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5.“It’s high time you were sacked, boy”, the foreman said.
6.Your car is absolutely filthy! It's high time you had it washed.
7.Well, well, young man, it's time you settled down, had a wife and nice kids!
8.It's time we turned over a new leaf in our life, my darling.
9.Isn't it time we should put an end to this horrible war?
10.It's high time you should forgive me.
11.Well, it's high time you should realize that times have changed.
12.Don't you think it's high time you changed your manner of dressing?
13.I'm sure it's high time you told it to her face.
17. Paraphrase the sentences using “It's time”.
1. Marina should think of her future. 2. Oleg must consult a specialist. 3. The family ought to have a holiday. 4. The house needs to be given a new coat of paint. 5. We need to call an electrician. 6. I must become independent from my parents. 7. The children should go to bed and switch off the light. 8. You ought to feel responsible for your family. 9. Will you stop asking me provocative questions about my personal life? 10. Why should you live throwing your parents' money around? 11. I'm sorry, I have to say goodbye and leave. 12. How can you watch that boring programme? 13. You are a modern woman. Don't you want to learn to drive a car? 14. Your parents need your support. Why don't you help them? 15. Will you get down to business, all of you!
18. Translate the following into English using it’s (high/about) time.
1) Нам пора идти. 2) Ему давно пора бы объяснить, что он задумал. 3) Его давно пора проучить. 4) Когда я проснулся, я почувствовал, что мне самое время вызвать доктора. 5) В самом деле, нам пора бы обедать. 6) Тебе давно пора бы выбросить эту старую мебель. 7) Ему было сказано, что пора бы научиться делать так, как ему велят. 8) Как ты думаешь, не пора ли нам вернуться к гостям? 9) Ему давно пора сдать этот экзамен. 10) Всем давно пора понять, что назад пути нет. 11) Какой стыд, тебе давно пора выучить английский алфавит! 12) Шесть часов. А не пора ли пригласить гостей к столу? 13) — Не пора ли тебе сменить майку и джинсы? — А не пора ли тебе перестать делать мне замечания? 14) По-моему, тебе давно пора переключить телевизор на другую программу. 15) Пора тебе перестать сплетничать о друзьях и коллегах. Разве тебе нечем заняться? 16) А не пора ли нам вынуть торт из печки? Он может подгореть. 17) Ты не думаешь, что тебе пора отремонтировать кухню? 18) Не
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пора ли установить охрану в твоём офисе? 19) Я считаю, что нам давно пора перестать встречаться, хотя бы на некоторое время. 20) Тебе давно пора поменять своё отношение к браку. 21) Это плохая идея! Тебе пора понять, что я не приму ее. 22) Давно пора тебе сказать ей, что ты думаешь о ней. 23) А не пора ли вам, детки, идти в школу?
19.Explain the use of the verb forms after as if/as though. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1) He was throwing his things into a suitcase as if the place were on fire. 2) She always looked as though she had been at the hairdresser’s all afternoon. 3) Mary is always saying she believes in her friend, and at the same time she always behaves as if he were her enemy. 4) Our life goes on as if nothing had happened. 5) He sat in his chair looking as if he were going to be sick. 6) His head ached terribly. It felt as though all sorts of little savage things were beating inside it, trying to get out. 7) It seemed as though the water drew her irresistibly. 8) He felt as if he were being reprimanded.
20.Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets in the following clauses introduced by "as if" and "as though ".
1.Her lips were parted as if she (to be) out of breath. 2. Hugh laughed awkwardly, as if he (to say) something indecent. 3. He looked down at his feet as though he (to be) unconscious of the company. 4. She sounded as if he (to talk) to an enemy. 5. He leaned back as if he (not to have) a care. 6. "It sounds as though there (to be) three or four men down there," said my father. 7. She spoke of this and that as though she (to make) conversation with a stranger. 8. He looked as if he already (to decide) on some action. 9. When I reached the fourth floor, I was winded. I felt as though I (to climb) Mt. Everest instead of just three flights of stairs. 10. I was so happy that I felt as if I (to have) wings and (can) fly. 11. They treat their dog as though it (to be) a child. 12. Craig bumped the other car and then continued as if nothing (to happen). 13. Sometimes his father gives orders as if he (to be) a general in the army. 14. It was so quiet that it seemed as though the earth (to stop).
21.Translate the following sentences into English.
1) Он смотрел на меня так, словно не понимал. 2) Она продолжала оглядывать комнату, как будто искала кого-то. 3) Он застегнул пальто, как будто ему было холодно. 4) У неё обычно был такой вид, словно она только что плакала. 5)
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Жаль, что я не видела его вчера. 6) Вы говорите так, как будто ничего не знаете. 7) Он говорит по-английски так, как будто прожил много лет в Англии. 8) Она выглядела такой усталой, как будто проработала весь день. 9) Он ведёт себя так, как будто подозревает что-то. 10) Она выглядит так, как будто давно болеет. 11) У вас такой вид, как будто вы чем-то недовольны. 12) Вы говорите так, как будто ничего мне не обещали. 13) Он ведёт себя так, как будто ничего не случилось. 14) Вы выглядите таким разочарованным, как будто не рады получить такую хорошую работу. 15) Он выглядит так, как будто он серьёзно болен. 16) Они вели себя так, как будто ничего не случилось.
REVISION AND SELF CHECK
22. Underline the correct tense.
1.It’s about time she learnt/had learnt how to cook.
2.I’d rather you didn’t touch/hadn’t touched my favourite vase. You may break it.
3.If she heard/had heard the news, she would have called us by now.
4.They would have opened the door if they knew/had known who was there.
5.It’s high time they made/had made some changes.
6.I wish I saved/had saved some money last month.
7.Ben would have taken up sport earlier if he realized/had realized how much fun it was.
8.Tom speaks to everyone as if he knew/had known everything.
9.He would rather you didn’t open/hadn’t opened the letter. He wanted to do it himself.
10.Suppose you met/had met him, what would you say to him?
11.If only he called/had called me last night, we could have gone out.
12.I’d rather Mary spent/had spent the night with us. It’s snowing too heavily for her to drive home.
13.If you knew/had known what she did yesterday, you would be very surprised.
14.Supposing she were seen/had been seen leaving early, what would have happened?
23. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
1. Are you sure you won't be able to come with us? I wish you (change) your mind. 2. If only we (have) a phone! I'm tired of queuing outside the public phone box. 3. He walks as if he (have) a wooden leg. 4. He talks as if he (do) all the work himself, but in fact Tom and I did most of it. 5. I wish I (know) what is wrong with my car. 6. I wish I
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(ask) the fishmonger to clean these fish. 7. Bob's mother doesn't like his beard. She wishes he (shave) it off. 8. He always talks as if he (address) a public meeting. 9. He treats us as if we (be) idiots. 10. He needs some money. He wishes his parents (send) him some. 11. The newspaper strike has been going on for two weeks. I wish it (end). 12. If you (tie) the boat up it wouldn't have drifted away. 13. I wish you (not give) him my phone number. (I'm sorry you gave it to him.) 14. If only he (know) then that the disease was curable! 15. You talk as though it (be) a small thing to leave your country for ever. 16. If only I (be) insured! (But I wasn't insured.) 17. I wish transistor radios never (be) invented. 18. If only I (keep) my mouth shut! (I said something which made matters much worse.) 19. I said "Sunday". — I wish you (not say) Sunday. We'll never be ready by then. 20. But I told you what to do. — I know you did. If only I (take) your advice! 21. That man has brought us nothing but trouble. I wish I never (set) eyes on him. 22. I wish I (not try) to repair it. I only made it worse. 23. He looks as though he never (get) a good meal, but in fact his wife feeds him very well. 24. My roommate is very messy. I wish she (pick) up after herself more often. 25. We need some help. I wish Alfred (be) here now. If he (be), we could finish this work very quickly. 26. We had a good time in Houston over vacation. I wish you (come) with us. If you (come) with us, you (have) a good time. 27. I wish it (be, not) so cold today. If it (be, not) so cold, I (go) swimming. 28. I missed part of the lecture because I was daydreaming, and now my notes are incomplete. I wish I (pay) more attention to the lecturer . 29. A: Do you have enough money to buy that antique lamp? B: No, but I certainly wish I ... 30. A: Did you study for the test? - В: No, but now I wish I …. because I flunked it. 31. A: I wish we (have, not) to go to class today. - В: So do I. I wish it (be) a holiday. 32. A: How long have you been sick? - B: For over a week. - A: I wish you (go) to see a doctor today. You should find out what's wrong with you. - B: Maybe I'll go tomorrow. 33. This evening the surface of the lake is completely still. It looks as if it (make) of glass. 34 Sue says she can't come on the picnic with us. I wish she (change) her mind and (decide) to come with us.
24.Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold.
1.You should ask someone to help you with your project.
better You …had better ask… someone to help you with your project.
2.I don’t think it’s a good idea to invest all your money in stocks. were If I ……………………. Invest all my money in stocks.
3.I ate too much ice-cream and now I don’t feel well.
wish I …………………… so much ice cream.
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4.Tom wishes he hadn’t lied to his parents; now they are angry with him. lied If Tom ……………………….. to his parents, they wouldn’t be angry with him.
5.If you don’t start studying, you’ll fail your exams.
else Start studying ……………………..... your exams.
6.Tina would prefer to eat out rather than cook. rather Tina …………………………. than cook.
7.I was about to buy the painting, when I realized it was a fake.
if |
I would have bought the painting …………………………. It was a fake. |
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You’d think he was a politician. |
though He behaves ………………………… a politician. |
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You should be in bed now. It’s late. |
went It’s ……………………………………….. to bed.
10.She couldn’t tell you because she didn’t know. would Had ……………………………………told you.
11.If the teacher asked you to answer that question, what would you say? asked Suppose ……………………………… to answer that question, what would you say?
12.It would have been better if they had got the earlier train.
only If ………………………………………… the earlier train.
13. You ought to have set the wedding date by now.
time It’s ………………………………………….. a wedding date.
25.Choose the correct answer.
1.“Suppose you _____ some money, what would you do with it?” – “I’d probably go on holiday.”
A win |
B won |
C would win |
2.“I’ve got Jim’s book. Can you give it to him, please?” – “Well, if I
_______ him, I’ll give it to him”.
A will see |
B saw |
C see |
3.“I have to get up early tomorrow.” – “Then you’d better _______ to bed early tonight.”
A be going |
B to go |
C go |
4.“Can I go out tonight, Mom?” – “I’d rather you _______ at home and
______ your homework.”
A stayed; did |
B stay; do |
C will stay; will do |
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_______ a job, Trevor.” – “I know. I’ve got an |
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B will get |
C got |
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“It’s getting cold.” – “We’d better ________ our jackets on.” |
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A to put |
B putting |
C put |
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A will come |
B won’t come |
C is coming |
8.“Let’s nave a party this weekend.” – “I’d rather we ______ it this weekend. I’m busy.”
A didn’t have |
B don’t have |
C haven’t |
9.“I’ve just passed my driving test.” – “Congratulations. I wish I _____ a car.”
A will drive |
B could drive |
C can drive |
10.“I’ve lost my keys again, Dad.” – “If you had put them on the table, you
_____ them.”
A wouldn’t have lost |
B won’t lose |
C didn’t lose |
11. “I wish I had more money.” – “Then it’s about time you ______ spending
everything you earn.” |
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A will stop |
B stopped |
C stop |
12.“Suppose you ______ lost, what would you do?” – “I’d go to the police station.”
A got |
B will get |
C would get |
13. “I’ve got a terrible headache.” – “You’d better ______ an aspirin.”
A to take |
B take |
C taking |
14.“Let’s go to the supermarket tonight.” – “_______ go tonight. I’m very tired.”
A I’d rather not |
B I’d rather I don’t |
C I’d rather I didn’t |
15.“______ Belinda visit you, please tell her I’ll see her tonight.” – “Okay, I’ll do that.”
A Should |
B Suppose |
C If |
26. Cross out the unnecessary word.
1.She had better to spend the night with us.
2.Unless you not pay attention, you won’t understand.
3.Take some money in case you will get hungry.
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4.If you will have a cough, you must take some medicine.
5.Even if he offered to make up for the damage, otherwise I wouldn’t accept.
6.If were I had accepted the job, I would be earning a lot of money now.
7.You won’t be allowed to attend the reception unless you will receive an invitation.
8.I wish if they would stop criticizing our efforts to change things.
9.If only he had been taken our advice.
10.It’s time they had decided what they want to do.
SUBJUNCTIVE
The Subjunctive has limited uses in English.
1. Present Subjunctive consists of the infinitive without to in all persons, e.g. I suggest he stop as soon as he becomes tired. It is mainly used in certain fixed phrases and in formal, impersonal English. In more informal language we commonly use the Present Simple or should. (the examples below give all the alternative forms).
We use Present Subjunctive
In that-clauses after report verbs, adjectives or nouns to express plans, urgency, intentions or suggestions:
e.g. The police insists the car (should) be moved immediately. The police insists the car is/be moved immediately.
Words often followed by a Present Subjunctive are:
Verbs: insist, suggest, request, order, recommend, propose, think, advise; Adjectives: advisable, essential, desirable, preferable, ironic etc.;
Nouns: decision, insistence, demand, requirement, condition, etc.
After if, e.g. if he (should) be found / is found guilty, he’ll be jailed for ten years.
After whether, e.g. Whether she (should) agree / agrees or not, we’re going to have to go ahead.
After whatever, e.g. Whatever his reasons be / are, they are insufficient to excuse him.
In particular phrases: Far be it from me …..
So be it.
Be that as it may…. Suffice it to say…
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Come what may…
Heaven forbid! Long live the Queen.
2. Past Subjunctive (were in all persons) is used in formal English. Its meaning is similar to the Unreal Past, e.g. If the minister were here, he would no doubt refute the allegations. (=formal)
However it’s more common to use was and were in their usual ways, e.g. I wish he wasn’t such a bighead. (=informal) Were is common only in the phrase if I were you, and in formal conditional pattern were+subject+ infinitive, e.g. I wouldn’t argue with her if I were you. Were the vote to go against me, I’d resign.
EXERSICES
1.Which sentence does not contain a Present or Past Subjunctive, or Unreal Past Tense?
1.I propose that the street be closed to cars.
2.If I was in his shoes, I’d give up.
3.I’m suggesting that he reconsider my proposals.
4.Imagine you are going to fall asleep.
5.You talk as if you really meant it.
2.Change the sentences according to the model.
Model: It is necessary to finish the work. → It is necessary that the work (should) be finished.
1.It is important to verify the date. 2. It is not necessary to take entrance examinations to be admitted to an American university. 3. It is important to speak with the dean immediately. 4. It is desirable for you to be there on time. 5. It is imperative for the Americans to file their tax forms by April 15. 6. It is necessary to sign your cheque before you cash it.
3. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets.
1. It's wonderful that they (to give) you a present. 2. It was arranged that his friend (to join) him in six months. 3. It was all wrong that someone so young (to be) so ill. 4. It is obviously necessary that an investigation (to make). 5. It's not fair that the girl (to send) to bed so early on a day like this. 6. It had long been decided that I (to spend) a fourth year in Cambridge doing psychology. 7. It was advisable that she (to continue)
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the treatment. 8. It was demanded that I (to tell) them all that had passed at the conference. 9. It's absolutely necessary that I (to see) them before you do. 10. It's vitally important that the child (to have) all the care he needs. 11. It was contrary to the traditions of the school that one of the lower masters (to be chosen). 12. It is requested that each member (to contribute) ten dollars. 13. It was necessary that somebody (to sit up) with the child for a couple of hours. 14. Doreen would have adored to live in the country. Besides, it was vitally necessary that she (to look after) the estate. 15. It was suggested that the students (to consider) the shifty nature of the mood. 16. It is most strange that she (to chose) such a profession. 17. Is it possible that he (to be) so rude? 18. It is recommended that everybody (to have) a thorough medical check-up every year. 19. It was most important that no one (to see) them entering the secret garden.
4. Complete the phrases, using the Subjunctive Mood.
1. It's ironic ... . |
2. Is it advisable ... |
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10. It's quite natural... . |
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5. Translate into English.
1. В этом мире совершенно необходимо, чтобы мы помогали друг другу. 2. Как вы думаете, необходимо ли, чтобы пациент знал, что написано в его медицинской карте (a medical record)? 3. Необходимо, чтобы требования шахтёров были удовлетворены. Они справедливы. 4. Вполне естественно, что он боится операции. Случай серьёзный. 5. Очень странно, что она отказывается от такой работы. 6. Приказ был, чтобы отряд переправился через реку до рассвета. 7. Возможно ли, что он передумает и присоединится к нам? 8. А не пора ли тебе рассказать нам все твои секреты, дорогая? 9. Было очень важно, чтобы сведения держались в секрете. 10. Желательно, чтобы мы обсудили все свадебные приготовления в семейном кругу. 11. Возможно ли, что она, наконец, согласилась издать свои мемуары? 12. Странно, что ребёнок опять заснул. Ведь он проснулся всего лишь полчаса назад. 13. Сомнительно, чтобы он её критиковал. Он же с ума по ней сходит. 14. Желательно, чтобы все переодевали обувь, прежде чем войти в отделение. 15. Удивительно, что они решили пожениться. Они знакомы всего три дня.
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6. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs given in brackets.
1. The job demands that the employee (to be) in good physical condition. 2. We are anxious that you (to take) part in the debates. 3. Then the innkeeper suggested everybody (to go) to bed. 4. Every single person suggested he (to join) in the search. 5. When we insisted he (to tell) the truth he said he was in no mood for it. 6. The chairman proposed that every speaker (to have) five minutes. 7. They arranged that all the preparations (to stay) secret. 8. The general suggestion was that there (to be) no hurry. 9. My friendly advice is that you (to take) it easy. 10. The strikers' demands were that they (to be paid) their money immediately. 11. My ambition has always been that I (to become) a writer. 12. Nigel's father insisted he (to become) head of the company. 13. It was imperative that he (to detain) her at all costs.
7. Complete the given phrases using the Subjunctive Mood.
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8.Change the structure of the following sentences so as to use the forms the Subjunctive Mood.
1.I proposed to find a doctor and bring him to see Strickland.
2.I suggest postponing the party till next Sunday.
3.Danny proposed to blow up the sewer.
4.The defense insisted on hearing some more witnesses.
5.The captain ordered the passengers to leave the deck.
6.It's a pity to have bothered you about so many trifles.
7.It is necessary for you to mention this fact in your report.
8.He insisted that it was necessary for me to accompany him.
9.He was very nice about it and insisted on my accepting an extra week salary.
9.Translate into English.