- •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:
III. Use unless to replace if … not in following sentences:
Model: If it doesn't stop raining soon, they'll have to cancel the ball game. - Unless it stops raining, they'll have to cancel the ball game.
1. If he doesn't study harder, he won't pass the exams. 2. If she doesn't learn to be more courteous, she will never have any friends. 3. If there isn't more snow, we won't be able to go skiing. 4. If we do not leave right away, we'll miss our bus. 5. You'll lose the money if you don't pat it in a safe place. 6. If you don't watch your diet, you will become sick. 7. If he doesn't get here soon, we'll have to leave without him.
IV. Paraphrase using adverbs or adjectives. Make all the necessary changes:
Model: It is quite safe to discuss the question with him.
You can discuss the question safely with him.
1. Her English is very nice. 2. Eight o'clock is the usual supper time in our family. 3. She was quick in giving answers to my questions. 4. He was tired after a day of hard work. 5. She has a very good ear for music end a beautiful voice. 6. When he woke up there was a heavy snowfall. 7. Are you going to the station to meet them? - We don't know the exact time of their arrival. 8. Don't you think that the man sitting at the window is a typical Englishman? 9. How bright the sun is!
V. Compose dialogues using the words below. Follow the model.
Model: A: Donald doesn't like studying English.
B: Does he prefer playing tennis?
A: No, he doesn't like that either.
A: studying, French, Spanish, chemistry, watching TV, going to the picture, going to the theatre.
B: playing tennis, football, volleyball, doing crossword puzzles, dancing, lazing about.
A: No, doesn't like that either; Oh, yes, he does; No, not really; Yes, definitely.
VI. Read the following sentences paying attention to the nouns. Explain when the Nouns are countables and when they are uncountables:
1. The melting point of ice is zero Centigrade. Will you bring us two strawberry ices? 2. When water freezes, it changes into ice. 3. This vase is made of glass. I'm terribly sorry, but I've broken two of your beautiful glasses. I can't read without glasses. 4. I've seen three fires in the last month. In many English houses there are wood fires, coal fires and electric fires. 5. Two coffees, please. I like strong coffee. 6. Our house is made of brick. He carried a brick in each hand.
Lesson 11
Articles with Nouns Modified by Descriptive and limiting Attributes. The Present and the Future Indefinite Tense.
I. Insert some, any, no:
1. Are there … letters for me? No, there aren't … letters for you. There are … letters in the letter-box. 2. I have got … interesting news to tell you. 3. There isn't … butter on the table. 4. There aren't … magazines here. 5. I have … interesting news to tell you. 6. Take … fresh butter from the fridge. 7. Wash your hands and face. There is … hot water in the kettle. 8. I have … time to speak to you now. 9. Have you got any English records at home? 10. You may read … books you like. 11. Where can I buy … flowers? 12. I am interested in … information you can give me on this question. 13. May I have … water, please? 14. … glasses were broken. 15. I hope there won't be … rain tomorrow.
II. Translate the following sentences:
1. У него не осталось чернил. 2. У вас есть друзья в Москве? 3. Он дал мне несколько книг, которые я просил. 4. Он не принес никаких новостей. 5. Не хотите супу? 6. Вы читали романы Драйзера в прошлом году? 7. Он не смог найти никакой книги на эту тему. 8. Некоторые словари совершенно бесполезны. 9. Пожалуйста, купите молока. 10. Положите сахару в чай. 11. В классе было несколько человек. 12. Я не получал никаких писем вчера.