попасть в беду).

2. I'll do as she asks me (чтобы она не упрекала меня).

3. Ring her up straight (чтобы она приняла это лекарство).

4. I'm off (чтобы он опять не задержал меня).

5. He spoke in whispers (чтобы нас никто не услышал).

6. He showed me a map of the district (чтобы я не заблудился).

Ex4. Answer the questions using Subjunctive II.

1. What for did many people give their lives during the war? 2. Why do we usually take a taxi? 3. Why do most people keep notebooks? 4. What's the point of hiding matches if there are children in the house? 5. Why do we sometimes speak in a whisper? 6. In what case do we step aside? 7. Why do we inform relatives about the time of our arrival? 8. Why does a policeman raise his hand?

Ex5. Translate into English.

1. Она не поднимала глаз, чтобы никто не заметил охватившего ее волнения. 2. Он обещал снабдить нас всем необходимым оборудованием, чтобы мы смогли провести свой эксперимент. 3. Правительство США планирует сократить социальные программы, чтобы решить экономические проблемы, стоящие перед страной, за счет трудящихся. 4. Он прекрасный хирург. Он сделает все возможное, чтобы спасти ее. 5. Сократи текст доклада, чтобы не отнимать у нас много времени. 6. Я не хочу иметь с ним ничего общего, чтобы он не смог меня больше подвести. 7. Ты должен лежать в постели, чтобы не было осложнений. 8. Он отвел глаза в сторону, чтобы не смущать ее.

Lab. Work # 11 Subjunctive II in attributive clauses.

It's time

It's high time smb. did smth.

e.g. It's time somebody told her.

Ex1. Translate into Russian.

1. Ten to six. It's time he were here. 2. Well, it's about time you started packing. 3. High time she knew all about it. 4. Isn't it time you went preventive measures. 6. It's high time they phoned. 8. Don't you think it's time you got the cake out. I can smell it burning. It is time we got in touch with him. 2. It is about time we were leaving. 3. It is high time he were more mature.

Ex2. Paraphrase the sentences using Subjunctive II after "It's time".

1. It is time for them to reach an agreement. 2. You don't want to get into trouble you should learn to control your temper. 3. You don't seem to realize the urgency of the matter. 4. I am worried why the rescue party hasn't returned yet. 5. It is necessary to put an end to his insulting remarks. 6. She should devote more time to her children. 7. Why don't they expel him from the team? 8. Why won't you settle down in a quiet place like that?

Ex3. Develop the situations adding one more sentence containing the phrase "it is time".

PATTERN: You are not dressed yet. It is time you were ready to leave.

1. He is again detained at his college. 2. Are you still sitting idle? 3. He is not familiar with this author. 4. She borrowed the money from the Joneses a month ago. 5. It is still snowing. 6. Lewis can't live in one place for long. 7. Brian is a terribly jealous husband. 8. He still dreams of realizing his incredible idea.

Ex4. Translate into English.

1. Пора бы ей вернуть книгу. 2. Пора бы вам перестать делать такие ошибки. 3. Пора бы им прийти. 4. Пора бы им научиться это делать. 5. Пора бы лекции начаться. 6. Нам не пора идти? 7. Не пора ли вам начинать? 8. Не пора ли ей принять какое-то решение. 9. Не пора ли вам будить ее? 10. Мне кажется, что нам уже давно пора прийти к какому-то соглашению. 11. Давно пора положить этому конец. 12. Пожалуй, мне пора отправляться. 13. Мне кажется, что вам пора вмешаться.