5. Translate into English

1. ‘Vogue’  название известного журнала женской моды. 2. Это было очень дорогое женское обручальное кольцо. 3. Как тебе понравилась шумная вчерашняя вечеринка? 4. По-моему, коровье молоко вкуснее козьего. 5. Одна талантливая мамина ученица завоевала приз в прошлогоднем конкурсе. 6. Я недавно видел ее фото в одном модном дамском журнале. 7. Почему первые слова ребенка это что-то вроде «мама, папа»? 8. Эта старая машина Тома небезопасна. 9. Недавно здесь открылся большой детский магазин. 10. Мы провели выходные у родителей моей жены.

(C) Pronouns

Possessive pronouns

My car is grey, and hers is yellow.

6. Supply possessive pronouns where possible.

1. … computer is broken. May I use … ?

2. Everybody has the right to express … opinion.

3. William and I smiled at each other. His smile was as affectionate as … .

4. She laughed loudly, in that special way of … .

5. They think that … is the best team.

6. Is this cage the rabbit’s? Is it …, surely?

Personal pronouns: nominative case vs. objective case

7. Comment on the italicized forms

1. My wife and I decided to go on holiday to Spain.

2. The Joneses asked me to help them.

3. Who is paying for the dinner?  Him.

4. I run as fast as him / as he does.

5. I’m very tired.  So am I / Me too.

6. It is me that is wrong.

It is I who/that am wrong.

It is me who is wrong.

It is I who is wrong.

7. except me, but me, between you and me, for me

8. Use personal pronouns in either the nominative or objective case.

1. Nobody except … knows where the key is kept, and I’m not telling you.

2. ‘Who bought these flowers?’ ‘It was … . I thought you’d like them.’

3. ‘I haven’t met Mark yet  is … here?’ ‘That’s … over there.’

4. ‘I’ve had enough of this party.’ ‘… too.’

5. My friend George and … decided to talk to the principal.

6. He’s faster than …, but I’m stronger than … .

7. You’ve got almost the same colour eyes as … .

8. The secret was between Bob and … . I don’t know how it became known to everybody.

9. I’m sorry to bother you but I’m afraid you and … should have a talk.

10. Do you want Jess or … to phone her?

11. It was … that left those boxes there. Sorry.

12. I’ve done it for Mike and … . I hope she is happy now as well.

13. There will only be my sister and … . You have nothing to be afraid of.

14. … , the students of Group 21, have worked out the following decision.

15. ‘We are from York’ ‘So … … .

4. Present Simple and Present Progressive

9. Comment on the italicized forms

1. Ann lives in a big city.

2. Ann visits her aunt twice a week.

3. First I put a lump of butter into the frying pan and light the gas; while the butter is melting I break three eggs into a bowl …

4. She arrives full of life and spirit. And about a quarter of an hour later she sits down in a chair, says she doesn’t feel well, gasps a bit and dies.

5. Tears flowed slowly down her cheeks, “What are you crying for?”

6. And what are you doing in Geneva?  I am writing a play.

7. I quite understand what you mean.