Союзные слова

Exercise 1.

Pick out the conjunctions and state whether they are coordinative or subordinative. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1.

Ann and Jane are great friends.

2.

I can’t go with you because I’m busy.

3.

I’ve never been here before, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a place as lovely as this one.

4.

I’m sorry, Nick, but I must go now.

5.

Let’s wait until the rain stops.

6.

I’ve been here before, and I like the place very much.

7.

The book is either in the bookcase or on the shelf.

8.

What shall we do if it rains?

9.

The weather was bad, still we decided to go.

10.

We decided to put off our outing, for it looked like raining.

11.

I wonder if we can get tickets for the 5 o’clock show.

12.

Jack told me that he would come at six.

13.

Either go with us or stay here.

14.

We have plenty of time, so there’s no need to hurry.

15.

Both Nick and Pete were there.

Exercise 2.

Pick out coordinative conjunctions and state their type. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1.

He was neither for nor against the proposal.

2.

I looked for the book everywhere, but I couldn’t find it.

3.

Do you want to go there or don’t you?

4.

The earth and other planets move around the sun and at the same time they rotate about their own axes too.

5.

He would not listen to me, and I wanted to warn him.

6.

Hurry up or you will be late!

7.

I told him about our plan, and he agreed to it.

8.

The waters of the lake were deep, yet clear.

9.

We have received your telegram as well as your letter.

10.

The village is about seven or eight kilometers from here.

Exercise 3.

Pick out subordinative conjunctions and state their type. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1.

I don’t know whether he will come tonight.

2.

The tourists did not make camp until it grew dark.

3.

As the day was clear, they decided to climb the mountain.

4.

He wrote down the number lest he should forget it.

5.

The air is not so cold now as it was in the early morning.

6.

You answer as if you did not know this rule.

7.

As I was coming here, I met your brother.

8.

What have you been doing since you left our town?

9.

I shall go there tomorrow unless I am too busy.

10.

Let me know as soon as he comes.

11.

He went out in spite of the fact that he had a bad cold.

12.

He returned sooner than we had rxrpected.

13.

Supposing that he doesn’t come, who will do the work?

14.

Since the documents have not arrived, we cannot load the goods.

15.

The leaves of the trees were very dark and thick, so that no ray of light came through the branches.

Exercise 4.

Combine the following sentences so as to make them either complex or compound, using the conjunctions given in brackets. Make necessary changes. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1.

I did nor read the book to the end. It was not very interesting (because, therefore).

2.

We left early. We wanted to reach the town before sunset (so that, so)

3.

The expedition may be dangerous. I shall take part in it (although, nevertheless).

4.

The road was very muddy. The car would not move (so … that, for).