Тематический тренажер по грамматике английского языка для абитуриентов = English Grammar. Theme-Based Workbook for Prospective Students

Test 30 (The Pronoun)

1. … was all ready to go, but Dad couldn’t find the tickets anywhere. 1) Someone 2) None 3) Everyone ) Anyone

2.The pills seemed to have … effect on my cold; so I asked the doctor to prescribe some other medicine for me.

3.Although both buildings were designed by the same architect … one is quite different.

1) each 2) every 3) any ) no

. A proper diet recommends grapefruit and oranges because … are rich

8.I didn’t like the sisters, though they seemed nice. It was a pity I liked

…of them.

11.Which of the two films do you prefer? – Actually I didn’t like … of them.

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Test 31 (The Pronoun)

●Translate the italicized words using pronouns other, others, the other, the others, another.

1.Гостиницу содержали две милые женщины. Одна была американкой, а другая англичанкой.

2.Я не мог выполнить твою просьбу вчера. Я был занят другими делами.

3.Вы не дадите мне другой номер журнала?

. Том поехал на велосипеде. Остальные пошли пешком.

5.Им нужен еще один день, чтобы достичь вершины.

6.Цены теперь разные: одни вещи дешевые, другие дорогие.

7.Парашютисты прыгали один за другим.

8.У нее были другие цели.

9.Еще через 5 лет я стану экономистом.

10.Дома на другой стороне реки были разрушены.

11.Почему ты один? Где остальные?

12.Доктор открыл дверь и впустил еще одного посетителя.

13.Щенок пил молоко, но отказывался от другой пищи.

1 . Она часто получала письма, они приходили одно за другим.

15.Я потерял зонт, нужно купить другой.

16.Один студент ушел, остальные студенты продолжали работать.

17.Другие люди рассказывали мне ту же историю.

18.Выбери себе другую профессию.

19.Дайте мне еще 2 чашки чаю.

20.У меня дома два любимца: один – кот, а другой – собака.

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Test 35 (The Degrees of Comparison)

● I. Open the brackets using the required form of the degrees of comparison.

1.She was the (practical) of the family.

2.He’s a far (intelligent) person than my brother.

3.I wanted to ask you both what you thought of my (late) films if you

saw them.

. He is (talkative) than his sister. He won’t tire you so much.

5.Today I’m no (wise) than yesterday.

6.This wine is the (good) I ever tasted.

7.He felt (bad) yesterday than the day before.

8.Jack is the (clever) of the three brothers.

9.Of the two evils let us choose the (little).

10.I don’t think it matters in the (little) which seat I choose.

11.The (near) house is three miles away.

12.He was the (late) man to come.

13.The (near) item on the programme is a piano sonata.

1 . He was the (amusing) lad you had ever met.

15.He is the (tall) of the two.

16.Uncle Nick was the (old) son of the family.

17.She is (amusing) in a small company.

18.Little Martha danced even (beautifully) than her sister.

19.None of us played well, but Tom played (badly) that day.

20.Marian was very nice to me, and I liked her (well) of all them.

21.Could you work (quietly), please?

22.Nothing is (bad) than being stuck in a traffic jam.

23.The temple is the (old) in Europe.

2 . Can you work (quickly)?

25.Stop playing inside before you do any (far) damage.

26.If you need any (far) information, please contact our head office.

27.Please, send these letters without (far) delay.

28.Do you have to wear these old jeans, Helen? Can’t you dress (smartly)?

29.Could you come a bit (early) tomorrow?

30.We could have found the place (easily) with a map.

31.The fire was put out (quickly) than we expected.

32.Which of these two performances did you enjoy (much)?

33.… (much) we learn, … (much) we forget.

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Test 36 (Adjectives and Adverbs)

●I. Choose the right variant.

1.Read the letter……………… . I want to know what Mary says.

2. This house is………………bigger than that one.

3. The……intelligent they are, the…… difficult they will find the test.

. The………………I get, ………………I become.

5. She is the………………young woman I have ever known.

6. I hope Mike will be………………than we are.

7. We are looking forward to ………….. holiday in summer.

8. Shakespeare wrote his………………play in 1613.

9.My new job is far better than the old one. I work … hours and earn more.

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21. I haven’t been to the theatre much……………… .

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Test 37 (The Gerund)

● Use the gerunds in the correct form.

1.It’s no use (to go) into all that now.

2.I think it was like (to swim) and (to catch) in a strong current.

3.He told me of her (to go) to the South for her holiday.

. Your car requires (to wash).

5.After (to read) this book he returned it to the library.

6.She is fond of (to read) to.

7.He was ashamed of (to be) rude to his sister.

8.I had no difficulty in (to remember) which track to take.

9.I cannot bear (to watch) doing anything so badly.

10.We were crossing the street and the traffic prevented us from (to speak).

11.I do apologise for not (to change), but I was terrified of (to be) late.

12.You can rely on their (to keep) the promise.

13.He didn’t feel like (to work) on a Sunday morning.

1 . She gave me the impression of (to be) through much and of (to be) sure of herself.

15.He shook his hand in (to greet).

16.I regret (to tell) him about it.

17.On (to hear) the news, she fell at once into an alarming state of agitation.

18.In spite of myself I could not help (to smile).

19.Lucinda hated (to treat) as if she were a child.

20.Your skirt needs (to clean).

21.After (to read) the novel I was not interested in (to see) the film.

22.She didn’t like (to ask) such questions and abstained from (to answer).

23.Don’t make mistakes in (to fill) up the forms.

2 . “I don’t mind (interrupt) while I am talking”, the lecturer said. 25. I felt proud of (to be) of use to her then.

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Test 38 (The Infinitive)

● Use the infinitives in the correct form.

1.Nobody likes (to punish).

2.She kept silent as she had nothing (to say).

3.If you fail, why not (to take) a chance again, you may (to be) luckier next time (to become) a winner.

. She is said (to translate) this article now.

5.He ordered the children (to stop) talking.

6.He was seen (to dance) in the hall.

7.I could (to help) them, but I was too far away.

8.He pretended (to read) a book.

9.He is so happy (to award) the first prize for his performance.

10.I’d rather (to go) there at once than (to stay) at home.

11.The horse can (to bring) to the water, but it can’t (to make) (to drink) it.

12.But these people are illogical, they want (to reassure) by your telling them what they want (to believe).

13.I am sorry (to upset) you.

1 . Why didn’t you drink it? – I didn’t like (to drink) it as I didn’t know what it was.

15.“Do you want (to come) in and (to wash) up?” he asked suddenly. “No, thanks,” said John. “I ought (to go) home.”

16.Two objectives had (to accomplish) before Sunday afternoon was over.

17.“Where is Joan?” – “She must (to be) in the kitchen, she may (to wash) up.”

18.We were lucky (to show) so many sights within one day.

19.You’d better (to call) her tomorrow, she must (to sleep) now.

20.There used (to be) a wooden house at the corner of the street.

21.His task was (to stay) in the doorway and not let anyone (to come) in.

22.The weather seems (to change) for the better, it isn’t so cold today.

23.Susan is fortunate (to give) a scholarship last month.

2 . He is too young (to appoint) President of the Company.

25.The house needs (to paint), but we plan (to wait) until next summer (to do) it.

26.I could feel the blood (to leave) my face in rush.

27.Sam didn’t hear the bus (to arrive).

28.Why not (to start) now? We can’t wait for the rain (to stop).

29.I would rather (not to tell) him about it.

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