Exercise 26 Let’s talk about writers (artists, composers, etc.) both classical and modern. Express your opinion on Tolstoy, Shevchenko, Levitan, Mozart, etc.

Model: Famous as Malevich may be, I cannot understand his most well-known work ‘The Black Square’.

1. Whatever merits he (she) may have … 2. Talented as he is … 3. No matter how clever (popular, beautiful) his works may be … 4. Whatever artistic values his works may have … 5. Even if he does enjoy popularity …

Compound Conjunctions (Складові сполучники)

as ... as так (же) ... як (і) такий (же) ... як (і)	The strength of this material is as great as that of steel.
as long as (до тих пір) поки при умові (що)	I shall stay with you as long as you need me. You can take my car as long as you don’t smash it up.
as soon as як тільки	I’ll call you as soon as you return home.
as well as також, і ... і	We received your letter as well as your telegram.
both ... and як ... так і, і ... і	She can both speak and write Japanese.
either ... or чи ... чи, або ... або	The chief engineer is either at the office or at the laboratory.
in order that (для того) щоб	The invitations were sent beforehand in order that the delegates might arrive in time.
neither nor ні ... ні	Neither he nor I know French.
so that (з тим) щоб, для того щоб	I gave him the book so that he could prepare the task at home.

Exercise 27 Translate the sentences.

1. My younger brother is as tall as I am. 2. I’ll remember you as long as I live. 3. I’ll telephone you as soon as I return home. 4. This book is interesting as well as useful. 5. Both the bridge and the tunnel will be finished in time. 6. I’ll leave either tonight or tomorrow. 7. In order that the comfort of the driver may be improved the design of the seat was changed. 8. I could find him neither at home nor in the office. 9. They crossed the mountains so that they could reach the village before dark. 10. Both the bridge and the dam will be completed before the navigation season. 11. You can get to that part of the city either by bus or by the underground. 12. As soon as all the calculations are completed, we shall begin the tests. 13. These children know neither German nor French. 14. As long as you refuse to apply new methods the output will remain unchanged. 15. Special containers were used in order that the supply of food could be improved. 16. The investigations at the Arctic research station are carried out daily in good as well as in bad weather according to the carefully worked out plan.

Exercise 28 Use the conjunction both ... and in these sentences.

Model: 1) Peter and John like skating. – Both Peter and John like skating.

2) He was interested in English and French. – He was interested both in English and French.

1. International fairs and exhibitions are held in our country and abroad. 2. It was cold and wet yesterday. 3. We have made great programs in industry and agriculture. 4. The sister and brother like classical music. 5. High-speed trains use dedicated and conventional lines. 6. The Channel Tunnel Rail Link carries domestic and international traffic.

Exercise 29 Join the sentences with both ... and or neither ... nor.

1. He repairs cars. He repairs motorbikes too. 2. He doesn’t speak English. He doesn’t speak French. 3. I don’t like her. I don’t dislike her. 4. I admire him. I distrust him as well. 5. Paul is on holiday. Sally is on holiday too. 6. The secretary did not have the file. The accountant did not have the file. 7. The play was funny. The play was shocking. 8. He collects paintings. He collects jewellery as well. 9. You’re not right. You’re not wrong. 10. She didn’t look at me. She didn’t say anything.

Exercise 30 Fill in the gaps with either ... or, neither ... nor, both ... and.

1. Tolstoy is well known ... in Russia ... in other countries. 2. From the entrance hall you can get ... to the sitting room ... the study. 3. You may have ... tea ... coffee. 4. You must not take meat; you may have ... milk ... vegetables. 5. Don’t go by tram. You may be late for work. Take ... the underground ... a taxi. 6. ... Martha ... George is busy with this project now. 7. Jeffery could ... count ... read. 8. After dinner he ... looked through his mail ... other letters. 9. My brother used to read a lot in his childhood. He read ... Russian ... foreign writers. 10. I don’t know what else can be done. ... his wife ... his parents can influence his decision.

Exercise 31 Put in the suitable conjunctions (as long as, so that, as if, as though).

1. You can have my bike ... you bring it back tomorrow. 2. It was very dark in the passage, ... I couldn’t see where I was going. 3. You look ... you’ve seen a ghost. 4. It looks ... it’s going to rain. 5. You can cancel the ticket ... you tell the airline 48 hours in advance. 6. I’m going to the bank now, ... I’ll have enough money for shopping.

Exercise 32 Join the beginnings and ends with so that or as long as.

BEGINNINGS	ENDS
He went to Switzerland I don’t mind you singing We moved the piano We took some blankets We’ll come back this afternoon We’ll play tennis	he could learn French. it doesn’t rain. that’s OK with you. there would be room for the Christmas tree. we would be warn enough. you do it quietly.