2. Грамматика

Данный аспект предполагает повторение следующих тем:

Семестр 7: Tenses (in the Active and Passive Voices), Sequence of Tenses, Oblique Moods.

Семестр 8: Tenses (in the Active and Passive Voices), Non-Finite Forms of the Verb, Articles.

Студенты выполняют один из вариантов лексико-грамматической контрольной работы.

УЧЕБНИКИ:

1. Ганшина М.А., Василевская Н.М. Практическая грамматика английского языка. М., 1971 (1964).

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4. Макаров С.А. Учебно-методическая разработка по теме «Артикль». Тверь, 2004.

5. Резник Р.В., Сорокина Т.С., Казарицкая Т.А. Практическая грамматика английского языка. М., 1996.

6. Quirk R., Greenbaum S., Leech G., Svartvik J. A University Grammar of English. M., 1982.

7. Close R.A. A Reference Grammar for Students of English. M., 1979.

КОНТРОЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА № 13

(лексико-грамматическая).

Вариант 1

Task 1. Choose the correct word in brackets.

1. We have to be (economic/economical) of our time.

2. Are you familiar with the (economic/economical) situation in this country?

3. The government’s (economic/economical) (policies/politics) have led us into the worst recession for years.

4. The state as an organized group of citizens is called the body (politic/political).

5. It’s a (classic/classical) example of stupidity.

6. The accused man refused to make an (admission/admittance) of his guilt.

7. Only high officials had (access/accession) to the Emperor.

8. The unusually cold weather (affected/effected) his health.

9. Benny doesn’t show much (affectation/affection) for insects.

10. The law is still in (affect/effect).

11. We have no (conscience/consciousness) during sleep.

12. Mr Brown is a (conscientious/conscious) worker.

13. I am (conscientious/conscious) of my mistake.

14. The (ascent/assent) of the mountain was not difficult.

15. I can give you good (council/counsel).

16. The teacher (deduced/deducted) ten points for my bad handwriting.

17. He was (exalted/exulted) to the high position.

Task 2. Use correct prepositions where necessary.

1. You must fill in that form ___ ink.

2. Not many people avail themselves ___ the opportunity to do what I did.

3. Help yourself ___ the vegetables.

4. The essay treats ___ the progress of medical research.

5. Which doctor is treating you ___ your illness?

6. Mr Black treated us ___ a good dinner.

7. The government has not found a cure ___ unemployment yet.

8. I’m short ___ cash now.

9. The war has involved an enormous increase ___ the national debt.

10. The haystack was set ___ fire by somebody ___ purpose.

11. English abounds ___ idiomatic phrases.

12. You should take pride ___ your work.

Task 3. Use correct articles if necessary.

1. We are studying ___ certain soil bacteria able to take up ___ iron and accumulate it on ___ surface of ___ cells.

2. It may be said that ___ English drama is a growth of ___ Renaissance.

3. It’s ___ fun studying ___ English grammar.

4. ___ number of my short stories have been published.

5. ___ number of such word combinations is practically limitless.

6. ___ thousand people marched from ___ Hyde Park to ___ Westminster Abbey.

7. It was ___ late afternoon when I woke up.

8. What are the products of ___ West Indies?

9. I am at ___ loss what to do now.

10. ___ unemployed are not expected to live on the savings.

11. ___ mankind will be grateful to you.

12. ___ distant is more enchanting than that which is near.

13. ___ Murphy’s law is based on a popular belief that if something goes wrong it always goes wrong in the worst possible way.

14. Just tell what it is in ___ plain English.

15. They made ___ slow progress in the mountains.

16. When the ship reached the port it bore ___ abundant evidence of the storm.

17. That’s ___ useful information.

Task 4. Use correct articles in set expressions if necessary.

1. We have the enemy on ___ run. (=they are in hasty retreat)

2. Our friend gave us ___ run of his house.

3. He said so by ___ way of an apology.

4. She writes ___ good hand.

5. Let me give you a case in ___ point. (=give you an example)

6. The names are arranged in ___ alphabetical order.

7. His fortune took ___ turn to ___ better.

8. How can you have ___ face to say such a thing? (=How dare you?)

9. I’ll lose ___ face if I don’t keep my promise.

10. Are you in ___ line with my suggestion? (in agreement)

11. What’s on ___ air tonight? (=What’s the radio programme?)

12. It suits me to ___ ground. (=completely)

13. The ship had 500 passengers on ___ board.

14. How much do you pay for ___ board? (for meals)

15. My hair stood on ___ end.

Task 5. Rewrite the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form of oblique moods.

1. I want to go but I have this examination tomorrow. But for this examination I (go) too.

2. She didn’t cry, but she looks as if she (cry) for some time.

3. Why did you come? I’d rather you (not come).

4. She was angry with you, otherwise she (not speak) like that then.

5. The child is crying. If only he (not cry)!

6. And of course I was wearing my very best shoes. If only I (not wear) my very best shoes!

7. I knew nobody at the party, so I didn’t have a very good time, but if I (know) anybody there I (have) a nice time.

8. It’s five o’clock; it’s time he (be) here.

9. It was raining when I set out, but I wish it (not rain).

10. Have you read his book? – Yes, but I wish I (not read) it.

11. I think it necessary that everyone (be) present.

12. The president requested that the prime minister (make) a report.

13. She helped me and I finished in time. But for her help I (not finish) it in time.

Task 6. Use the gerund or infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

E.g. He refused (eat).  He refused to eat.

1. The government will not countenance (give) in to blackmail.

2. I do not deign (reply) to such an impudent question.

3. I can’t afford (go) away for a holiday.

4. Mr Smith chose (stay) where he was.

5. Fancy (do) this!

6. He claimed (have reached) the top of the mountain.

7. We hesitated (take) such a big risk.

8. Would you mind (hold) your tongue?

9. The book purported (be) a translation.

10. The teacher told us we risked (be) expelled if didn’t write the test.

11. He proceeded (illustrate) this by his own story.

12. I gave up my small apartment, sold my few belongings and resolved (start) afresh.

13. I’ve got a fifty percent chance of doing what I set out (do).

14. He told me he’d postpone (go) to America.

Task 7. Use the correct form of the gerund of the verbs in brackets. Insert prepositions where necessary.

E.g. But before long it was obvious that our other arms, stuck out as they were, were in imminent danger (tear) away.  But before long it was obvious that our other arms, stuck out as they were, were in imminent danger of being torn away.

1. At first, as I told you, I was inclined to suspect her (concern) in the crime.

2. A dish of coffee and milk was respectfully submitted to the cat, who drank it contemptuously and then retired to her box of shavings with an air (sustain) an insult.

3. The whole time I was conscious (surround) by a network of intrigue.

4. I despair (pass) my driving test.

5. I know you dislike (arouse) early, but it’s nine o’clock.

6. It was on her tongue to tell him that she was not used (speak) to like that.

7. Certainly I should have no objection (work) with him.

8. His pleasure (ask) to dinner was simple and fresh.

9. I grew bored (try) never to be bored.

Task 8. Change the following sentences so as to use the complex subject with the infinitive in the correct form. Underline the complex subject.

E.g. A group of people at the gangway saw that the boat came into harbour.  The boat was seen to come into harbour.

1. It happened so that I was staying for a long weekend not far from Tercanbury.

2. It was not likely that he was going to be drawn into an argument.

3. It was felt that she was perfectly capable of taking care of herself.

4. It is known that he lived with an uncle and aunt on the outskirts of a little Kentish town by the sea.

5. We think that the government has made a mistake.

6. I suppose that you should come here at three o’clock.

7. I am sure that the boat will be noticed.

Task 9. Change the following sentences so as to use Nominative Absolute Participial Constructions. Underline the Nominative Absolute Participial Constructions.

A. E.g. As it was a hot day, and all of us were thirsty she suggested that we should have a glass of beer.  It being a hot day, and all of us thirsty, she suggested that we should have a glass of beer.

1. When a fortnight of his notice to Mrs Grant had expired Mike really began to worry.

2. When all was settled, he went to bed and slept soundly.

3. Now that the moment had come he found that it was difficult to speak.

4. After it was settled that Joy should come down to Blackstable, Mrs Grey thought much how she should treat them.

5. As there were no other matters to discuss, the old man left.

6. If the sun shines, the weather will be nice.

B. E.g. She looked at me and her eyes widened.  She looked at me, her eyes widening.

1. They walked silently through the street, Tom was very grave and Liza was weeping bitterly.

2. Denny lit a cigarette, his fingers were shaking so violently he could barely hold his match.

3. It was Nancy herself who opened the door for Andrew, her face smiled towards him.

4. ‘Yes,’ said Maggie and the worried look receded from her face.

5. Dinner began in silence, the women faced one another and the man.

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(лексико-грамматическая).

Вариант 2

Task 1. Choose the correct word in brackets.

1. By various little (economics/economies) she managed to save a few pounds.

2. I study (economics/economies) at Tver university.

3. These countries have strong (economics/economies).

4. We are expecting a (politic/political) crisis.

5. Try not to enter the local (policies/politics).

6. We all enjoy (classic/classical) music.

7. Students must have (access/accession) to good books.

8. Some Japanese women (affect/effect) European-style dress.

9. Our arguments had no (affect/effect) on her.

10. If you have a guilty (conscience/consciousness), you feel or know that you have done wrong.

11. The blow caused him to lose (conscience/consciousness).

12. As there’s no butter we’ll have to (content/contend) ourselves with dry bread.

13. We watched the mist (ascending/assenting) from the valley.

14. Have you given your (ascent/assent) to the plan?

15. Mr Green is a member of the City (Council/Counsel).

16. If you see a doctor leaving a house, you can (deduce/deduct) that someone is ill.

17. The fans (exalted/exulted) at the victory.

Task 2. Use correct prepositions where necessary.

1. I shall treat myself ___ a weekend holiday.

2. What’s the best cure ___ a cough?

3. It’s not easy to cure me ___ bad habits.

4. The concert was ___ my liking.

5. There was a sudden drop ___ the temperature.

6. The responsibility rests ___ you.

7. He has been failing ___ health for the last two months.

8. It’s unwise to buy things ___ credit if you’re poor.

9. Do you object ___ this decision?

10. You probably need a guide ___ the city if you go there.

11. They persist ___ doing it their own way.

12. I congratulate you ___ passing the examination ___ the third attempt.

Task 3. Use correct articles if necessary.

1. ___ Dante’s belief in ___ immortality is formal, precise and firm, almost as much so as that of ___ child, who thinks ___ dead will hear you if you cry loud enough,

2. ___ English literature carried on, to ___ great extent, ___ traditions of ___ Restoration.

3. What ___ fun we had when we were at ___ seaside!

4. Your friend is ___ great fun.

5. It is beyond the bounds of ___ human knowledge.

6. ___ number of people who live and sleep in The City is only about ten thousand.

7. I remember riding on top of a taxicab along ___ Fifth Avenue.

8. It was ___ early morning when the train pulled into the little siding.

9. I went to ___ Pushkin Museum yesterday.

10. Only ___ wealthy can have the luxury of doing nothing.

11. I am a graduate of ___ London’s College of Hotel Management.

12. ___ Big Ben and ___ Tower are very much photographed by tourists.

13. ___ humanity is on the brink of disaster.

14. ___ poetic touches the heart strings.

15. The work does you ___ credit.

16. We’ve had ___ hard luck this semester.

17. This composition is ___ improvement on your last.

Task 4. Use correct articles in set expressions if necessary.

1. I’ve been on ___ run all day. (=busy)

2. The sportsmen went past at ___ run. (=running)

3. Can I say a few words by ___ of introduction?

4. The song is all ___ go. (=in fashion)

5. In ___ point of fact, I am a good student. (=in reality)

6. When it came to ___ point he refused his help.

7. The delegates were called to ___ order by the chairman.

8. The fish is cooked to ___ turn. (=cooked enough)

9. The story is absurd on ___ face of it. (=judging by appearance)

10. Many facts have come to ___ light.

11. My plans are still in ___ air. (=uncertain)

12. He walked up the marble staircase two steps at ___ time, past the many students hurrying towards lunch.

13. My plans went by ___ board. (=failed)

14. We stood there for three hours on ___ end. (=continuously)

15. Stand the barrel on ___ end. (=upright)

Task 5. Task 5. Rewrite the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct form of oblique moods.

1. It began to rain and they didn’t go for a walk. But for the rain they (go) for their walk.

2. It’s necessary that he (come) there with us.

3. You are so noisy! I’d rather you (be) not so noisy.

4. She is very hardworking, otherwise she (not pass) yesterday’s examination.

5. How dark it is here! Oh, if only it (be) not so dark!

6. I was sleeping when the train stopped at my station. Oh, if only I (not sleep).

7. I wasn’t there and didn’t see it happen, but if I (be) there it (not happen).

8. The bell has gone; it’s time you (hand) in your papers.

9. I had no time, but I wish I (have) time then.

10. Have you been here before? – No, I only wish I (be) here before.

11. Your new vacuum cleaner doesn’t work. I’d much rather you (not buy) it.

12. I demand that everyone (be) here in time.

13. It is highly desirable that he (know) all the particulars.

Task 6. Use the gerund or infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

E.g. He refused (eat).  He refused to eat.

1. I begrudge (spend) so much money on train fares.

2. The emperor deigned (accept) the message.

3. John contrived (make) matters worse.

4. We contemplate (go) to Sheffield next year.

5. I endeavour (win).

6. I’ve enjoyed (see) you.

7. We hasten (tell) you good news.

8. She offered (help) me.

9. They repented (stay) out late.

10. Nevertheless, he couldn’t help (watch) the silhouettes of the horses moving beyond the window.

11. He regrets (steal) the money.

12. The teacher does not allow (run) along the corridors.

13. Some say we cannot afford (do) it; I say we cannot afford (not do) it.

14. 'What a girl,’ he thought, and resumed (read) his paper.

Task 7. Use the correct form of the gerund of the verbs in brackets. Insert prepositions where necessary.

E.g. But before long it was obvious that our other arms, stuck out as they were, were in imminent danger (tear) away.  But before long it was obvious that our other arms, stuck out as they were, were in imminent danger of being torn away.

1. I didn’t like to run the risk (see) with people whom they would not at all approve of.

2. He is the doctor’s dog but he insists (introduce) to all new patients.

3. People got annoyed (send) to a place that had, perhaps, been let some time.

4. He was accustomed (have) all his thoughts sifted through his mother’s mind.

5. This was an appeal to which Eleanor was incapable (turn) a deaf ear.

6. Dirk Stroeve flattered himself on his skill (cook) Italian dishes.

7. I felt sheer blind irritation (disturb).

8. I have no hesitation (answer) this enquiry.

9. But she got used (take) care of.

Task 8. Change the following sentences so as to use the complex subject with the infinitive in the correct form. Underline the complex subject.

E.g. A group of people at the gangway saw that the boat came into harbour.  The boat was seen to come into harbour.

1. It appeared that he had done it well.

2. The man had read his paper, it seemed.

3. It is believed that his advice was ignored.

4. We expect the letters to arrive on Friday.

5. It is known that he refused office in the interests of his profession.

6. They say Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa.

7. We believe that some members of the action committee spoke yesterday.

Task 9. Change the following sentences so as to use Nominative Absolute Participial Constructions. Underline the Nominative Absolute Participial Constructions.

A. E.g. As it was a hot day, and all of us were thirsty she suggested that we should have a glass of beer.  It being a hot day, and all of us thirsty, she suggested that we should have a glass of beer.

1. When this was done, he seized some strips of long yellow paper about three inches wide.

2. When the door bell rang, Lesley rose and left the room.

3. Now that the examination was so close at hand, a queer calmness had settled upon him.

4. After Oscar had gone, Liza stood for a moment in the hall.

5. One afternoon, as there was nothing to do, he went home at three o’clock.

6. If the weather permits, the students will go skiing.

B. E.g. She looked at me and her eyes widened.  She looked at me, her eyes widening.

1. She counted out the money from her bulging purse, her fingers trembled and her eyes snapped at him.

2. In a moment Lewis leapt from the car, his eyes were blazing with excitement.

3. Scarcely nodding to us, he went down the walk and his dog ran after him.

4. Then she saw the stained point and drew back, and her eyes widened with horror.

5. ‘No one’s denying what he’s done!’ said Mrs Weasley, her voice rose, her fists trembled on the arms of her chair.