- •Практикум по грамматике английского языка для студентов первого курса (времена и артикли)
- •Часть 1
- •IV. Name the parts of the sentence and discriminate between the main and the secondary parts:
- •V. Point out the subjects and say what they are expressed by:
- •VI. Discriminate between verbal and nominal predicates, say what they are expressed by:
- •VII. Choose the appropriate word from brackets and explain your choice:
- •Lesson 3
- •I. Point out the objects and say what kind they are:
- •II. Point out the attributes in the following sentences and say what they are expressed by:
- •III. Point out the adverbial modifiers in the following sentences: State their type and say what they are expressed by:
- •IV. Change the following sentences into as many question as you can beginning with when, where, why, how:
- •V. Form the plural of following nouns:
- •VI. Classify the following nouns:
- •VII. What is the correct collective noun for:
- •Lesson 5
- •I. In each of the following groups of nouns pick out the one that is different in class from the others. Give the reason for your choice:
- •II. Comment on the kinds of nouns in the following sentences:
- •VII. Rewrite the following using verbs and adverbs instead of nouns and adjectives:
- •VIII. Using either the adjective or the adverb, make sentences out of the following:
- •Lesson 6
- •I. Find equivalents to every indefinite article in the following sentences:
- •II. Insert articles where necessary:
- •III. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •IV. Translate into English paying particular attention to the demonstrative pronouns:
- •V. Complete the following sentences with the phrases "to me" or "for me":
- •VI. Give answers to the following negative statements:
- •Lesson 7
- •I. Complete this table. The first example is done to help you.
- •VII. Translate into English:
- •VIII. Comment on the use of the Present Indefinite Tense:
- •IX. Give answers to the questions using adverbial clauses of time. Use "when", "before", or "after":
- •Lesson 8
- •I. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •II. Put the adverbs of following questions into their proper place:
- •III. Translate into English paying attention to the articles before nouns modified by such, rather, what and quite:
- •IV. Translate into English:
- •Lesson 9
- •I. Translate what is given in brackets, using the Present Indefinite or the Future indefinite Tense:
- •II. Complete the following sentences in any suitable way:
- •III. Answer each question with a complete answer:
- •IV. Put adverbs in brackets in the correct place in the sentence:
- •III. Use unless to replace if … not in following sentences:
- •IV. Paraphrase using adverbs or adjectives. Make all the necessary changes:
- •V. Compose dialogues using the words below. Follow the model.
- •VI. Read the following sentences paying attention to the nouns. Explain when the Nouns are countables and when they are uncountables:
- •Lesson 11
- •I. Insert some, any, no:
- •II. Translate the following sentences:
- •III. Translate into English paying particular attention to the use of articles with countable and uncountable nouns:
- •IV. Translate the following sentences paying attention to object clauses of time and condition:
- •V. Translate the following sentences paying attention to object clauses, clauses of time and condition:
- •Lesson 12
- •I. Put some, any, not any, none, no, not before the nouns where necessary:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Translate into English. Be careful of the use of articles before nouns modified by limiting attributes:
- •IV. Translate into English. Be careful of the use of tenses in clauses of time and condition and object clauses:
- •V. Dictation-translation:
- •Lesson 13
- •I. Explain the use of the Present Continuous in the following sentences and translate into Russian:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Contrast the Present Indefinite with the Present Continuous Tense:
- •IV. Translate the following sentences using either the Present Indefinite or Present Continuous Tense:
- •V. Translate into English:
- •VI. Translate into English. Pay attention to the use of articles:
- •Lesson 14
- •I. Put the verb in brackets into either the Present Indefinite or the Present Continuous Tense:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Translate into English and reproduce the dialogues:
- •Lesson 15
- •I. Translate the following sentences paying particular attention to the use of articles:
- •II. Put the verbs given in Brackets into their proper tenses. State what kind of a subordinate clause it is 9an object clause, an adverbial clause of time or condition):
- •III. Translate into English:
- •Lesson 16
- •I. Insert many, much, little, a few, a litte:
- •II. Compose as many sentences as possible:
- •III. Translate the following using little, a little, few. A few:
- •IV. In place of the adjectives in brackets put the correct form, adding more or most where necessary:
- •V. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •VI. Insert articles where necessary:
- •Lesson 17
- •I. Make up short dialogues as shown in the model.
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Analyze the use model verbs in the following dialogue. Learn the dialogue by heart to the next lesson:
- •IV. Rewrite the following sentences using unless instead of if not:
- •V. Answer the following questions using the adverbial clauses of condition:
- •VI. Insert articles were necessary:
- •Lesson 18
- •I. Fill in the blank spaces with either mustn’t or needn’t:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Make up dialogues as shown in the model. Use the words given to you. Pay attention to the model verbs:
- •IV. Translate into English:
- •V. Insert articles where necessary:
- •Lesson 19
- •I. Make up short dialogues as shown in the model. Be careful of the use of the auxiliary verb “to do” with the modal expression “to have to” in the interrogative:
- •II. Translate into English:
- •III. Supply “the” wherever needed:
- •IV. Translate into English:
- •V. Answer the questions, using the Present Perfect Tense:
- •VI. Translate into English, using the Present Perfect Tense:
- •VII. Write the following sentences choosing the correct form of the word in brackets – adjective or adverb:
- •Lesson 20
- •I. Complete the following situations according to the model:
- •II. Construct sentences according to the model:
- •III. Comment on the use of the Present Perfect Tense. Say whether it expresses a complete action – the Resultative Perfect or an incomplete action – the Durative Perfect.
- •IV. Read the following sentences in Present Perfect using the adverbial modifiers in brackets:
- •V. Translate into English:
- •VI. Insert the correct article:
II. Put the adverbs of following questions into their proper place:
1. Where do you spend your summer (usually)? 2. Do you prepare your lessons in the afternoon (always)? 3. Does he come so late (always)? 4. Are you on time (always)? 5. Have you spoken to the dean (yet)? 6. When do you start working (usually)? 7. Has Tom left (already)? 8. Do the children quarrel with each other (often)? 9. Has your uncle mentioned this fact (ever)? 10. May I take your dictionary (sometimes)?
III. Translate into English paying attention to the articles before nouns modified by such, rather, what and quite:
1. Какая яркая обложка! 2. Какой полезный совет! 3. Какая плохая погода! 4. Какая странная идея! 5. Какой интересный человек! 6. Какое высокое здание! 7. Какая странная шутка! 8. Какое симпатичное лицо! 9. Какая неожиданная информация! 10. Какая интересная работа! 11. Она довольно хорошая студентка. 12. Это довольно неприятная шутка. 13. Это довольно странная история. 14. Он довольно спокойный человек. 15. Это довольно неприятное положение. 16. Это довольно странный совет. 17. Это совершенно неожиданное предложение. 18. Это совсем хорошая работа. 19. Это совершенно глупая шутка. 20. Это совершенно ненужный совет.
IV. Translate into English:
1. Где собака? 2. Посмотри на мальчика. 3. Можно мне яблоко? 4. Мистер Керри был известным хирургом. 5. Пальто, которое вы мне дали, не мое. 6. Президент будет выступать завтра. 7. Он не сказал ни слова. 8. Вам понравилась пьеса? 9. Прошла неделя. 10. Это дом, который построил мой брат. 11. Солнце очень печет сегодня. 12. У нас в институте большая библиотека. 13. Подожди минутку. 14. Где ручка, которую я купил. 15. Мне нужна ручка.
Lesson 9
The Use of Articles with Countables and Uncountables. The Present Indefinite Tense.
I. Translate what is given in brackets, using the Present Indefinite or the Future indefinite Tense:
She will tell you (если вы ее об этом спросите).
She won't tell you (если вы ее об этом не спросите).
She tells me (что ничего не будет готово).
I'm not sure at all (когда она вернется).
I shall stay here (до тех пор, пока он не придет).
I wonder (когда вы будете готовы).
I'll tell her about it (как только она меня спросит).
Read this letter to me (пока я буду есть бутерброд).
I wonder (понравится ли ей эта книга).
Wait (пока он не придет).
II. Complete the following sentences in any suitable way:
1. I'll be able to pay as soon as I …. 2. Don't give him any money until …. 3. I shall prepare dinner while you …. 4. I shall do my shopping after …. 5. He will do his homework before he …. 6. When I see him …. 7. I shall never forget you as long as I …. 8. Don't forget to remind him about it when you …. 9. She … while the children are playing in the garden.
III. Answer each question with a complete answer:
Model: What will you do if the weather is fine tomorrow?
If the weather is fine tomorrow, I shall go to the park.
1. What will you do if it rains tomorrow? 2. What will the teacher say if you don't do your homework? 3. What will you do if I ask you to tell a story? 4. What will you say if I ask you to lend me some money? 5. What will you do if there are no classes to-morrow? 6. What will you do if you lose your pen? 7. What will you do if your friend falls ill? 8. What will you do if you have free time tonight? 9. What will you say if your friend invites you to the theatre?
IV. Put adverbs in brackets in the correct place in the sentence:
Model: I go (in summer, usually, to Paris).
I usually go to Paris in summer.
1. We meet (on Sunday afternoon, in the park, always). 2. I saw John (in the office, about an hour ago). 3. I have a cup of tea (in bed, always, before I get up). 4. We must invite them (next week, to your house). 5. I get up early (on Sunday, seldom). 6. He plays (well, in an important, game, always). 7. We eat (usually, when we go to the theatre, out). 8. He spoke (very well, at the debate, last night). 9. He arrived (at the meeting, at eight o'clock). 10. We are meeting (tomorrow, at John's house, at nine o'clock).
V. Insert the required article:
1. … spoon is made of … wood. 2. This bed is made of … oak. 3. Butter and cheese are made from … milk. 4. I can write … letter with … ink or with … pencil. 5. I want … glass of … milk. 6. … tea is very hot. 7. Would you like … cup of … tea? 8. She ate … ice cream after dinner and fell ill. 9. I'm afraid … milk has gone off sour, Ann. 10. The melting point of … ice is zero Centigrade.
Lesson 10
The Indefinite Pronouns. The Present and The Future indefinite Tense.
I. Give answers to the questions using adverbial clauses of time:
Model: When will you ring him up? - I'll ring him up as soon as I get home.
1. When will you tell us about the journey? 2. When will you take your holiday? 3. When will you be free? 4. When will you move to your new flat? 5. When you make a report? 6. When will you translate this article? 7. When will they discuss this book? 8. When will she get the dinner ready? 9. When will you speak to him?
II. Answer the questions in the affirmative using clauses of time and condition:
Model: A: There will be a meeting at institute at six.
B: Yes, I know there will be one.
A: Will you attend it if you finish your studies then?
B: If I finish my studies I shall certainly go to the meeting.
1. We are having fine weather now, aren't we? Will you go to the country this week if it keeps fine? 2. You don't like chopping but sometimes you have to do some. Will you go shopping today if your day's work is over? 3. I am sorry. The director is busy and can't see you right now. Will you wait till he has time to see you? 4. Your friend is not very good at English. Will her parents be disappointed if she makes poor progress? 5. You going to leave, aren't you? Will you leave before I come back? 6. The patient doesn't feel well, does he? Will he stay in bed until he feels well again? 7. You aren't ready, are you/ Will you be ready with your work if we come at six?