Утевская Н.Л. - English Grammar Book. Ключи - 2011

Exercise IX (p. 130)

1. If you learn new words, you will write a dictation well. 2. I will be very thankful to you if you help me to translate this article. 3. I think everything will be clear as soon as we get a letter from him. 4. If she rings us up and we will be not at home, ask her if she will call on us in the evening. 5. If you take a taxi, you will have time to meet your brother. 6. As soon as you see him, ask him when he will leave. 7. If you get to the camp the first, wait for us. 8. As soon as you come to town come to me: there is enough place for all your family in the house. 9. I will be very grateful to you if you remind my brother about his promise. 10. He promised to get me some books as soon as I begin working at the article. 11. I am sure that everybody will like her as soon as she begins working with us. 12. I won’t be able to come to you today if I have to stay here after work.

Exercise X (p. 131)

1. I wonder when they will return. 2. You will recognize Tom at once as soon as you see him. 3. If you meet Ann, ask her to hurry. 4. She will be very glad when she meets you there. 5. I don’t remember when they will return. 6. If he is late, we will go without him. 7. I will give you this book on condition that you return it soon. 8. You will not know English till you begin to study hard. 9. When it gets dark, we will switch on the light. 10. I do not know when we will meet again. 12. If you don’t leave immediately, you will miss the train. 13. Stand here till the light is green. 13. I will tell him this news as soon as he comes here. 15. If you read when the light is bad, you will ruin your eyesight.

Continuous (Progressive) Tenses

The Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense

Exercise VI (p. 135)

a)1. What picture are you looking at? 2. What question are you asking? 3. What exercise are they doing? 4. What question are they answering? 5. Whose story are you reading? 6. Whose magazine is he taking? 7. Whose pen is he writing? 8. Whose pen are you giving to me? 9. What exercise are you writing? 10. What story are you reading? 11. What programme are you watching?

12.What text are you translating?

b)1. Who is reading a book? 2. Who is speaking over the telephone?

3.Who is writing on the blackboard? 4. Who is drawing books

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from the library? 5. Who is putting a newspaper in the letter-box?

6.Who is writing a dictation? 7. Who is answering the questions?

8.Who is reciting a poem? 9. Who is reading a magazine? 10. Who is speaking to teacher?

c)1. What are you writing? 2. What are you reading? 3. What are you listening to? 4. What are you telling them about? 5. What are you working at? 6. What are you speaking about? 7. What are you looking at? 8. What are you asking? 9. What are you thinking about? 10. What are you translating?

d)1. Where are you looking? 2. Where are you putting a newspaper?

3Where are you standing? 4. Where are you sitting? 5. Where are you sending a letter? 6. Where are you resting now? 7. Where are you living? 8. Where are you working? 9. Where are you sending a telegram? 10. Where are you having an English lesson?

e)1. Why are you closing the window? 2. Why is he asking the same question? 3. Why are you laughing? 4. Why are you hurrying? 5. Why are you leaving? 6. Why are you showing this magazine? 7. Why are you sitting at the window? 8. Why are you not listening to the teacher? 9. Why are you coughing? 10. Why are you not writing an exercise? 11. Why are you locking the door?

Exercise VII (p. 136)

1. Are you hurrying to the classes? – Yes, I am. We have a lecture at 11 o’clock. 2. Where are you going? – I am going to the library. 3. Are you reading? What are you reading? 4. Whom are you writing a letter? – To my sister. 5. Is your brother at home now? – Yes, he is. He is busy now. He is doing his homework. 6. I want to see professor Petrov. – I am sorry, he is not here. He is delivering a lecture. 7. Where is Victor? – He is in a reading room. He is reading newspapers. – What newspapers is he reading? – I don’t know.

8.Don’t enter the classroom. The students are writing a test paper.

9.Next week we are going to Sochi. 10. The delegation is coming tomorrow. What unit are you studying now? – We are studying the 5th unit. 12. Where is everybody hurrying? – To the stadium. There is an interesting match there. 13. Don’t make a noise. The children are sleeping. 14. What is Pete doing? – He is drawing. 15. Are you already finishing this work? 16. Don’t disturb me. I am preparing for a report. 16. Is father at home? – Yes, he is. He is working in the garden. 17. What are you thinking about? 18. Whom is he speaking there? 19. What are you looking at? 20. What are you speaking about?

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Comparison of the Present Simple and the

Present Continuous

Exercise VI (p. 138)

1.Where is Nicholas? – He is in the garden. – What is he doing there?

2.I do not understand what you are speaking about. 3. Does he know that we are leaving? 4. What do you think what they are waiting for?

5.I do not know why I am crying. 6. Why are you not eating the soup?

– I do not want. 7. I do not see what you are writing. – I am writing a letter to my brother who lives in Moscow. We are great friends and we often write to each other. Now he is working at his diploma work. 8. I see two students and hear their voices, but I do not understand what language they are speaking. It may be an oriental language but I don’t know oriental languages. 9. I like when all our family gathers together in the evenings. Usually we speak about our work. Now we are all in the dining room. We are drinking tea. Father is looking through a newspaper. My brother is telling us about the latest news at university. Mother is looking at the watch and saying that it is time for junior children to go to bed. 10. What does your brother do? – He works at the plant. – And what is he doing now? – He is reading a newspaper. I bring him newspapers when he comes from his work. 11. Don’t go out. It is raining. 12. It often rains in St Petersburg in autumn. 13. May I see Mihailov? No, you cannot. He is having dinner. He always has dinner at that time.

Exercise VII (p. 139)

1. It is still raining. I see some rain drops on the glass. 2. These people are fixedly looking at you. Do you know them? 3. What is the name of the magazine you are looking through? 4. Why are you standing in the doorway? Come in, we are just drinking tea; drink a cup of tea with us. 5. We are coming nearer to the sea. 6. What are you listening to? – I am listening to a concert from the Philarmonic Society. 7. Certainly this man speaks English very well, but it is difficult for me to understand him as he speaks very quickly and I know the language not quite well. 8. A young man with whom a journalist is speaking is a well known painter. Now he is probably telling him about his pictures. 9. I don’t love such people like he is. He always dreams but does nothing to realize his dreams. 10. Please call the railway station and find out when the train arrives from Moscow. 11. Take out your ticket. A ticket collector is checking tickets. 12. Don’t move, a photographer is already taking your photo. 13. She always complains about her son whenever I met her.

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14. You say that you leave soon. Maybe you will be here till he comes? 15. Don’t enter the room, my brother is preparing for the exam there.

The Past Continuous (Progressive) Tense

Exercise VI (p. 141)

1.I was reading a newspaper yesterday at 5 o’clock in the evening.

2.On Sunday from 2 o’clock till 4 o’clock we were working in the garden. 3. We were studying English the whole day. 4. When I rang him up he was preparing for the lessons. 5. We were going to the library when she met us. 6. What were you doing last Saturday in the evening from 5 o’clock till 7 o’clock? 7. When I was writing a letter, he was doing an English exercise. 8. We were watching TV, and they were listening to the radio. 9. He was reading a newspaper during dinner.

10.It was already dark when they were going out of the forest.

11.Where were you working today at 9 o’clock in the morning?

12.I was waiting for you from 3 o’clock till 4 o’clock, and then I went away. 13. We sat on the bench. The two boys were talking loudly near us. One of them was asking questions and the other was answering them. The two girls were playing under the tree. Some students were walking along the paths of the park. The birds were singing in the trees. It was getting hot and we decided to bathe.

Exercise VII (p. 142)

1. He was writing an exercise when I entered the room. 2. It was raining when I left the house. 3. What was he doing when you came to him? 4. He hurt the leg while he was playing football. 5.When I was going here I met your brother. 6. It was evening. My wife was reading a book, and I was writing a letter. Suddenly the door opened and my brother entered the room. 7. It was 10 o’clock when I entered the office. Some visitors were waiting for the manager. The secretary was speaking over the telephone with somebody. 8. I was having dinner when he rang me up. 9. I was returning home rather late. It was getting dark, and it was raining. I was walking quickly, as I had no umbrella and I was afraid to get wet. 10. The children were playing chess, and their mother was cooking dinner at that time. 11. Where were you hurrying when I met you? 12. The fire began at night when everybody was sleeping. 13. While he was making tea, she was watching him. 14. When he entered I was looking through the book of his early sketches.

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Comparison of the Past Continuous (Progressive)

and the Past Simple

Exercise III (p. 143)

1. Can you recollect what you were doing at that time? 2. When we left the cinema, it was still snowing heavily. 3. She was writing something when I entered. 4. He was working from morning till night because he wished to save the necessary sum of money and go away from here. 5. All the time while Peter was telling his story, she was fixedly looking at him. She tried to understand what kind of man he was. 6. The train was approaching the station, the delegates were standing at the windows and waving their hats. The children with flowers were running along the platform. 7. The passengers never saw Lake Baikal. When the train was passing Baikal it was night. 8. The hunters stopped talking, a beautiful deer was slowly approaching them. 9. While the director was talking with the representatives of foreign firms, the secretary was sorting the morning post. 10. While he was going through the crowd he heard that somebody called him. 11. We came to the railway square. The crowds of people were hurrying to the railway station and from the railway station; the cars were arriving and leaving, somebody was buying flowers. 12. While a porter and a driver were packing his things into the car, Jack saw his brother. He was standing behind the glass doors.

Exercise IV (p. 143)

1.At three o’clock he was not at home. He was working in the library at that time. When I came to the library, he was still working there.

2.I heard the lecturer badly as I was sitting far from him, and he was speaking rather quietly. 3. It was late and it was getting dark, and we decided to return home. While we were walking, it was raining all the time and the cold wind was blowing. 4. It was a sunny day. We were skating the whole morning. When we were skating it began snowing.

5.When the ship sailed, the passengers were standing on deck and waving with handkerchiefs to their friends who remained on the pier.

6.The salute began, crowds of people were going to the embankment of the Neva. 7. When Tom came to the street, all the children were playing with the ball. 8. It was already dark when we came up to the house; the strong wind was blowing and it was getting colder and colder. 9. The youths made friends when they were travelling together through the mountains of the Caucasus. 10. It was snowing heavily when we came out of the house. 11. She was translating an article at the time when we were watching TV. 12. We were bathing in the river when it began raining.

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Exercise V (p. 144)

1. I met him when he was going home. 2. We were standing on the platform when the train arrived. 3. My sister came when we were having dinner. 4. It was snowing the whole day yesterday. 5. Where were you at 11 o’clock? I was skating. 6. You were travelling at this time last year, weren’t you? 7. The woman told something to the boy who was going near her. 8. When I entered the hall, the students were still discussing the first report. 9. The secretary was typing the report when the director came in and put some papers on the table. 10. The train was approaching the station. Many people were hurrying to the railway station. 11. When the boy fell asleep, he was still holding a new toy. 12. He woke up as the telephone was ringing near his bed. 13. A young girl was singing a merry song when she was going upstairs. 14. Her hand was trembling when she hanged the telephone receiver.

The Future Continuous (Progressive) Tense

Exercise VI (p. 146)

1. And they will be playing draughts. 2. I will probably be writing a report. 3. He will be training the youth team. 4. And I will be writing a composition about the creative work of Chekhov. 5. You two will be going to the north to join your expedition, and I will be going to the Urals. 6. And you will be preparing for the exam at this time. 7. And we will be leaving at this time.

Exercise VII (p. 147)

1. Tomorrow at this time you will be listening to the wonderful opera. 2. You will see, in a minute he will be telling you about his meeting with the champion. 3. When we come home, mother will be still cooking dinner and we will have to wait. 4. If you want to see them, you should hurry, otherwise I am afraid you will come and they will be leaving. 5. Don’t ring me up from 3 o’clock till 5 o’clock: I will be working at the laboratory. 6. At 5 o’clock sharp tomorrow many astronomers will be watching the Solar eclipse. 7. Go downstairs, I am coming after you now. 8. At 6 o’clock sharp I will be waiting for you at the trolleybus stop. 9. He will be learning English when you come. 10. Tomorrow at 10 o’clock I’ll be taking an exam in history. 11. Don’t come to me tomorrow at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, I’ll be preparing for my report. 12. Will you be still working if I come at 9 o’clock?

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Perfect Tenses

The Present Perfect Tense

Exercise VII (p. 150)

1. I have never been to this theatre. 2. We have just spoken to him about it. 3. He has just left. 4. The meeting hasn’t begun yet. 5. We have already looked through new newspapers. 6. She has always been present at our meetings this year. 7. I have already shown him the way to the station. 8. I haven’t been to the cinema since September. 9. We have never skated in the forest in winter. 10. They haven’t seen him lately. 11. This week she hasn’t visited the classes. 12. My son has just come from England. 13. We haven’t discussed this problem at the meeting yet. 14. She has come here several times lately. 15. My mother has already answered this letter. 16. We have never studied Spanish. 17. We haven’t got any news since they left for the USA. 18. They have arranged a wonderful art exhibition recently.

Exercise VIII (p. 150)

1.Where is Petrov? Why hasn’t he come to university? I haven’t seen him today. I am afraid he has fallen ill. – You are mistaken. Petrov is here. He has just gone to the lecture. But you can’t speak to him now as the lecture has already begun.

2.This year we have read a lot. We have read some English books in the original. I always liked English literature. – Do you know the English literature of the XXth century well? – I have read all the works of Galsworthy, Maugham and Cronin. Some novels I have read in Russian.

3.Have you visited the exhibition of Shishkin’s pictures? – Yes, I have been there several times. I was always interested in the creative work of this painter. I have never seen something more beautiful than his landscapes.

4.I like travelling very much. I have already been to many cities of our country. I haven’t been to Novgorod since we moved to St Petersburg. I like this ancient city very much.

Exercise IX (p. 151)

–Hi, Boris!

–Hello, Nicholas!

–I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been all this time?

–You see, I have just come from the Crimea.

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–You have seen a lot of beautiful places, haven’t you?

–O, yes. By the way, have you ever been to Alupka?

–It’s a pity, I have never been there, but I’ve heard a lot about this place.

–Oh, it’s a wonderful place.

–Did you go there alone?

–No, together with Victor. You remember him, don’t you?

–Certainly. Has he already graduated from university?

–Yes, he has. He became a journalist.

–And how are you? I haven’t known anything about you for a long time.

–Thank you. Everything is all right. Call on me. I am always glad to see you.

Exercise X (p. 151)

1. I haven’t heard about it yet. 2. Who has come? At last you have come! 3. May I read your composition or have you handed it in to your teacher? 4. Have you found your umbrella? – Yes, I have. And where did you find it? – I found it in my room. 5. I will give you this book after I read it. 6. I haven’t got any letters from him lately. 7. I haven’t got any news from him since he left Moscow. 8. He left Moscow three years ago and I haven’t seen him since that time. 9. Why have you put on your coat? It is quite warm. 10. He has put the documents on the table and left the room. 11. I don’t know what time it is as my watch has stopped.12. I haven’t seen him since summer. 13. I have already told you about it twice. Don’t you remember? 14. At last a taxi has stopped at the entrance of a large house. 15. Your friend has come. He is waiting for you downstairs.

Comparison of the Present Perfect

and the Past Simple

Exercise I (p. 152)

1. Have you ever been to the picture gallery? – Yes, I visited it once when a youth, and the pictures made a great impression on me. Since then I have not been here. 2. Have you already seen the new film? – Yes, I managed to see it yesterday. I went to the cinema in the evening and got two tickets quite easily. 3. Did you always draw books from our library? – Yes, as a rule I did. Last year I went to another library but I did not find it as good as this one. I have drawn books from here for some 6 months already. 4. I have not seen anything of Helen lately. When did you see her last? – I met her two days ago. I think that she

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has changed very much. 5. Have you already had dinner? – No, not yet. The waiter took my order 15 minutes ago and has not brought me anything yet. 6. Have you ever heard Lemeshev sing? – Oh, yes. He was a splendid singer and a very good actor as well. 7. Where did you get this fine new bag from? – My parents gave it to me as a birthday present. 8. She has just reminded me that we were at school together. 9. I have met Nick at the station this morning. 10. She finished tidying up the flat, then she began cooking dinner. 11. I have seen his name in the papers very often of late. 12. They left just a week ago. 13. Most of the children here have had the flu already. 14. I have loved you since I saw you at the party.

Exercise II (p. 152)

1. Have you written a letter to your friend at last? – Yes, I have. – When did you write it? – I wrote it last night. – And why haven’t you sent it yet? – I left it at home in the morning, and I have been busy since I returned home. 2. Has Jane come home? – Not yet. I am very anxious about her. When did she leave? – She left home at 6 o’clock and she went straight to the dentist. – Don’t worry. I am sure the doctor detained her. – But it’s 9 o’clock now, so she has been away from home for three hours already. 3. Look! What letter I have just received from mother. – Anything has happened? – Father has fallen ill. – Ill again! He was ill in September. – Yes. At first the doctors said it was the flu. But then he felt worse and they took him to the hospital. Mother writes he has been ill for more than a week already.

Exercise IV (p. 153)

1. I have finished my report. Look at it, please. 2. Have you read today’s newspapers? Certainly. 3. Have you sent for a doctor? – Yes, I have. He will come soon. 4. Have you known Helen for a long time? – I have known her for six years already. 5. Today my friend has called me. 6. Last year he left for the north and since then I haven’t seen him. 7. I met with Ann at my friends’ three years ago, and I haven’t heard anything about her since then. 8. Do you know this city well? – No, I have never been here before. 9. He has changed very much lately, hasn’t he? – I haven’t noticed. 10. You haven’t visited us since you came. 11. I can’t go to the cinema with you because I haven’t done my homework yet. 12. I am glad to see you. I have heard so much about you. 13. When did you take part in the sports competitions? 14. My friend has never been abroad. He has gone to the USA lately.

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Exercise V (p. 154)

1.When did they leave? – I don’t know exactly. I was not at home.

2.I am very thankful to you for everything you have done for me.

3.We have just sold the last copy of this book. It’s a pity that you didn’t tell us before that you need it. 4. It has stopped raining, and people are going without raincoats and umbrellas. 5. When we were students we always helped each other. 6. I am very glad to get acquainted with you. I have heard about you so much and wanted to meet you long ago. 7. I have known him for many years; he has always been a good friend to me. 8. The examiners have already come and asked three students. 9. Where did you get this wonderful carpet? I have had it since I moved to this flat. 10. Where did she go today in the morning? She went to the library and then called on her friend. 11. She has written some letters this week. 12. Where has Tom gone? I don’t see him here. – He went home five minutes ago. 13. I haven’t seen my old teacher for two months. 14. A new teacher of history came on Monday. 15. Last year we had five lessons of English a week. 16. Haven’t you got my letter? – Your letter? No, I haven’t. – Yes, certainly you couldn’t get it yet. It was sent only today in the morning.

The Past Perfect Tense

Exercise VII (p. 157)

1. A telegram came ten minutes after you had left. 2. By 7 o’clock everybody had already arrived at the station. 3. When you came, I had already written my report. 4. By the time you called the guests hadn’t gathered yet. 5. Had you studied English before you entered these classes? 6. How many pages of this book had you translated by the end of the last week? 7. What had you already prepared by that time? 8. Who had already passed exams by that moment? 9. After Peter had translated the sentence in a wrong way, Ann tried to translate it in a right way. 10. When he entered the room to the English lesson he found out that he had left not only the textbook but his notebooks as well. 11. He was nervous because he hadn’t learnt all the words which the teacher asked to learn. 12. Coming to the theatre I found out that the performance hadn’t begun yet. 13. She came to our city three years ago. By this time she had already graduated from university. 14. When I came home, my brother had already gone to the cinema. 15. He had left before we received a telegram. 16. My brother said that he had already visited this exhibition.

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